| Document ID (ISN) | 55627 |
| CIS number |
91-664 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-11-885436-4 |
| Year |
1990 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Laser safety in printing |
| Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1990. 16p. Illus. 12 ref. Price: GBP 3.00. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this safety guide: general principles of the use of lasers in printing and equipment hazards; principles of laser safety and responsibilities of designers, manufacturers and others; safety measures required for typical laser products including printers, copiers, scanners and larger equipment such as engravers and platemaking systems; safety during servicing. Appendices provide a list of relevant legal requirements, an outline of how a laser works, a classification of lasers and laser products, and a summary of engineering safety features. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational safety; lasers; United Kingdom; printing industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety devices; maintenance; safety by design; safety guides; safe working methods |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Lasers
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
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