| Title |
Safe systems of work for cleaning flexographic, rotary letterpress and gravure printing presses. |
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| Free Download |
free pdf copy available  Click Here to view document. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
PIS |
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| Series Number |
3 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2000 |
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| Length |
4 pages |
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| Stock Code |
PIS3 |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Printing information sheet no. 3 (PIS 3)
WEB VERSION ONLY |
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| Abstract |
This information sheet has been produced by the Printing Industry Advisory Committee (PIAC) in response to concerns about the large number of accidents that continue to occur during the operation and maintenance of printing processes. It deals primarily with safety issues. It provides guidance for employers and supervisors on suitable defined safe systems of work appropriate for various cleaning and maintenance tasks on printing presses used in the flexograph and gravure processes, including roll label presses. Employees will also it useful. Contents: Accident history; Causes of accidents; Examples of incidents involving flexographic, rotary letterpress and gravure presses; What you need to do a step-by-step approach; Step 1: Assessing safeguarding standards for print units; Step 2: Decide on the appropriate safe system for cleaning; Step 3: Train and instruct employees; Step 4: Monitoring and review by managers. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Printing industry; Accident statistics; Long run presses; Short run presses; Control definitions; Press cleaning |
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