Get ready for work—you must wear:

• a work shirt and pants, 
• work shoes with composite toe caps, 
• work gloves, 
• safety glasses. 
• clothing without loose sleeves, straps, or chains.

Before you start work, remember that you must:

• Complete health and safety training and on-the-job training.
• Have no health contraindications to performing the work.
• Be familiar with the operating instructions for the machines and equipment used at your workplace.
• Work with at least one other person when performing repair and maintenance tasks.

Before starting work:

• Check the technical condition of the pump and the surroundings of the workstation.
• Report any damage to your supervisor.
• Do not touch the pump until you are sure it is turned off.

During work:

• Observe the level of the substance in the drip tray.  
• When the liquid reaches the top edge of the grate, start the pump.

Caution: Risk of slipping – exercise caution.

Starting and operating the pump

• Find the switch on the right side of the device.
• Hold down the switch to start pumping.
• Keep it pressed at all times – the pump only works when pressed.
• After pumping, release the switch – the device will turn off automatically.

After finishing work:

• Tidy up the work area.
• Remove wet stains with sorbent.
• Dispose of the collected sorbent in a container for used sorbent.
• Make sure that the workplace is clean and free of slippery surfaces.

What should you NOT do?

• work on a damaged pump,
• remove protective covers during operation,
• touch a hot pump (> 80°C),
• work on a pump under pressure,
• exceed the permissible temperatures, pressures, and speeds,
• stand on the pump or pipes,
• put your hands into the openings of the device,
• start the pump with the wrong direction of rotation,
• make modifications or repairs on your own,
• use the pump for purposes other than those for which it is intended.

Failure or accident?

• If something breaks down, turn off the device, secure it against restarting, and report the fault to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not touch anything and inform your supervisor.
• In the event of an accident, immediately administer first aid to the injured person and call emergency services if necessary. 
• Hang a sign on the damaged device saying: "DEVICE UNDER REPAIR – DO NOT USE."
• In case of a malfunction or leak:
  • Disconnect the power supply.
  • Notify the appropriate person.
  • Always intervene with at least 2 people.