Posted By kkolts
Hi,
Can anyone tell me what the standard minimum distance should be between a photocopier and user/staff?
Thanks
Kylie

Posted By Phill Firmin
This is really a matter of risk assessment.
If it has to do with staff complaints for perceived hazards, then no doubt it would be wise to address the issue and provide suitable feedback.

If there is a noise annoyance factor, rather than simply a noise issue in terms of loudness then you will need to determine whether this is justified and possibly provide a screen if staff cannot be moved away any further. It may be worth taking a few decibal readings to also prove to the staff that all is well, this often helps to dampen problems down a lot.

Occasionally someone will raise concerns about toner emmissions, which as far as I know are carcinogenic, but the reports I have read provide insufficient evidence to get over excited about this. Provided the cartridges are handled correctly by trained staff there should be no real reason for concern.

It would be therefore wise to check the manufacturers specification and instructions for anything along these lines to support your RA approach and control decisions, even if it is a 'no change Jose' result!

Phill Firmin.

Posted By kkolts
Thanks for the all the replies.

Posted By graeme12345
One way of reducing the hazard would be to
"get someone else to do it"

What significant injury could you incur from using a photo copier as part of the daily office routine.

Do people really think a reputable manufacturing company would leave themselves wide open to a civil claim