general recommendations - safety - AJ Maskin AS

3 Repair manual1.3.2 - Electric risksCaution!If the machihe has a 220 Vplug, with max. 16A, theextension must be connectedto a mains socket protectedby a 30mA differential circuitbreaker.Electric risks are high in the following situations:- contact with a live line,- use during stormy weather.1.3.3 - Risks of explosion or burningThe risks of explosion or burning are high in the following situations:- work in an explosive or inflammable atmosphere,- filling the fuel tank near a naked flame,- contact with the hot parts of the motor,- use of a machine with hydraulic leaks.1.3.4 - Risks of collision- Risks of crushing people present in the machine’s movement area (travelor when manoeuvring the equipment).- The operator must assess any overhead risks before use.1.4 - VERIFICATIONSComply with current national legislation in the country of use.In FRANCE: Order dated June 9th 1993 + circular DRT 93-22 dated September1993, specifying:1.4.1 - Regular checksThe devices must be regularly inspected every 6 months to detect any defectliable to cause an accident.These inspections are to be carried out by an organisation or person speciallyappointed by the site manager and under his responsibility (company personnelor otherwise) Articles R 233-5 and R 233-11 of the Labour Code.The result of these inspections is recorded in a safety register updated by the sitemanager and constantly available to the Works Inspector and the company’ssafety committee, if any, and the list of specially appointed personnel (Article R233-5 of the Labour Code).NB:This register can be obtained from professional organisations andfor some, from the OPPBTP or private prevention organisations.The appointed people must be experienced in the field of risk prevention (ArticleR 233-11 of decree no. 93-41).It is forbidden to allow anyone to perform any checks during machine operation(Article R 233-11 of the Labour Code).1.4.2 - Examination of device suitabilityThe manager of the site on which the equipment is used must ensure that themachine is suitable, i.e. appropriate to the work to be carried out safely and thatit is used in accordance with the instruction manual. Moreover, the French order,dated June 9th 1993, refers to problems asosciated with rental, examination ofthe condition, verifications before starting work after repair, and conditions ofstatic test coefficient 1.25 and dynamic test coefficient 1.1. All responsible usersshould find out about and respect the requirements of this decree.1.4.3 - ConditionDetect any deterioration liable to cause dangerous situations (safety devices,load limiters, tilt detector, cylinder leaks, deformation, weld condition, tightness ofbolts, hoses and electric connections, tyre condition, excessive mechanical play).8