| Title |
Plastics recycling. |
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| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
PPIS |
| Series Number |
2 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
1998 |
| Length |
4 pages |
| Stock Code |
PPIS2 |
| Notes |
leaflet. (PPIS2) (PPIS 2) (PPIS 2) plastics processing information sheet. this publication supersedes 'Application of COSHH to plastics processing' ISBN 0118855565 and 'Guide to Health and safety in GRP fabrication' published with ISBNs 0717610322 and 011885917X.
NO HARD COPIES AVAILABLE. WEB VERSION ONLY. |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance and identifies the commonly encountered hazards and the basic precautions to be taken for: machine safety; noise; hazardous substances and material handling and safe access. It is aimed at the smaller businesses. Contents: Machinery safety; Common issues; Machine-specific hazards; Noise; Hazardous substances; Contaminated plastic waste; Legionella from water cooling systems; Plastic fume and dust; Exposure to processing chemicals; Material handling and safe access; Insecure loads; Storage; Breaking out bales; Working at height; Further reading. |
| Keywords |
Guidance; Plastics industry; Granulators; Agglomerators; Crumbers; Shredders; Extruders; Operating instructions; Training; Feed openings; Discharge openings; Interlocking of guards; Film feeding; Flying process material; Metal contamination; Emergency stops; Maintenance; Multiple hasp; Fire; Stacking waste plastics; Contaminants. |