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.

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.

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.