Personnel Qualification; Personal Protective Equipment - WIKA STW15 Manual De Instrucciones

3. Safety

3.5 Personnel qualification

WARNING!
Risk of injury should qualification be insufficient
Improper handling can result in considerable injury and damage to
equipment.
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The activities described in these operating instructions may only be
carried out by skilled personnel who have the qualifications described
below.
Skilled personnel
Skilled personnel, authorised by the operator, are understood to be personnel who, based
on their technical training, knowledge of measurement and control technology and on
their experience and knowledge of country-specific regulations, current standards and
directives, are capable of carrying out the work described and independently recognising
potential hazards.
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.
WIKA operating instructions model STW15
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