System operator requirements

The following sections explain the qualifications that operating and maintenance personnel must have.

Qualifications

All work on the system requires the personnel to have specialized knowledge and skills.

Anyone who works on the system must meet the following requirements:

• Personally suited for the job in question.
• Sufficiently qualified for the respective position.
• Trained in how to use the system.
• Familiar with the safety devices and how they work.
• Familiar with these instructions, especially the safety notices and the sections relevant to the task at hand.
• Familiar with basic occupational safety and accident prevention regulations.

As a general rule, all individuals must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

• A trained specialist who works independently on the system.

Requirements for operating personnel qualifications¹

Life stages	Examples of tasks performed by operating personnel	Layperson	Trained/instructed Personnel²	Specialist³
Transport	– Lifting – Loading – Unloading			X
Assembly and installation Commissioning	– Assembly and installation of the machine – specialist – Connection to the power supply (voltage supply) – specialist			X
Setup Teach-in/programming and/or reconfiguration	– Setup/changeover to other workpieces/test parts – trained/instructed personnel – Entry/modifications – specialist – Software testing – specialist		X	X
Operation	– Activation – Control – Monitoring – Deactivation		X
Cleaning Maintenance	– Cleaning – trained/instructed staff – Power disconnection – trained/instructed personnel – Dismantling/removal of components – specialist		X	X
Troubleshooting and fault elimination	– Power disconnection – Troubleshooting – Dismantling/removal of components – Repairs			X
Disassembly Decommissioning	– Disconnecting from the power supply – Dismantling – Lifting – Loading – Unloading			X

Table 8: Qualifications of the operating personnel

¹ The term operating personnel refers to the person or persons responsible for the installation, operation, setup, maintenance, cleaning, repair, or transport of machinery.

² A person is considered trained or instructed personnel if they have been informed about the tasks assigned to them and the potential hazards associated with improper conduct and have received the necessary training, if required. They were also instructed on the necessary safety equipment and precautions. Personnel who are being trained, instructed, or undergoing general training may work only under the constant supervision of an experienced person.

³ A specialist is defined as a person who, based on their professional training, knowledge and experience, is able to assess the tasks assigned to them and identify potential hazards. Furthermore, she is familiar with the relevant regulations.

Personnel groups

This manual distinguishes between the following personnel groups: operating personnel and maintenance personnel:

Personnel	Qualifications
Operating personnel (trained/instructed personnel)	Appropriate training in the following areas: – Machine operating procedures – Operating procedures Knowledge in the following areas: – Skills and responsibilities on the job – Behavior in case of an incident
Maintenance personnel (specialist)	In-depth knowledge in the following areas: – Mechanical engineering – Electrical engineering Authorization for the activities (in accordance with safety engineering standards): – Commissioning of equipment – Grounding of equipment – Labeling of equipment In-depth knowledge of the design and operation of the machine

Table 9: Personnel groups

Specific expertise

The following tasks may only be performed by personnel with specialized knowledge:

Activity	Qualifications
Work on electrical systems	Certified electrician.
Work on mechanical equipment	Industrial mechanic or training; the work may only be performed under the direction and supervision of an industrial mechanic in accordance with recognized engineering standards.

Table 10: Skills and experience