Hazards In The Workplace; Risks Due To Dust And Vapours; Risks Due To Noise - Parkside PDWS 125 A1 Bedienungsanleitung

Hazards in the workplace

■ Slipping, tripping up and falling are the main
causes of injuries at the workplace. Look out
for surfaces which could have become slippery
through use of the machine, and also any trip-
ping hazards caused by air or hydraulic hoses.
■ Proceed with caution in unknown surroundings.
Hidden hazards caused by power or other
supply lines may be present.
■ The grinding machine for abrasive media is not
intended for use in explosive atmospheres and
is not insulated against contact with electrical
power sources.
■ Ensure that no electrical service lines, gas pipes,
etc., which could cause a hazard if damaged
by use of the machine are present.

Risks due to dust and vapours

■ The dust and vapours produced by using the
grinding machine for abrasive media and pol-
ishing can be hazardous to health (e.g. cause
cancer, birth defects, asthma and/or dermati-
tis); it is essential to carry out a risk assessment
in respect of these risks and to implement cor-
responding regulatory mechanisms.
■ The risk assessment should include all dust
caused by the use of the machine and any
existing dust that may be whirled up at the
same time.
■ The grinding machine for abrasive media must
be operated and maintained in accordance
with the recommendations contained in this
manual to keep the release of dust and vapours
to a minimum.
■ The exhaust air should be routed so that the
raising of dust in already dusty environments is
kept to a minimum.
■ If dusts or vapours are created, the main priority
must be to control these at the site of their re-
lease.
■ All inserts or accessories of the machine in-
tended for collecting, extracting or suppressing
airborne dust or vapours or should be used and
serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
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■ Consumables/machine tools should be se-
lected, maintained and replaced in accordance
with the recommendations in this guide in order
to avoid unnecessary intensification of dust or
vapour production.
■ Use breathing equipment as per the instructions
provided by your employer or as required by
health and safety regulations.
■ Processing certain materials can cause emission
of dust and vapours which, in turn, can result in
the formation of an explosive environment.

Risks due to noise

■ Exposure to high noise levels can result in per-
manent hearing damage, loss of hearing and
other problems such as tinnitus (ringing, rushing,
whistling or buzzing in the ear) if sufficient hear-
ing protection is not being worn.
■ Suitable regulatory mechanisms include meas-
ures such as the use of insulation materials to
avoid pinging occurring on the workpieces.
■ Use hearing protection.
■ The grinding machine for abrasive media is to
be operated and maintained in accordance
with the recommendations contained in this
manual to reduce any unnecessary increase
of the noise levels.
■ If the grinding machine for abrasive media is
equipped with a silencer, always ensure that
this in its place and is operational while the
machine is in operation.
■ Consumables/machine tools should be selected,
maintained and replaced in accordance with
the recommendations in this guide in order to
avoid unnecessary increase of the noise levels.
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