Document ID (ISN) | 76414 |
CIS number |
01-574 |
Year |
2000 |
Convention or series no. |
HSE Printing Information Sheet No.2
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Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
Title |
Safe systems of work for cleaning web-fed offset lithographic printing presses |
Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, July 2000. 4p. |
Abstract |
This information sheet was produced by the Printing Industry Advisory Committee in response to concerns about the large number of accidents occurring during operation and maintenance of web-fed printing presses. It provides guidance for employees and supervisors on safe working methods. Main topics covered: accident trends, 1991/1992 to 1995/96; causes of accidents; examples of incidents involving web-fed offset presses; description of a step-by-step approach to the choice of an appropriate method of work (assessing safeguarding standards; deciding on the appropriate safe system for cleaning; training and instruction of employees; monitoring and review by managers). A safeguard checklist is included. |
Descriptors (primary) |
safety devices; United Kingdom; safe working methods; cylinder printing machines; cleaning; offset printing |
Descriptors (secondary) |
machinery guarding regulations; check lists; data sheet |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Paper-making and printing
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Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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Browse category(ies) |
Safety devices Cleaning work Printing, photography and photocopying industry
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