HEALTH AND SAFETY
27080 Issue 1 August 98 1--3
HEALTH AND SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
Domino supplies Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s)giving specific safety
information with each of its ink, make--up and wash fluids. Thereare
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.
D Proper standards of industrial practice relating to cleanliness and
tidiness must be maintained
D Inks and their containers must be stored and handled with care
D 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.
D Contact with the mouth must be avoided. Therefore eating,
drinkingor smoking, oranypersonalhabits or actions whichmay
transfer ink to the mouth, must be avoided
D Contact with the eyes must be avoided. Suitable eye protection
must always be worn whenever there is any risk of splashing or
misting. If inkdoesgetinto the eyes, firstaid treatment is toflood
theaffectedeyefor15minuteswithsalinesolution,(orcleanwater
ifsalinesolutionisnotavailable),takingcarenottoallowthewater
to run into an unaffected eye. Medical aid must be obtained
immediately
D Most inks contain solvents which may injurethe skin. Warning of
this is given on the SDSs. Barrier creams should be used and
protective clothing worn
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