2.1 ain safety precautions

2.1.14 Safety and fire precautions during the use of gas bottles

The machine user must ensure and hand over to respective authorised workers any and all information for the safe use and handling of gas bottles if they form part of the equipment during the operation of the machine always in compliance with respective national regulations.

The machine operator and appointed workers must be regularly trained in terms of the use, handling and storage of gas bottles according to valid national regulations.

Safety during the use of gas bottles

Bottles can only be handled, transported and stored by workers over 18 year old, physically fit, authorised for the given activity and provably trained and tested in a written form according to respective national regulations.

Gas bottles must be stored in an area intended for that purpose and secured against falling.

Manufacturers or importers of gas bottles shall issue a material safety data sheet to the given product according to respective national regulations.

Material safety data sheet

Material safety data sheets may give information about:

• gas/gas mixture identification and manufacturer or importer

• product specification and its composition

• potential hazards

• first aid measures

• firefighting measures

• gas leakage measures

• instructions for handling and storage

• instructions about personal protective equipment

• physical and chemical properties

• toxicity and ecological information

• instructions for disposal

• transport instructions

Safety fire precautions during the use of gas bottles

During the operation of the machine equipped with a gas bottle, the machine must also be equipped with a prescribed fire extinguisher according to respective national regulations. This also applies to storage of gas bottles.

Prescribed fire extinguishers must be placed and maintained in the proper condition and regularly checked according to respective national regulations.

Propane-butane (LPG) is an extremely flammable substance and any leakage causes a high risk of fire or explosion!

Propane-butane (LPG) is heavier than air and may accumulate in lower situated places – danger of fire!

Gas inhalation may cause headache, weakness, confusion, dizziness and nausea. It causes frostbites in the liquid state in contact with skin!

Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable protective clothing! Wear protective gloves resistant to oil substances complying with EN374!

Wear safety goggles!

In case of excess of vapour concentration limits in air, use a suitable breathing mask. Recommended: organic fume and vapour filter (type A, AX)!

No smoking at work.

Provide adequate area ventilation!

Always require a material safety data sheet to the delivered gas bottle. Before mounting the gas bottle on the machine, read and check that the gas bottle meets all conditions for putting the machine into operation.

The machine must be equipped with a fire extinguisher. Have the fire extinguisher ready on the driver's stand at a place intended for this purpose.

When the machine is operated in underground garages or other underground areas, observe the national safety regulations regarding space ventilation.

First aid instructions

General

Loosen tight clothes of the injured and keep him/her warm and still. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. If they are unconscious and do not breathe, ensure passability of air passages. In case of cardiac arrest, provide heart massage and get medical attention. If unconscious and breathing, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.

Inhalation

Move the exposed person out to fresh air and do not leave them unattended. Keep them warm and still. Get medical attention.

Skin contact

In case of occurrence of frostbites, get medical attention. Use clean gauze to treat frostbites. Do not use any ointments and powders!

Stop the gas leakage.

In case of gas leakage, inform relevant national authorities.

Eye contact

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue rinsing for at least 20 minutes. Get medical attention.

2.1.15 Safety precautions for the use of portable fire extinguisher

A portable fire extinguisher must comply with requirements of EN 3-7+A1.

The machine user must ensure and hand over to the appointed workers any information on the use and handling of portable fire extinguishers.

A portable fire extinguisher is compulsory machine equipment.

Recommended portable fire extinguisher (according to EN 500–1+A1/ para. D.3.10):

• powder fire extinguisher, Class B and C with the capacity of 6 kg.

• Fire rating 13A – 113B – C

A portable fire extinguisher does not form part of delivery of the machine. Equip the machine with a portable fire extinguisher according to the national regulations and mount it to the designated place at the driver's stand.

Regularly review how to operate the portable fire extinguisher. Operating instructions for the fire extinguisher are given on the fire extinguisher.

Replace the fire extinguisher after use and shortly before the maintenance interval elapses or its work life.

Maintenance intervals and fire extinguisher expiration date are defined by national regulations.

Start extinguish using a fire extinguisher just at the centre of the fire. The total extinguishing time (period of powder release) is only a few seconds.

Inspection of portable fire extinguisher

Check the contents of the portable fire extinguisher. If the content does not comply with specification, replace the fire extinguisher for another one with the correct content.

Check the validity of the portable fire extinguisher. In case of expiry of its validity, replace the fire extinguisher for a new one.

Check that the fire extinguisher is not damaged. In case of damage, replace the fire extinguisher for a new one.

Check that a seal of the portable fire extinguisher is undamaged. In case of damaged or missing seal, replace the fire extinguisher for a new one.

2.1.16 Safety and fire precautions during welding on the machine

The machine user shall ensure that all welding works on the machine are only performed by qualified and professionally trained personnel with regard to work safety during welding in compliance with respective national regulations.

Safety risks during welding:

• risk of electric shock

• risk of burning

• risk of injury by splashing of metal and fragments of slag

• risk of action of harmful substances during welding

• risk of radiation during welding.

Before any welding works, the gas bottle must be removed from the machine.

When performing electrical arc welding on the machine, disconnect all electrical equipment and electrical installations of the machine.

When performing electrical arc welding the welding machine and the machine on which welding is performed must be properly grounded.

Any welding works on the machine can only be performed by qualified and professionally trained personnel with the valid authorisation for welding.

Observe work safety during welding in compliance with respective national regulations and ensure fire safety measures before any welding on the machine.

A portable fire extinguisher does not form part of delivery of the machine. Equip the machine with a portable fire extinguisher according to the national regulations and mount it to the designated place on the machine. It is prohibited to operate the machine without a portable fire extinguisher.

Regularly review how to operate the portable fire extinguisher. Operating instructions for the fire extinguisher are given on the fire extinguisher.

Perform regular maintenance and testing of fire extinguishers according to national regulations.