The works must always be assigned only to individuals who can be trusted to perform the works reliably.
People with impaired reactions, e.g. as a result of drugs, alcohol or medication, must not be allowed to
perform works.
These instructions define the qualifications below that are necessary for the respective tasks:
GAS ENGINEER:
Have a professional training, skills and experience and the knowledge of the pertinent standards and regula-
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tions to perform works on gas systems and to identify potential hazards. Gas engineers are trained specifi-
cally for the site where they work and are familiar with all relevant standards and regulations.
TECHNICIAN
Have the professional training, skills and experience and the knowledge of the pertinent standards and regu-
lations to perform the assigned works and to identify and avoid potential hazards.
2.4.2. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
WARNING!
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Risks associated with unauthorized personnel in the hazard and work areas can be life threatening!
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Unauthorized individuals without the qualifications described in this section are not familiar with the risks
in the work area. As such, they are in danger of severe or even fatal injury.
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Keep unauthorized personnel away from the hazard and work area.
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If in doubt, approach individuals and instruct them to leave the hazard and work area.
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Stop any work while unauthorized individuals are in the hazard and work area.
2.4.3. TRAINING
The operator must train the staff at regular intervals. A training log must be maintained for purposes of better
tracking and must contain the following information, at least:
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Date of training
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Names of trained staff
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Contents of the training session
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Name of trainer
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Signatures of the staff members in training and of the trainer
2.5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal protective equipment protects staff from safety and health hazards while working.
Various tasks on and associated with, the system necessitate the use of personal protective equipment,
which is described in more detail in the individual sections of these instructions.
BREATHING APPARATUS
To protect against harmful gases, vapors, dust and similar materials and media.
Breathing apparatus (e.g. compressed air respirator) must be used when an oxy-
gen content of at least 17% in the ambient air is not guaranteed or when the limit of
a hazardous substance in the ambient air is exceeded more than 100-fold. Breath-
ing apparatus may only be worn by people who have been specially trained in
the use.
BREATHING APPARATUS, DEPENDENT ON AIR CIRCULATION
To protect against harmful gases, vapors, dust and similar materials and media.
Breathing apparatus must be worn if a permissible limit is exceeded 100-fold. The
breathing apparatus may only be used when the oxygen content in the ambient
air measures at least 17%.
PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
To protect the eyes against airborne parts and splashes of liquid.
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