MTS Criterion Series 60 - Manual (Page 17)

Personnel Qualifications
Personnel Qualifications
Warning :
System installation, maintenance, setup, and operation require specialized training.
Installation, maintenance, setup, and operation of the system by unqualified personnel can
expose them, and others, to hazards that can cause death or personal injury and damage to
equipment.
Do not allow unqualified personnel to perform any of the system installation, maintenance,
setup, or operating procedures. Installation, maintenance, setup, and operating procedures
should only be performed by trained personnel.
Hazards
System Hazard Zones
The area around and including the system is considered hazardous. Generally, hazards result from motions
that occur during system operation. However, there are latent pressure, overturning, and settling/unexpected
movement hazards that can occur prior to or after system operation, during specimen installation, or during
maintenance and repair.
The hazard zone includes the entire system and an additional area of at least 2 m (6 ft) around the system
perimeter. In addition, the hazard zone should be extended to include the hydraulic power source and any
associated hoses, cables, and hard line.
Whenever personnel enter this defined zone they should be outfitted with adequate and appropriate safety
attire including hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat, and safety shoes. Never wear loose-fitting
clothing when in the system area. Never enter the system area when hydraulics are on.
Hazard Placard Placement
Hazard placards contain specific safety information and are affixed directly to the system so they are plainly
visible.
Each placard describes a system-related hazard. When possible, international symbols (icons) are used
to graphically indicate the type of hazard and the placard label indicates its severity. In some instances,
the placard may contain text that describes the hazard, the potential result if the hazard is ignored, and
general instructions about how to avoid the hazard.
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