DYEING MACHINERY RISK PREVENTION

Atmospheric dyeing machinery
(Operating temp. up to 100C)

Hot parts guarded

Steam injection noise-reduced design

Open vessels in a safe location

Buckets with lids

Enough drainage

Emergency contact

Limited access to operations (physically)

Screen printing machines

Guarded shearing areas

Platforms/walkways

Access prevention during screen preparation
(lasers, ultra violet light, etc.)

High temperature dyeing machines
(HTDMs)

Safety valves

Continious overview of pressure and temperature

Supply pipes fitted with reducing valves (automatic)

Thermal locks maintaineid regulary

Inter-connected machines - non-return valves

Devices to break multi-bolted doors

Quick-opening doors

Hot parts guarded

Sufficient ventilation for emergency situations

Emergency stop buttons

Documented safe system of work

Well maintained access

Usual HTDMs
(Operating temp. up to 110C)

HTDMs that exceed 110C
(Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000)