Hazards caused by
noise
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Excessive noise levels in con-
junction with insufficient hearing
protection may lead to perma-
nent hearing damage, hearing
loss and other problems, such
as tinnitus (ringing, buzzing,
whistling or humming in your
ears) . Therefore it is essential
that a risk assessment should be
carried out in respect of these
risks and to implement appro-
priate regulatory mechanisms .
■
Suitable regulatory mechanisms
include measures such as the
use of insulation materials to
avoid ringing noises occurring
on the workpieces .
■
Use ear muffs as per the
instructions provided by your
employer or as required by
health and safety regulations .
■
The mini die grinder is to be
operated and maintained in
accordance with the rec-
ommendations contained in
this manual to reduce any
unnecessary increase of the
noise levels .
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Consumables/machine tools
should be selected, maintained
and replaced in accordance
with the recommendations in
this guide in order to avoid
unnecessary increase of the
noise levels .
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If the mini die grinder is
equipped with a silencer,
always ensure that this is in
place and is operational while
the machine is in operation .
Hazards caused by
vibrations
■
Vibrations can damage the
nerves and cause malfunctions
to the blood circulation in the
hands and arms .
■
When working in a cold envi-
ronment, wear warm clothing
and keep your hands warm
and dry .
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If you notice numbness,
tingling or pain in your fingers
or hands or determine that the
skin of your fingers or hands
has become pale, stop work-
ing with the mini die grinder
and consult a doctor .
PDMS 6.3 A1