SAFETY
This section provides an overview of all important safety aspects for optimum protection of personnel
as well as safe, trouble free operation.
Failure to observe the operating instructions and safety remarks contained in this manual can cause
serious injury.
Owner’s responsibility\
As the portable ignition unit is used commercially, the owner of the portable ignition unit is
obliged to adhere to occupational safety regulations as well as any other applicable directives,
legislation and standards.
Alongside the occupational safety remarks contained in these operating instructions, the
safety, environmental and accident prevention regulations governing the field of application of
the portable ignition unit must be adhered to, whereby the following regulations in particular
apply:
The owner must be aware of the valid occupational safety regulations and also determine any
additional potential hazards arising as a result of the specific working conditions applicable at
the location in which the portable ignition unit is used, by performing a risk assessment. This
must be implemented in the form of operating instructions governing operation of the portable
ignition unit.
The owner must test; throughout the service life of the portable ignition unit, whether the
operating instructions drawn up by him still correspond with the latest revision of the relevant
rules and regulations, and must update these where applicable.
The owner must clearly regulate and define fields of responsibility for installation, operation,
maintenance and cleaning.
The owner must ensure that all employees involved in working with the portable ignition unit
have read and understood the operating instructions.
Furthermore, the owner must provide personnel training at regular intervals and inform staff of
potential hazards.
As the owner is also responsible for ensuring that the portable ignition unit is always in good
technical working order the following requirements additionally apply:
The owner must ensure that maintenance work is performed regularly.
The owner must regularly check that all safety devices are fully functional and complete.
The owner must provide the necessary protective gear for personnel.
Operating personnel
Requirements
The following qualifications are required for the various fields of activity:
Qualified personnel
are capable on the basis of their specialist training, knowledge and experience as well as their
knowledge of the applicable regulations of executing the work assigned to them and of
independently recognizing possible hazards.
Electrical specialists
are capable on the basis of their specialist training, knowledge and experience as well as their
knowledge of the applicable regulations of working on electrical installations and of
independently recognizing possible hazards.
Electrical specialists have received training specifically for the work environment in which they
are employed and are familiar with the relevant standards and regulations.
Gas specialists
are capable on the basis of their specialist training, knowledge and experience as well as their
