| Document ID (ISN) | 64758 |
| CIS number |
95-1466 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-7176-0846-8 |
| Year |
1995 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission, Printing Industry Advisory Committee |
| Title |
Chemical safety in the printing industry |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, PO Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 6FS, United Kingdom, 1995. vi, 53p. Illus. 66 ref. Price: GBP 9.50. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this guidance booklet: health hazards caused by chemicals in the printing industry (skin and eye contact, inhalation and ingestion); fire and explosion hazards; pollution control; managing chemical safety (exposure limits, collection of health and safety information, substitution of hazardous substances, evaluating risks); chemical safety measures; exhaust ventilation systems; use of respiratory protective equipment; safe storage, handling and transport procedures; spillage control; waste disposal; precautions during maintenance; instruction and training of personnel; record keeping and review. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
printing industry; United Kingdom; plant safety and health organization; safety and health engineering; harmful substances |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
local exhaust; safety guides; storage; limitation of exposure; exhaust ventilation; hazard evaluation; substitution; personal protective equipment; respirators; containment of spills; fire protection; health hazards; safety and health documentation; information of personnel; ducts |
| 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) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Printing, photography and photocopying industry
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