Sheetfed Offset Printing Press

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Sheetfed Offset Printing Press

Version: 1.0

Updated: 1 Dec 2024

Document Summary

This document provides safe work procedures for operating a sheetfed offset printing press, emphasizing training, safety precautions, and maintenance. Only trained and authorized personnel may operate the press, adhering to manufacturer guidelines. General precautions include ensuring all guards are securely fitted, avoiding loose clothing or jewelry, and conducting daily checks on safety devices. Operators must avoid direct contact with cleaning chemicals, inks, and hot parts.

Operational guidelines address specific units like feeders, printing, inking, dampening, and UV systems. Key measures include proper cleaning techniques, avoiding overexertion, and ensuring good ventilation. UV systems require additional precautions due to risks of electric shock, UV radiation, and high temperatures. Cleaning and maintenance tasks necessitate turning off and locking out the machine, using appropriate PPE, and following manufacturer-recommended procedures. Adherence to these protocols ensures safety and optimal operation of the printing press.

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