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Document ID (ISN)53206
CIS number 90-168
ISSN - Serial title Tag für Tag
Year 1989
Convention or series no.
Title What to observe when setting up and operating photocopying machines
Original title Fotokopierer. Was beim Aufstellen und Betrieb zu beachten ist [in German]
Bibliographic information 1989, No.5, p.20-21. Illus.
Abstract Measures for the prevention of health hazards due to work with photocopiers include: (1) installation of photocopiers apart from other offices in a well ventilated room; (2) use of an ozone filter and/or exhaust system when there is frequent use of the photocopier in a closed room; (3) wearing of protective gloves when handling pulverised toner, in order to avoid skin contact; (4) prevention of inhalation of toner by keeping it sealed and avoiding spillage; (5) proper maintenance of photocopiers.
Descriptors (primary) ozone; duplicating; printing inks; nitrogen oxides
Descriptors (secondary) occupational hygiene; protective gloves; nitrogen dioxide; health hazards; offices; limitation of exposure; ventilation; workplaces
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Other equipment and plant
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Printing, photography and photocopying industry
Inorganic substances