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Posted By Jean
I have just been given the contract for providing risk, safety and security expertise to a printing company. However, I could really do with some help on this queary.
Where do we stand on the provision of eye tests to printers. An important part of their role is to proof check the printed documents, for colour, alignment etc.
One of the printers who has been with the company for x number of years has advised the HR Director that he is colour blind, and that is why he is not producing competent work.
Is there a colour blind test that I can use/buy in the service etc.etc.
The company are happy to take on any advice that I provide. Has anyone had to deal with the above issues and are able to advise?
Are there any good books/websites out there on hazards in the 'printing industry' you would recommend in order that I can enhance my knowledge and expertise in this area
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Posted By David Daniels
Jean
I used to work for a printing ink manufacturer and as such our colour matcher's used to have an annual medical undertaken by an occupational health nurse. Part of this was a general eyesight test as well as a colour blindness test using the Ishihara guides (the books with the "hidden numbers" etc).
Hope this helps
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Posted By Liesel
Some opticians can also provide the Ishihara test- in my days in an accredited Asbestos bulk test lab the analysts had to pass screening for colour vision. The lab used a local opticians' practise- they were also the provider for safety glasses and DSE eye tests and so forth.
Perhaps the client could also be specific as to what level of colour vision is required for the job- colour vision defects come in different types so you probably need to know more about the implications of different colour vision defects before going down the route of colour vision screening.
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Posted By Jean
I'm confused, can employees ability to detect colours vary as they get older? Is this linked to natural deterioration's in sight?
The employee who has raised this issue only announced he was colour blind when his work was being picked up for discrepancies.
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Posted By Taff2
Can't see how colour blindness that affects a persons competency to do a job correctly in this case is leading to a h& s concern?!?
If he/she can't do the job correctly - then this is an issue for HR, not H&S professional. Stick to your remit, unless yuo want the extra work and responsibility
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Posted By Jean
Thanks Taff, I appreciate where you are coming from. However, this is a relatively small company, and the HR Director is keen to rule out H & S issues, before going down the disciplinary route. To be honest, she has a great attitude and I would prefer to work with her to resolve the situation, as I think that its in everyone's interests.
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Posted By srd
Hi Jean.
For information on hazards in the printing industry, check out the www.hse.gov.uk web site and choose 'printing' from the 'your industry, pull down menu at the top right hand side.
Also get hold of a copy of The Printers Guide to Health and Safety, published by the HSC and the Printing Industry Advisory Committee, and available from the HSE for £12.50. (When you are on the HSE printing home page, click on 'publications' to see details / buy).
This book covers almost everything you need to know regarding health and safety in the printing industry, and is worth every penny.
Stephen.
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