3D Printers
3D Printer
Version: 1.0
Updated: 1 Dec 2024
Document Summary
This document outlines a Safe Work Procedure (SWP) for the operation and maintenance of 3D printers, providing detailed guidelines to ensure safety and compliance with organizational policies. It highlights key hazards, including unauthorized use, burns from high temperatures, harmful emissions from plastics, injuries from moving parts, electrical risks, and exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals. To mitigate these risks, it specifies mandatory training, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), adherence to manufacturer instructions, and the installation of safety measures such as ventilation systems, fire extinguishers, warning signs, and protective enclosures. The document also emphasizes monitoring the printer during use and ensuring it is operated only by authorized personnel.
Specific controls include avoiding contact with hot printer components, ensuring proper electrical safety measures, and implementing ventilation systems to manage fumes. It advises obtaining and referring to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for materials used and maintaining good practices for cleaning and maintenance. Additional precautions include tagging electrical equipment, isolating live parts during maintenance, and adhering to company policies to prevent illegal or unsafe printing activities.
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