Safety Hazards

Hazards from auxiliary materials and consumables

Grease, lubrication oils, hydraulic oils, cooling lubricants, emulsions and cleaning agents are hazardous to health and the environment. Substances can have any of the following properties:

  • They may ignite easily.
  • They may form vapors damaging to health.
  • They may cause skin ailments and allergies.

Observation of applicable regulations

Limit values for health or environmentally damaging substances must not be exceeded. Any statutory regulations and impositions relating to waste disposal and environment protection must be observed.

Prevention of hazards

No explosive mixtures must be allowed to form.

All substances used must be compatible with each other. Machine components (especially cables, connectors, seals) must not be exposed to attack. This may happen in particular if the original product has been replaced.

To avoid the risk of slipping, it is not permitted to encumber auxiliary materials or consumables near the machine.

Hazards from gases and vapors

Extraction or ventilation equipment must not be switched off or removed during machine operation.

Prevention of health hazards

When opening guards and safety devices, gases, vapors and suspended matter such as lubricating coolant mist and dust from castings may escape and cause a health risk. Adequate ventilation or another means of extraction must therefore be provided.

Oil vapor

Do not inhale oil vapor. Oil vapor damages health and may contain carcinogenic substances.

Noise hazards

The silencing equipment on the machine must be in the protective position during machine operation.

Ear protection

If the noise emissions in the vicinity of the machine exceed the permitted limits, ear protection must be worn. Prolonged exposure to loud noise causes hearing damage.

Laser radiation hazards

Laser radiation occurs in machines using laser technology to check for broken drills or tool measurement. Laser radiation can cause irreparable eye injury and damage to the skin.

  • Do not look straight into the beam or at reflections on bright surfaces, not even when using optical equipment.
  • Avoid prolonged direct exposure of the skin to radiation.
  • Operate the machine only when all safety equipment is operational and the guard panels are fully in place.