Rothoblaas Catalogue 2019

EQUIPMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE

EQUIPMENT CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The care and maintenance of your equipment is essential for the safety of the user. Cuts, abrasions, burns and other signs of wear adversely affect safety: a damaged device may operate improperly and cause accidents, which can be avoided with effective preventive inspections.

TEXTILE DEVICES

CUTS A 2-mm edge cut reduces facric resistance by up to 40%

ULTRA VIOLET DEGRADATION The sun and welding can damage textile components

ABRASIONS An abrasion on textile components acts just like a cut when fabric threads are torn

SEAMS Before each use it is essential to check that there are no loose, torn, worn or missing threads BURNS Caused both by heat sources and by contact with chemical and corrosive substances or materials. In particular, nylon is usu ally damaged when in contact with acids, and polyester with alkaline substances

APPROVED

MECHANICAL DEVICES

SIGNS OF WEAR The frequent use of the device can determine accelerated wear. The frequency of checks must therefore be directly proportion al to the frequency of use

CHECK AND REVIEW In addition to the normal visual inspec tion that is done before and after each use, all 3rd-class PPE must be checked by experienced personnel at least annually. Rothoblaas offers the possibility of an annual audit, and control is document ed on the PPE booklet attached to each product.

DEFORMATION Excessive loads or misuse may result in changes and breakdown of the device

LOOSENED PARTS Before each use, check the device for integrity (loosened screws, signs of breakage, etc.)

CORROSION AND OXIDATION Keep the devices away from moisture and atmospheric agents as they may deteriorate their functions

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