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News Release from: Heidelberg
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 May 2004
Heidelberg Safety Award Presented At
Drupa
Heidelberg is playing its part in preventing accidents at work thanks to the ergonomic and safe design of the steps on the Speedmaster XL 105.
Heidelberg is playing its part in preventing accidents at work thanks to the ergonomic and safe design of the steps on the Speedmaster XL 105 It has now received recognition from the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 6 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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For added safety, the standardised design of the steps was based on a formula for safe access to machines said Heidelberg.
The formula defines the distances between the steps, thereby allowing safe and fatigue-free access to the machine.
For platforms 500 mm high or over, a handrail is also provided to prevent danger of falling.
Steps and platforms are made of textured metal to prevent slipping.
The risk of accidents caused by falling is widely underestimated, although these accidents can cause very serious injuries, added the company, which is why that type of step design is becoming more and more important.
"If the design of the steps is standardised throughout the machine, it makes the machine even safer and less tiring to operate," said Albrecht H.
Glockle as he presented the certificate of recognition at Drupa.
Mr Glockle is head of the Prevention section of the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry.
He also drew attention to the wider platform that makes handling of printing plates easier, and praised the smooth press contours and ergonomically shaped handles that also reduce the risk of stumbling and falling.
"Ergonomics and safety play a key role.
For example, the formula used for the step design on the new XL 105 press is also used on the new Dymatrix die cutter," explained Dr Jurgen Rautert, head of technology at Heidelberg.
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