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Posted By Simon Micklewright
What could be the possible risks of keeping a photocopier in a cupboard? the cupboard is in the wall of a medium sized office, the door is kept closed until use is required, no one can enter the cupboard, the photocopier fits snuggly!
any ideas
Simon
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Posted By Nick House
Hi Simon
You don't say whether there is room for people to enter the 'cupboard' to use the copier, although from your comment that the copier fits 'snugly' in the cupboard, I would assume not.
Generally, with modern machines, the risks to staff is low. However, you should ensure that there is adequate ventilaion (either natural or mechanical) of the cupboard, to disperse any build up of heat.
Excessive heat can cause 2 main problems - fatigue and distress to users when operating the copier due to fumes (although as most modern machines are filtered, this should be minimal), and fire caused by the cabling/ power sockets generating excessive heat which cannot be dissipated fast enough.
Another point to remember is whether access is limited for routine maintenance, toner replacement and the clearing of paper jams, without having to continually lug the machine into an open area (manual handling?)
Hope this helps.
Regards
Nick.
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Posted By Dave Wilson
Why keep it in a cupboard anyway? Is there an alterior motive for this?
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Posted By Bob
Older machines have been linked with the production of ozone. Alternatively if the machine is poorly maintained there is the potential for toner dust (carcinogenic!!!)
rob.
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Posted By Nick House
The only carcinogen that I am aware of is Carbon Black. However, toner only contains approximately 7% of this, and extensive studies have found that there was no evidence of cancer production, and no unusual death rates.
Also, since the studies were carried out, manufacturers have changed thier manufacturing processes, further alleviating any risk to health.
Thefore, the only persons that could be affected by this would be people who already have a compromised respiratory system (such as Asthma, Bronchitis, etc.).
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Posted By Tom Waddell
All of the above comments are appropriate, but what about the fire risk, you do not say if you have a fire certificate, but from experience it is unlikely that the Fire Brigade (or your insurers) would be happy with the arrangement unless suitable fire detection (and possibly supression) systems are in place.
Has your Fire Risk Assessment covered this, especially in relation to the build up of heat in the restricted space, with, I assume, an amount of combustable material (photocopy paper) in close proximity.
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Posted By Simon Micklewright
Thanks everyone
The photocopier will be removed from the cupboard and relocated to a more suitable location.
Thanks
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