Photocopiers in modern, toner cartridges and delivery systems thereof, are designed and planned so that there is no human contact with the toner. However, the reality is that operators photocopiers contact him. Malfunctioning of the cartridges, breaking machine components that expose the toner to the temperature and the possibility of the unfused toner paper ejected by the machine when a paper jam clearance. Photocopier toner commonly poses a risk to operators in these ways.
What is a toner?
Toner is a fine powder made ??of polymers and pigments. In very simple terms, is a plastic powder. How thin the particles depends on their use. A toner for high quality printer will be very fine, and one for low-end copier will be quite thick in comparison.
Contact with the toner
Although the toner is not considered carcinogenic, it can irritate. Are imposed normal safety precautions. If toner gets in your eyes, wash with water to remove particles as they, even benign substances are irritants. Remove the toner from your skin with soap and water as soon as possible. Do not eat or smoke until you have removed from the place and toner. Use a dry cloth or a lint brush to remove the toner from your clothes, then wash them in cold water to remove any remaining toner. Avoid using warm or hot water, as the heat will fix the toner to clothing, leaving a permanent stain. Wash with cold water to completely remove the cloth, before drying the garment.
Cleaning spills
Use a mask to avoid inhaling the toner. As with the eyes, even benign particles irritate the respiratory system. Barre spilled toner gently, as if Barrieras flour. Vigorous actions will cause the fine powder in the air to gradually settle on horizontal surfaces. Barre very slowly to keep dust from becoming airborne. You can use a vacuum with a micro particles capable of drawing fine . If in doubt, use a broom or brush to clean the spilled powder.
Discard
Discard the toner into a plastic garbage bag and then close it slowly. Be careful not to remove the air from the bag vigorously, toner powder or fly through the air. Place the bag inside another and close it well. This double bagging prevents dust from flying or spill if you pull something on him. The toner is a hazardous waste, so you can normally thrown away with regular trash. Do not reuse spilled toner, as foreign particles collected with the toner would contaminate the photocopier dispenser.
Security
Toner manufacturers print one safety data sheet (MSDS) for each type of toner they produce, and they should be available when needed. You can obtain these MSDS directly from the manufacturer or supplier who sells you the toner. Contact the manufacturer or visit their website to request and download the MSDS for each type of toner used in office equipment. These data sheets provide useful information to consumers regarding product composition, hazard identification, first aid, information combustibility, handling, storage and cleaning.