Get ready for work—you must wear:

• A work shirt and pants,
• Work shoes with composite toe caps,
• Protective gloves.

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.

Before starting work: 

• Read the instructions and put on personal protective equipment. 
• Visually check the technical condition of the equipment.
• Adjust the lighting and amount of space to allow for comfortable and safe work. 
• Wipe the upper surface of the screw and the upper and lower end surfaces of the work table. 

During work:

• Observe the operation of the device, take into account the conditions for safe work for yourself and the environment. 
• Observe the specified permissible measurement and load ranges. 
• Keep your workplace tidy and organized. 
• Keep the measuring device clean and in good working order. 

After finishing work:

• Turn off the device. 
• Clean up the workstation. 
• Inform your supervisor or replacement about the technical condition of the hardness tester. 

What should NOT be done?

• Allow unauthorized persons to operate the device.
• Work with damaged equipment.
• Modify or repair the device yourself. 
• Use the device for purposes other than those for which it is intended.
• Paint over or remove safety labels. 

Malfunction or accident?

• If something breaks, stop using the device and report the fault to your supervisor.
• If an accident has occurred, do not touch anything and inform your supervisor.
• Hang a sign saying "OUT OF SERVICE" on the damaged workstation.
• In the event of an accident, immediately administer first aid to the injured person and, if necessary, call the emergency services.