Posted By Kevin Coghill
I do recall some Oz research from a few years ago that didn't find any problems with modern copiers given good servicing etc.

Ozone is not an issue and the heat/noise from the vents etc is a comfort matter rather than a specific H&S one. Common sense would suggest not to site it right next to someone so that the venting is directed straight at them.

Noise is more of a nuisance but no more so than people talking all the time. Suggest you look to a compromise solution and use a "good working environment" as an approach to see if the copier can be sited in a dedicated copying room.

Posted By steve e ashton

There was some interesting (and illuminating) discussion on just one aspect of this subject at
http://www.iosh.co.uk/in...iew&forum=1&thread=29666

That thread did not consider the risks from ozone and / or magnetic fields and / or electrocution and/or heat stress, all of which have been associated with this type of office equipment previously.

My own view is that there are bigger and more pressing risks in most workplaces.

Steve