Reference Book
Safety measures for operating a cutting machine
The bindery and finishing area has very powerful, high speed equipment. Some
have sharp blades.- Never place hands under a knife or clamp.
- Do not wear loose clothing while operating power machineries in bind-
ing area. - Never byepass or rewire two-handed controls on paper cutting machine.
- Turn off the power when you are finished with paper cutting.
- Do not talk with others while operating the paper cutter.
- Make sure that only one person is near the paper cutter to prevent distrac-
tion. - Do not test a blade for sharpness with your finger.
Personal protective devices
Personal protective devices include ear protection
devices, eye protection devices, respiratory protection
devices, skin protective devices
Ear plugs:- Ear plugs are utilised for protecting the
workers form the adverse effects of loud noise
produced by machines. Ear muffs give total protection
and comfort to the wearer during work.
Eye protection devicesinclude safety goggles,
glasses, and face shields. Eye protectors should
be worn when operating any type of machine that
can cause material to fly and strike workers.
Respiratory protection devices include respirators
and dust masks. Respiratory protection devices
should be worn when air borne particles create
respiratory hazards such as ink mist and chemical
vapours