Sheetfed Pressroom Safety: A Quick-Reference Guide (PDF)

Technological advancements in printing presses have led to increased speeds. Faster presses pose additional safety problems; however, improved training methods and guarding devices have reduced potential hazards.

A systematic safety approach can further reduce the number of accidents. Press operators should work under the basic principle that all accidents in the pressroom can be prevented. Nearly 85% of all accidents are caused by unsafe acts, while the other 15% are caused by unsafe conditions.

This MicroLesson serves to review some of the major safety concerns in the pressroom in a quick-reference format. Topics include:

• General press safety
• Feeder system
• Sheet register system
• Delivery system
• Printing unit
• Inking system
• Dampening system
• Makeready
• The pressrun
• Maintenance and mechanics