Safety regulations

2013-05
0299 9882 EN

This is the English translation. All translations are based on the German original.
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Contents

1 Introduction
Foreword............................................................................................................................................. 5
Please read and take note... ............................................................................................................... 6
General information ............................................................................................................................ 7
Safety regulations and accident prevention ........................................................................................ 8
Intended use ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Reasonably foreseeable misuse and/or improper use ..................................................................... 10
Residual hazards .............................................................................................................................. 10
General information ....................................................................................................................... 10
Risk of human injury ...................................................................................................................... 11
Damage to the product .................................................................................................................. 11
Performance and functionality restrictions..................................................................................... 11
Fire safety and escape plan.............................................................................................................. 12
Emergency stop devices................................................................................................................... 12
Noise protection ................................................................................................................................ 12
Personal protective equipment ......................................................................................................... 12

2 Personnel - qualifications and duties

General information .......................................................................................................................... 13
Personnel structure........................................................................................................................... 13
Authorized specialist personnel ........................................................................................................ 14
Operator......................................................................................................................................... 14
Operating personnel ...................................................................................................................... 14
Service personnel .......................................................................................................................... 15
Qualified specialist personnel ........................................................................................................... 15

3 Signs and symbols

General information .......................................................................................................................... 17
Safety signs ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Types of safety signs ..................................................................................................................... 17
Illustration of safety signs .............................................................................................................. 18
Signs and adhesive labels ................................................................................................................ 19
Overview of safety signs ................................................................................................................... 20
Warning signs ................................................................................................................................ 20
Prohibition signs ............................................................................................................................ 22
Mandatory signs ............................................................................................................................ 24
Fire protection signs ...................................................................................................................... 25
Rescue signs ................................................................................................................................. 26
Danger signs.................................................................................................................................. 27
General information .................................................................................................................... 27
Hazard symbols (EU labeling) .................................................................................................... 27
Hazard pictograms (GHS labeling) ............................................................................................. 28
Information signs ........................................................................................................................... 29

4 Safety, warning and information notes

General information .......................................................................................................................... 31
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Safety notes ...................................................................................................................................... 32

Warning note .................................................................................................................................... 33
Information note ................................................................................................................................ 34

5 Basic safety and warning notes

Basic safety notes - highest danger level ......................................................................................... 35
Basic safety notes - medium danger level ........................................................................................ 37
Basic safety notes - lowest danger level........................................................................................... 37
Basic warning notes.......................................................................................................................... 38

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Introduction

Foreword
Dear customer,
as a manufacturer in an international market, we are aware of the major responsibility we
have and our products meet the latest technological and safety standards.
There are mandatory safety regulations for all work performed on our products. According
to these, operation as well as maintenance and repair work may only be performed by ap-
propriately authorized personnel as described in the chapter entitled "Personnel - Qualifi-
cations and Duties", and not by third parties.
Safety is the highest priority for all work.
The safety rules and regulations must be complied with. This also applies to minor work
even if this results in the work being made more difficult or repair times being lengthened.
Each country has its own safety regulations. The private or public safety regulations of each
country, as well as those from accident prevention organizations, are to be followed under
any working or local conditions.
This documentation provides the basic safety regulations for working with the product.
Please read this documentation before operating your product and follow the instructions
provided here.
We are happy to answer any queries that you may have.
Regards

MWM Service

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Please read and take note...

The general regulations for occupational safety and accident prevention are to be followed
when operating, maintaining and repairing.
In the EU, the German Health and Safety at Work Regulations (BetrSichV) apply for the
safety of working appliances and systems requiring monitoring.
Basic health and safety requirements in the design and construction of machines are laid
down in the EU Directive 2006/42/EC, among others. The present aim is to draw attention
to certain measures.
General:

 Please read and take note of the information in this documentation. This information
prevents accidents, preserves the manufacturer's warranty and will provide a function-
al and operational product.
 If the product is integrated into an existing system, a new risk assessment must be per-
formed on the the whole system. The safety instructions should therefore not be taken
as conclusive for the whole product, since each assembly and combination of further
safety measures requires a new risk assessment. For this reason, the supplied safety
instructions in the documentation must also be observed.
 Please make sure that all people involved have access to and understand the contents
of this documentation.
 Nonobservance of this documentation may cause injury to personnel for which the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
 In some cases, the product shown in the illustrations and photographs may differ from
the one supplied. This has no effect on the contents and information given in the doc-
umentation.
 A product that is defective or incorrectly repaired is always a hazard and should there-
fore not be operated.
 Unauthorized modifications to the product affect safety. Any liability of the manufactur-
er is excluded for any resulting damage. Modifications to the product may also affect
performance and exhaust output to the extent that compliance with statutory environ-
mental regulations is no longer guaranteed.
 The product may only be used, maintained and repaired by trained personnel who are
familiar with the safety regulations documentation and have been informed of the risks.
 Assembly, maintenance and repair work may never be carried out alone or unsuper-
vised.
 The safety and security devices must be correctly re-installed upon completion of the
work and tested for functionality.
 Before the product is put back into operation, its operational safety is to be checked.
After maintenance and repair work, the work performed is to be documented and
checked.
 Components such as springs, clamps, elastic retainers, etc. increase the risk of injury
when used incorrectly.
 Only original parts or parts approved by MWM may be used.

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General information
Hazards are clearly identified in all operational documentation supplied by MWM in accord-
ance with EC Directives and international standards such as DIN, EN, ISO, ANSI etc.
The safety regulations must be made available to the operating personnel. The information
must always be at hand at the genset's location or, when this is not possible, at another
location that is accessible to the operating personnel.
Operating personnel must receive instruction on product operation on the basis of the sup-
plied documentation with particular attention being given to safety. This is particularly im-
portant for those personnel who only occasionally work on the product.
The generally applicable legal and country-specific regulations for accident prevention and
environmental protection at the place of operation complement the safety regulations and
operating instructions.
The relevant applicable legal regulations and guidelines for industrial health and safety at
work must be observed even when these are not expressly mentioned in the operating
manual.
All signs and adhesive labels attached to the product should be observed and legible.
Structural modifications to the product may only be made if they are in accordance with the
contractually stipulated purpose and the intended use.
The security and safety devices must be fully installed and functional.
The operating and service personnel are responsible for complying with the following
points:

 Obeying the safety and operating instructions of supervisors and/or safety officers
 Wearing personal protective equipment
 Knowing the product components and their function and being able to use them
 Being informed of the installation sites and function of the emergency stop switches

Illness or the intake of medication, alcohol or drugs reduces reaction time to such a degree
that safe working is longer be guaranteed.
The product may only be operated after it and all safety and security devices have been
checked for normal condition.

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Safety regulations and accident prevention

The statutory accident prevention regulations (available from trade associations or special-
ist dealers) must be observed. These depend on the installation location, the operating
mode and the operating and auxiliary media used.
Special protective measures, which depend on the type of work carried out, are specified
and marked in the job description.

As a general rule, the following applies to the personnel:

 Only authorized specialist personnel may operate, maintain and repair the product
 Unauthorized persons must not enter the genset room or switchgear room

As a general rule, the following applies to the genset room:

 Ensure sufficient air supply and ventilation (do not cover ventilation shafts)
 First aid boxes and suitable fire extinguishers must be provided. The contents and/or
the operational readiness must be checked regularly
 Only store those combustible materials in the genset room which are required for op-
eration
 Smoking and open flames are prohibited in the genset room

As a general rule, the following applies to the operation and maintenance of the genset:

 Only put the genset into operation if all safety and security devices are properly mount-
ed
 Make sure that no one is in the danger zone
 Maintenance and repair work may only be performed by authorized specialist person-
nel with the appropriate competence class
 Generally, the marked danger zones should not be accessed while the genset is run-
ning
- Perform the work only when the genset is shut down and secured against starting
 If work has to be performed on the genset while it is running and the marked danger
zones must be accessed for this, the following points must be observed:
- The danger zones may only be accessed when the genset is running properly
(without any abnormalities) and without interruption (no background noise or sim-
ilar)
- When entering the danger zone, a second person must be on site in order to press
the emergency stop switch if necessary.
- If possible, perform work from the front or coupling side of the engine
- Once the work is complete, the danger zone must be left immediately
 The general rules for occupational safety and accident prevention must be observed

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Intended use
The motor produces mechanical and thermal energy through the combustion of an energy
source. The mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy by means of a generator.
The thermal energy can be used for heating purposes.
The product is intended exclusively for the contractually agreed use. Any other use is con-
sidered as being beyond that of intended use.
The product corresponds to the state of science and technology as well as the applicable
safety regulations at the time of commissioning as part of its intended use.
Structurally, it is impossible to avoid foreseeable misuse or residual risk without restricting
intended functionality. The avoidance of danger is achieved by means of the specific safety
instructions directly on the product and/or in the technical documentation. The operating
personnel must observe all applicable safety instructions for the product.
The operator is obligated to comply with all required maintenance work. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for any nonobservance of the maintenance work.
The risk of damages due to the unintended use or improper use of the product shall be
borne by the operator alone.

Intended use covers the following points:

 Observance of all safety information

 Observance of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
 Performance of all maintenance work in accordance with the maintenance information
 Compliance with the statutory accident prevention regulations as well as with other
generally recognized safety and occupational health rules
 Observing the operating media regulations

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Reasonably foreseeable misuse and/or improper use

Reasonably foreseeable misuse and/or improper use of the product shall void the EC dec-
laration of conformity and/or the manufacturer's declaration of incorporation.
The operating license and any warranty claims against the manufacturer will thus also au-
tomatically be forfeited.

Reasonably foreseeable misuse and/or improper use results, among other things, from the
following points:

 Non-intended use
 Non-compliance with the maintenance work in accordance with the maintenance infor-
mation
 Incorrectly and/or wrongly performed maintenance and repair work
 Failure to perform measurements, analyses and tests for the early identification of
damage
 Failure to replace consumer components in accordance with the maintenance informa-
tion
 Defective or removed safety and security devices
 Failure to observe safety and warning notes, or these have been removed
 Defective or disconnected control system safety functions
 Damaged insulation of live components
 Failure to comply with the limit values according to the operating material specifications

Residual hazards

General information
The product must undergo a risk assessment at the start of the design phase (DIN EN ISO
14121). The design and implementation of the product established on the basis of this risk
assessment correspond with the current state of technology.

Existing residual risks can be avoided by observing the following points:

 Observing the safety information on the product and/or in the technical documentation.
 Observing the safety regulations and the Health and Safety at Work Regulations
 Observing the statutory accident prevention regulations as well as other generally rec-
ognized occupational health and safety rules
 The operating manual of the operator

Residual risks which cannot be eliminated during the entire life cycle include the following
points:

 Risk of human injury

 Damage to the product
 Damage to other property
 Performance and functionality restrictions

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Risk of human injury

Risk of human injury is caused by the following points:

 Improper operation
 Defective or removed safety and security devices
 Defective or damaged components

Damage to the product

Damage to the product is caused by the following points:

 Improper and unintended use

 Improper operation
 failure to perform maintenance work
 Improper maintenance and repair work
 Failure to observe operating media regulations
 Nonobservance of the Technical Bulletins
 Defective or damaged components

Performance and functionality restrictions

Performance and functionality restrictions are caused by the following points:

 Improper operation
 Improper maintenance and repair work
 Failure to observe operating media regulations
 Nonobservance of the Technical Bulletins

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Fire safety and escape plan

The following points must be observed in addition to the statutory regulations:

 Ensure sufficient air supply and ventilation (do not cover ventilation shafts)
 First aid boxes and suitable fire extinguishers must be provided. The contents and/or
the operational readiness must be checked regularly
 Only store those combustible materials in the genset room which are required for op-
eration
 Smoking and open flames are prohibited in the genset room

Emergency stop devices

The authorized specialist personnel must be aware of the position of the emergency stop
switches and bring the product to a standstill immediately using the emergency stop switch
in the event of hazardous situations.
The area of the switching cabinets and the emergency stop switches must be kept free from
obstructions.

Noise protection
In the genset room during operation, noise levels will exceed 85 dB(A) .Personnel not tak-
ing precautionary measures in the genset room will then suffer hearing damage. Ear pro-
tection should therefore be worn during operation in the genset room.

Personal protective equipment

Appropriate personal protective equipment for activities must be worn.

The personal protective equipment includes the following components:

 Eye protection
 Safety shoes
 Safety gloves
 Protective clothing
 Ear protection
 Skin protection
 Head protection

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Personnel - qualifications and duties

General information
All activities on the product may only be performed by specialist personnel.
The specialist personnel must meet the following requirements:

 Reached the age of consent according to legal and country-specific regulations

 Be trained in first aid and be able to perform this
 Know and be able to apply the accident prevention regulations and safety regulations
 Have read and understood the safety regulations and be able to apply these
 Be familiar with and be able to apply the rules of conduct in the event of a fault
 Possess the physical and mental capacity to carry out his/her responsibilities, duties
and activities
 Have been trained and briefed as to his/her responsibilities, duties and activities
 Have understood the technical documentation regarding his/her responsibilities, duties
and activities, and be able to apply these

Personnel structure

Specialist personnel

authorized specialist personnel qualified specialist personnel

Bound by legal contracts with MWM (e.g. Specialist personnel with the appropriate
purchase contract, partner contract, deal- proof of qualification and references
er contract, work contract)

The authorized specialist personnel The qualified specialist personnel group

group includes: includes, for example:

 The operator  Qualified electricians

 The operating personnel  Welders
 The service personnel  Experts

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Authorized specialist personnel

The responsibilities, duties and activities of the work to be performed must be clearly de-
fined.
Authorized staff are divided into the following groups:

 Operator
 Operating personnel
 Service personnel

Operator
The operator is responsible for complying with the following points:

 The product may only be used as intended

 The product may only be operated when it is fully functional and it is safe to do so
 The product must be secured against unauthorized use
 The required personal protective equipment must be available and worn
 The specialist personnel must be appropriately trained
 The specialist personnel must have been briefed in all relevant issues of occupational
safety and environmental protection
 All signs and adhesive labels attached to the product must be legible
 A risk assessment of the whole system must be carried out and its results summarized
in the operating instructions
 Only specialist personnel may have access to the product
 Work on the product must only be performed by specialist personnel with the appropri-
ate qualification
 The qualification of the specialist personnel must be able to be proven through appro-
priate training and capabilities
 Any defects and faults found must be correctly rectified as soon as possible

Operating personnel
The operating personnel must observe the following points and put them into practice:

 Use the product as intended

 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
 Immediately bring the product to a stop when defects and faults are found
 Any defects or faults found must be immediately reported

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Service personnel
The service personnel must observe the following points and put them into practice:

 Possess the appropriate training and capabilities to ensure competent maintenance

and repairs
 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
 Observe the required safety and working instructions

The service personnel are responsible for complying with the following points:

 Maintenance and repair work must be carried out as specified

 Maintenance and service tasks must be properly performed and documented in ac-
cordance with the work instructions
 Only approved replacement components, operating materials and auxiliary media may
be used
 Only special tools tested and approved may be used

Qualified specialist personnel

Qualified specialist personnel are qualified experts who have the necessary profound the-
oretical and practical knowledge and experiences in the appropriate specialist field of the
work to be performed.
They must display good general technical knowledge. Work in complex processes requires
knowledge of the processes themselves.
Generally, several years of training in engineering or science is required.

The qualified specialist personnel must at least be able to provide evidence for the following
points:

 Vocational training
- Have completed an appropriate vocational training course or possess another
similar qualification for the proposed work
- The qualification must be able to be verified using appropriate references
 Professional experience
- Possess at least one year of professional experience for the proposed work
 Recent professional activity
- Possess the appropriate knowledge and relevant technical rules for the proposed
work
- Keep this knowledge up to date, by taking part in training courses or in a relevant
exchange of experience, for example

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Signs and symbols

General information
Standardized safety signs are used for communicating safety information which is limited
to using as few words as possible for ease of understanding.
Unavailable safety signs may cause confusion and a risk of accidents.
Safety signs are not a replacement for accident prevention measures.

Safety signs

Types of safety signs

The following types of safety signs are used on the product and in the documentation:

Warning signs
Safety signs, which warn of danger

Prohibition signs
Safety signs which forbid behavior which can lead to danger

Mandatory signs
Safety signs which stipulate particular behavior

Fire protection signs

Safety signs, which label the site of fire protection facilities and should help
people to take action more quickly in the event of a fire in order to prevent per-
sonal and material damage

Rescue signs
Safety signs which label the escape route or the way to an assistance point in
the event of danger

Danger signs (EU labeling)

Safety signs which give a first, easily recognizable clue as to the dangers
posed by a hazardous substance

Danger signs (GHS labeling)

Safety signs which give a first, easily recognizable clue as to the dangers
posed by a hazardous substance

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Illustration of safety signs

The safety signs show an image of a hazard and are determined by their geometric shape,
the color and the graphic symbol.

Geometric shape
Warning signs triangular
Prohibition and mandatory signs round
Rescue, fire protection, information and danger signs (EU square
labeling)
Danger signs (GHS labeling) diamond

Color
Warning signs yellow (RAL 1003)
Prohibition and fire protection signs red (RAL 3001)
Rescue signs green (RAL 6032)
Mandatory signs blue (RAL 5005)
Danger signs (EU labeling) orange (RAL 2010)
Danger signs (GHS labeling) transparent or white with red
border
Information signs grey

Graphic symbol

round triangular square diamond

yellow

e.g. explosion hazard

red

e.g. no fires, open e.g. fire extinguisher

flames

green

e.g. First aid

blue

e.g. wear ear protec-

tion

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Graphic symbol

round triangular square diamond

orange

e.g. toxic

transparent
or white
with red
border e.g. corrosive, irritant

grey

e.g. tools

Signs and adhesive labels

Danger zones on the system or the genset are labeled with signs or adhesive labels.
Signs and adhesive labels are attached to the genset, which serve as instructions or warn
of potential hazards which may lead to damage.
Signs or adhesive labels that are damaged or are illegible are to be replaced immediately.
There are many potential hazards involved in operation, set-up, maintenance, repair and
other types of work. Unfortunately, it is not possible to counter all these hazards using warn-
ing and safety signs. It is therefore extremely important that operation and maintenance of
the genset is performed only by trained personnel who are able to concentrate on their
work.
The signs and adhesive labels correspond to the latest technical standards at the time of
the genset's delivery.
Technical and legislative changes mean that there may also be changes to the safety reg-
ulations for handling the system, the genset or individual genset components as well as
changes to their labeling. It is therefore important to always be aware of the latest stand-
ards.

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Overview of safety signs

The safety signs shown here are examples.
They are an excerpt from the DIN EN ISO 7010:2012 and make no claim to be complete.

Warning signs

W001 W002

General warning signs Warning of explosive chemi-

cals

W003 W004

Warning of radioactive sub- Warning of laser radiation

stances or ionizing radiation

W005 W006

Warning of non-ionozing radi- Warning of a magnetic field

ation

W007 W008

Warning of obstacles on the Warning of a falling hazard

floor

W009 W010

Warning of a biohazard Warning of low temperature

or frost

W011 W012

Warning of a slip hazard Warning of electrical voltages

W013 W014

Warning of guard dog Warning of industrial trucks

W015 W016

Warning of suspended loads Warning of toxic substances

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W017 W018

Warning of hot surfaces Warning of an automatic

start-up

W019 W020

Warning of a crush hazard Warning of obstacles in the

area of the head

W021 W022

Warning of flammable sub- Warning of sharp object

stances

W023 W024

Warning of corrosive chemi- Warning of hand injuries

cals

W025 W026

Warning of counter-rotating Warning of hazards from

castors charging batteries

W027 W028

Warning of optical radiation Warning of oxidizing sub-

stances

W029

Warning of gas cylinders

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Prohibition signs

P001 P002

General prohibition signs No smoking

P003 P004

No open flame; no fire, open No pedestrians

ignition source or smoking

P005 P006

No drinking water No industrial trucks

P007 P008

No persons with pacemakers No metal objects or watches

P010 P011

Do not touch Do not extinguish with water

P012 P013

No heavy load Mobile telephones must be

switched off

P014 P015

No access to persons with Do not reach in

metal implants

P017 P018

No pushing No sitting

P019 P020

No climbing Do not use the elevator in the

event of fire

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P021 P022

No animals No eating or drinking

P023 P024

Do not store or set down Do not stand in this area

P025 P026

Do not use incomplete scaf- Do not use this device in the

folding bathtub, shower or over a ba-
sin filled with water

P027 P028

Do not transport passengers Do not use gloves

P029 P030

No photography Do not tie knots in ropes

P031 P032

Do not alter the state of the Not approved for side grind-
switch ing

P033 P034

Not approved for wet grinding Do not use with hand-held

grinding machine

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Mandatory signs

M001 M002

General mandatory sign Observe instructions

M003 M004

Use ear protection Use eye protection

M005 M006

Earth before use Disconnect power before

opening

M007 M008

Use highly lightproof eye pro- Use foot protection

tection

M009 M010

Use hand protection Use protective clothing

M011 M012

Wash hands Use handrail

M013 M014

Use facial protection Use head protection

M015 M016

Use reflective vest Use mask

M017 M018

Use respiratory protection Use safety harness

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M019 M020

Use welding mask Use restraint system

M021 M022

Disconnect for maintenance Use skin protection agent

and repair

M023 M024

Use bridge Use footpath

M025 M026

Protect small children using Use protective apron

highly lightproof eye shield

Fire protection signs

F001 F002

Fire extinguisher Fire hose

F003 F004

Fire ladder Means and devices for fire-

fighting

F005 F006

Fire alarm Fire service telephone

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Rescue signs

E001 E002

Emergency exit (left) Emergency exit (right)

E003 E004

First aid Emergency telephone

E007 E008

Assembly point Emergency exit device, which

can be accessed by breaking
the glass

E009 E010

Doctor Automated external defibrilla-

tor (AED)

E011 E012

Eyewash facility Emergency shower

E013 E016

Stretcher Emergency exit with escape

ladder

E017 E018

Rescue exit Open by turning to the left

E019

Open by turning to the right

Type D according to ISO 3864-3 Type D according to ISO 3864-3

Directional arrow (may be Directional arrow (may be

turned in 90° movements) turned in 90° movements)

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Danger signs

General information
The labeling methods for hazardous substances applicable in the EU thus far will be re-
placed by the GHS labels.
The United Nations globally harmonized system for classifying and labeling chemicals
(GHS, Globally Harmonized System of Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Chemi-
cals) is a standardized global system for classifying chemicals and their labeling on pack-
aging and in safety data sheets.
Through a globally applicable classification method with standardized hazard pictograms
and texts, the hazards for human health and the environment during production, transport
and use of chemicals and/or hazardous substances should be minimized.
In GHS labeling, the hazard pictograms take the place of the hazard symbols with their haz-
ard designations, if necessary with a signal word (Attention or Danger)

Hazard symbols (EU labeling)

C E

corrosive explosive

F F+

highly flammable extremely flammable

N O

hazardous to the environment oxidizing

T T+

toxic very toxic

XI Xn

irritant hazardous to health

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Hazard pictograms (GHS labeling)

GHS01 GHS02

Explosive Flammable

GHS03 GHS04

Oxidizing compressed gases

GHS05 GHS06

Irritant, corrosive Very toxic, toxic

GHS07 GHS08

C-M-R sensitizing C-M-R sensitizing

TOST lower category TOST upper category

GHS09

Hazardous to the environ-

ment

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Information signs

I001 I002

General information signs Tool

I003 I004

Auxiliary media Spare parts

I005

References

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Safety, warning and information notes

General information
The safety notes are a product label for protecting persons, property and the environment
from damage. Safety notes can be imprinted on the product or on a package, or be included
in instructions and package inserts.
The safety notes are provided with standardized safety signs.
The danger zones are labeled with the corresponding safety signs.

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Safety notes
The safety note is divided into 3 danger levels and is classified using one of the signal words
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION depending on the degree of danger.

DANGER (highest danger level)

 Indicates a situation where nonobservance will lead to death or severe injuries.

WARNING (medium danger level)

 Indicates a situation where nonobservance may lead to death or severe injuries.

CAUTION (lowest danger level)

 Indicates a situation where nonobservance could lead to death or severe injuries.

A 4-1

1 Warning sign with the corresponding symbol of the source of danger

2 Signal word which indicates the level of danger
3 Type of danger
4 Source of danger
5 Consequences of danger
6 Emergency response measures

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Warning note
The warning note is used if there is a risk of material and environmental damage due to non-
observance.
The warning note is shown with the general mandatory sign.

A 4-2

1 General mandatory sign

2 Type of danger
3 Description of danger

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Information note
The information notes contain lists about documents or lists with additional information.
These give information on work assistance, support, repair etc.
The information notes are shown by the information sign with the corresponding symbol.

Information
Information signs which give general information, information on work assis-
tance and support

Tools
Information signs which give information on tools that are required to perform
the work

Auxiliary media
Information signs which give information on auxiliary media that are required
to perform the work

Spare parts
Information signs which give information on spare parts that are required to
perform the work

References
Information signs which give information on documents with additional infor-
mation

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Basic safety and warning notes

Basic safety notes - highest danger level

DANGER
Warning of possible injuries
Due to components which can escape in the event of damage to the genset
Severe injury or death can result

 Generally, the marked danger zones should not be accessed while the genset is run-
ning
- Perform the work only when the genset is shut down and secured against starting
 If work has to be performed on the genset while it is running and the marked danger
zones must be accessed for this, the following points must be observed:
- The danger zones may only be accessed when the genset is running properly
(without any abnormalities) and without interruption (no background noise or sim-
ilar)
- When entering the danger zone, a second person must be on site in order to press
the emergency stop switch if necessary.
- If possible, perform work from the front or coupling side of the engine
- Once the work is complete, the danger zone must be left immediately

DANGER
Warning of toxic substances
Due to vapors and gases
Severe injury or death can result

 Ensure sufficient ventilation

 Extract vapors, do not inhale them

DANGER
Warning of explosive chemicals
From escaping gases
Severe injury or death can result

 Ensure sufficient ventilation

 Smoking and open flames of any kind are forbidden

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DANGER
Risk of injury
Due to rotating construction elements
Severe injury or death can result

 Only carry out the work when the engine is shut down
 Ensure that the engine cannot be started
 Do not start the work until the rotating components have come to a complete standstill

DANGER
Warning of electrical voltages
From live components
Severe injury or death can result

 Do not touch live components

 Carry out the following points in the described sequence
- Disconnect system
- Secure against re-connection
- Check that equipment is voltage-free
- Earth and short-circuit
- Cover or cordon off adjacent parts which are electrically live

DANGER
Warning of suspended loads
Due to the transporting of heavy components
Severe injury or death can result

 Do not stand underneath suspended loads

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Basic safety notes - medium danger level

WARNING
Warning of possible injuries
Due to incorrect handling of components, operating and auxiliary media
Severe injury or death can result

 Avoid contact with skin

 Wear personal protective equipment
 Wear fastened clothing

WARNING
Risk of injury
Due to pressurized construction elements
Severe injury or death can result

 Close shut-off valves

 Secure against re-connection
 Ensure that the system is not pressurized before starting work

WARNING
Warning of hot surfaces
From hot parts or hot operating media
Severe injury or death can result

 Wear personal protective equipment

Basic safety notes - lowest danger level

CAUTION
Warning of possible injuries
From particles of dirt which can come loose during cleaning
Minor or severe injuries can result

 Wear personal protective equipment

 Wear fastened clothing

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Basic warning notes

Danger to the environment

From components or operating media which are not transported, stored or disposed of
properly

 Transport, store and dispose of parts properly according to national regulations

 Collect operating media and transport, store and dispose of properly according to na-
tional regulations

Risk of destruction of components

Due to reasonably foreseeable misuse and/or improper use

 Only use the product as intended

 Perform maintenance work according to maintenance information
 Perform maintenance and repair work correctly
 Observe operating media regulations
 Observe Technical Bulletin
 Protect components from mechanical and thermal damage
 Immediately replace defective or damaged components

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