Health And Safety; Introduction; Basic Requirements - Citronix ci5000 Series Operation Manual

Health and Safety

Introduction

Citronix supplies Safety Data Sheets (SDS) giving specific safety information with each of its ink, make-
up and wash fluids. There are also warnings on each container. The following notes are for general
guidance only.

Basic Requirements

When used correctly, printing inks do not cause problems. However, everybody using them should be
familiar with the appropriate safety standards and be aware of the precautions that should be taken. The
following are basic requirements:
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Proper standards of industrial practice relating to cleanliness and tidiness must be maintained.
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Inks and their containers must be stored and handled with care.
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Smoking or the use of open flames (or other sources of ignition) in the vicinity of any inks or
solvents is highly dangerous and therefore strictly inadvisable.
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All who come into contact with inks must be properly instructed in their use.
Directions for safe working practices vary according to the environment. The following are broad
principles so that necessary precautions may be taken:
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Contact with the mouth must be avoided. Therefore, eating, drinking or smoking, or any personal
habits or actions which may transfer ink to the mouth, must be avoided.
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Contact with the eyes must be avoided. Suitable eye protection must always be worn whenever
there is any risk of splashing or misting. If ink does get into the eyes, first aid treatment is to flood
the affected eye for 15 minutes with saline solution, (or clean water if saline solution is not
available), taking care not to allow the water to run into an unaffected eye. Medical aid must be
obtained immediately.
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After exposure to ink, all possible traces must be washed off as soon as possible at the nearest
washing facility.
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Most inks contain solvents which may injure the skin. Good working practice must always be
employed and risk assessments carried out. Safety Data Sheets are available that give advice on
personal protective equipment. Most gloves only offer limited and short term exposure protection
and must be changed after any splashing and on a frequent basis.
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Many inks contain materials which vaporize easily and can be inhaled. Good ventilation is
necessary.
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Any used cleaning materials, e.g. rags, paper wipes, are a potential fire hazard. They must be
collected for safe disposal after use.
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Certain inks are allowed for use where they can be in indirect contact with food. In these cases,
the following precautions must be observed in addition to those appropriate to hygiene:
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