Hypertherm MicroEDGE Pro Shape Cutting Control Rev.2 - Manual (Page 30)

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ES-2 Environmental Stewardship
EnvironmEntal stEwardship
The URL is printed on the symbol-only warning label for
each of these CE version Powermax series units shipped
since 2006. The CSA versions of Powermax and other
products manufactured by Hypertherm are either out of
scope or exempt from WEEE.
the REACH regulation
The REACH regulation (1907/2006), in force since
June 1, 2007, has an impact on chemicals available to the
European market. The REACH regulation requirements
for component manufacturers states that the component
shall not contain more than 0.1% by weight of the
Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).
Component manufacturers and other downstream
users, such as Hypertherm, are obligated to obtain
assurances from its suppliers that all chemicals used
in or on Hypertherm products will have a European
Chemical Agency (ECHA) registration number. To
provide chemical information as required by the REACH
regulation, Hypertherm requires suppliers to provide
REACH declarations and identify any known use of
REACH SVHC. Any use of SVHC in amounts exceeding
0.1% w/w of the parts has been eliminated. The MSDS
contains a full disclosure of all substances in the chemical
and can be used to verify REACH SVHC compliance.
The lubricants, sealants, coolants, adhesives, solvents,
coatings and other preparations or mixtures used by
Hypertherm in, on, for, or with its shape cutting equipment
are used in very small quantities (except the coolant)
and are commercially available with multiple sources
that can and will be replaced in the event of a supplier
problem associated with REACH Registration or REACH
Authorization (SVHCs).
Proper handling and safe use of
chemicals
Chemical Regulations in the USA, Europe, and other
locations require that Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) be made available for all chemicals. The list of
chemicals is provided by Hypertherm. The MSDS are for
chemicals provided with the product and other chemicals
used in or on the product. MSDS can be downloaded
from the Downloads Library on the Hypertherm web site
at https://www.hypertherm.com. On the Search screen,
insert MSDS in the document title and click on Search.
In the USA, OSHA does not require Material Safety
Data Sheets for articles such as electrodes, swirl rings,
retaining caps, nozzles, shields, deflectors and other
solid parts of the torch.
Hypertherm does not manufacture or provide the
materials that are cut and has no knowledge whether
the fumes released from materials that are cut will pose
a physical hazard or health risk. Please consult with your
supplier or other technical advisor if you need guidance
concerning the properties of the material you will cut
using a Hypertherm product.
fumes emission and air quality
Note: The following information on air quality is intended
for general information only and should not be used as
a substitute for reviewing and implementing applicable
government regulations or legal standards in the country
where the cutting equipment will be installed and
operated.
In the USA, the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) Manual of Analytical
Methods (NMAM) is a collection of methods for
sampling and analyzing contaminants in workplace air.
Methods published by others, such as OSHA, MSHA,
EPA, ASTM, ISO or commercial suppliers of sampling
and analytical equipment, may have advantages over
NIOSH methods.
For example, ASTM Practice D 4185 is a standard
practice for the collection, dissolution, and determination
of trace metals in workplace atmospheres. The
sensitivity, detection limit, and optimum working
concentrations for 23 metals are listed in
ASTM D 4185. An industrial hygienist should be used to
determine the optimum sampling protocol, considering
analytical accuracy, cost, and optimum sample number.
Hypertherm uses a third party industrial hygienist to
perform and interpret air quality testing results taken by
air sampling equipment positioned at operator stations
in Hypertherm buildings where plasma cutting tables are
installed and operated.
Where applicable, Hypertherm also uses a third party
industrial hygienist to obtain air and water permits.
If you are not fully aware and up to date on all applicable
government regulations and legal standards for the
installation site, you should consult a local expert prior to
purchasing, installing, and operating the equipment.
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