Obligations Of The Operator; Staffing Requirements - Ecolab MFV II Manuel D'utilisation

2.5

Obligations of the operator

In the EEA (European Economic Area), national implementation of the
Directive (89/391/EEC) and corresponding individual directives, in particular
the Directive (2009/104/EC) concerning the minimum safety and health
requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work, as
amended, are to be observed and adhered to.
The operator must adhere to the local legal provisions for:
n personnel safety (employers' insurance association and accident prevention
regulations, workplace directives), e.g. operating instructions, including those in
accordance with Section 20 Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV), personal
protective equipment (PPE), health screening;
n safety of work materials and tools (protective equipment, work instructions, procedural
risks and maintenance);
n product procurement (safety data sheets, list of hazardous substances);
n disposal of products (Waste Act);
n disposal of materials (decommissioning, Waste Act);
n cleaning (detergents and disposal);
n as well as complying with current environment protection regulations.
The owner is also required:
n to provide personal protective equipment (PPE).
n to incorporate the measures into operating instructions and to instruct personnel
accordingly;
n for operating sites (from 1m above ground): to provide safe access;
n to provide suitable workplace lighting in accordance with ASR 7/3.
n to ensure that local regulations are complied with during installation and
commissioning, if these procedures are conducted by the owner.
2.6

Staffing requirements

Qualifications
DANGER!
Risk of injury if personnel are inadequately qualified!
If inadequately qualified personnel work on the system or are in the
hazardous area, hazards may arise that can cause serious injuries and
significant material damage.
– All work must be carried out by qualified personnel only!
– Keep unqualified personnel away from hazard areas.
NOTICE!
Only those individuals who can be expected to perform their work reliably
are authorised as personnel. Individuals whose reactions are impaired, e.g.
by drugs, alcohol, medicines, are not authorised. When selecting
personnel, the valid age and occupation-specific regulations must be
observed.
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