3. Safety
3.5 Personnel qualification
WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient
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Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to property.
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Skilled electrical personnel
Skilled electrical personnel are understood to be personnel who, based on their technical
training, know-how and experience as well as their knowledge of country-specific
regulations, current standards and directives, are capable of carrying out work on
electrical systems and independently recognising and avoiding potential hazards. The
skilled electrical personnel have been specifically trained for the work environment they
are working in and know the relevant standards and regulations. The skilled electrical
personnel must comply with current legal accident prevention regulations.
Operating personnel
The personnel trained by the operator are understood to be personnel who, based on their
education, knowledge and experience, are capable of carrying out the work described and
independently recognising potential hazards.
Special operating conditions require further appropriate knowledge, e.g. of aggressive
media.
3.6 Personal protective equipment
The personal protective equipment is designed to protect the skilled personnel from
hazards that could impair their safety or health during work. When carrying out the various
tasks on and with the instrument, the skilled personnel must wear personal protective
equipment.
Follow the instructions displayed in the work area regarding personal protective equipment!
The requisite personal protective equipment must be provided by the operating company.
Wear safety goggles!
Protect eyes from flying particles and liquid splashes.
Wear protective gloves!
Protect hands from friction, abrasion, cuts or deep injuries and also from
contact with hot surfaces and aggressive media.
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The activities described in these operating instructions may only be
carried out by skilled electrical personnel who have the qualifications
described below.
WIKA operating instructions, models TC47