Printing publications

HSE priced publications for the printing industry

The HSE have produced a number of priced publications specifically for the printing industry: Orders can be posted to HSE Books, PO Box 1999,Sudubury, Suffolk CO10 2WA. Alternatively, orders can be e-mailed to HSE Books, Or phoned in by using our telephone ordering service. Tel. 01787 881165.

• The Printers' Guide to Health and Safety 2nd edition
• The Guide to safe use of power operated paper cutting guillotines

HSE free publications for the printing industry

The HSE have produced a number of free publications specifically for the printing industry: The text of most free publications can be viewed and downloaded online.

• Safe systems of work for cleaning sheet-fed offset lithographic printing presses: Printing Information Sheet No 1
• Safe systems of work for cleaning web-fed offset lithographic printing presses: Printing Information Sheet No 2
• Safe systems of work for cleaning flex-graphic, rotory letterpress & gravure printing presses: Printing Information Sheet No 3
• Safety at Power operated paper-cutting guillotines
• Handling the News - Advice for employers on manual handling of bundles IACL 105
• Handling the News - Advice for Newsagents and Employees on safe handling of bundles IACL 106

EU Standards

There are a number of European safety standards that apply to machinery used for printing. Below is a list of the standards

• BSEN 1010-1:2004+A1:2010 Safety of machinery
  Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines. Common requirements
• BSEN 1010-2:2004+A1:2010 Safety of machinery
  Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines. Printing and varnishing machines including pre-press machinery
• BSEN 1010-3:2004+A1:2010 Safety of machinery
  Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines. Cutting machines
• BSEN 1010-4:2004+A1:2010 Safety of machinery
  Safety requirements for the design and construction of printing and paper converting machines. Bookbinding, paper converting and finishing machines

To find the most up to date versions of these standards or to purchase then check the British Standards on Line web site provided through the British Standards Institution .

Other HSE free publications

The HSE produced a wide range of other free publications which are relevant to many types of employers, including printers. A selection of these free publications are included here. The text of most free publications can be viewed and downloaded online. Printed copies can be ordered from HSE Books.

• Manual handling at work: A brief guide INDG143
• Manual Handling Assessment Charts INDG383
• Aching arms (or RSI) in small businesses – Is ill health due to upper limb disorders a problem in your workplace? INDG171
• Preventing slips and trips at work: A brief guide INDG225
• Managing Vehicle Safety at the Workplace: Leaflet for Employers INDG199
• Safe use of ladders and stepladders – An employers guide INDG402
• Five Steps to Risk Assessment INDG163
• Guidance for the Recovered Paper Industry INDG392