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Make sure any rolling ladders are positioned securely, that they are suitably
strong, that the steps are intact and not slippery and that the ladders are fitted
with handrails on either side of the ladder and parapets on the landing.
Personal injury caused by falling from a height.
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Make sure the workplace has suitable hygiene and sanitary conditions in terms
of lighting, ventilation and solidity of the structures.
Personal injury caused by knocks, stumbling etc.
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Protect the appliance and all areas in the vicinity of the work place using
suitable material.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects caused by falling splinters, knocks
and incisions.
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Handle the appliance with suitable protection and with care.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects from shocks, knocks, incisions and
squashing.
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During all work procedures, wear individual protective clothing and equipment.
Personal injury caused by electrocution, falling splinters or fragments, inhalation of
dust, shocks, cuts, puncture wounds, abrasions, noise and vibration.
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Place all debris and equipment in such a way as to make movement easy and
safe, avoiding the formation of any piles which could yield or collapse.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects from shocks, knocks, incisions and
squashing.
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All operations inside the appliance must be performed with the necessary
caution in order to avoid abrupt contact with sharp parts.
Personal injury caused by cuts, puncture wounds and abrasions.
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Reset all the safety and control functions affected by any work performed on
the appliance and make sure they operate correctly before restarting the
appliance.
Explosions, fires or asphyxiation caused by gas leaks or an incorrect flue gas
exhaust.
Damage or shutdown of the appliance caused by out-of-control operation.
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Before handling, empty all components that may contain hot water, carrying
out any bleeding if necessary.
Personal injury caused by burns.
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Descale the components, in accordance with the instructions provided on the
safety data sheet of the product used, airing the room, wearing protective
clothing, avoid mixing different products, and protect the appliance and
surrounding objects.
Personal injury caused by acidic substances coming into contact with skin or eyes;
inhaling or swallowing harmful chemical agents.
Damage to the appliance or surrounding objects due to corrosion caused by acidic
substances.
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If you detect a smell of burning or smoke, keep clear of the appliance,
disconnect it from the electricity supply, open all windows and contact the
technician.
Personal injury caused by burns, smoke inhalation, asphyxiation.
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