Plate Pre-installation Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Customer Site Survey
1. Introduction
Kodak is committed to providing the safest imaging products and the best-in-industry solutions to ensure
the safest possible operating conditions. Many generations of Kodak CTP products have been used since
its introduction in 1996 by the graphic communications industry globally to print millions of pages safely
with minimal environmental impact. This guidance document is meant to encourage customers to
continue to implement good safety and environmental practices at their facilities, which will result in the
safe and productive use of computer-to-plate products.
2. Indoor Air Quality
The use of thermal plates is safe if the proper recommendations for imaging and ventilation are followed.
Since the imaging of thermal plates could result in the emission of trace levels of gases and particulates as
thermal decomposition by-products it is important to follow Kodak鈥檚 imaging recommendations for laser
intensity and drum speeds to minimize emissions. Imaging the media at higher than recommended
exposures and/or using slower then recommended drum speeds could result in higher level of gaseous
emissions and more particulates due to ablation which could affect both print quality as well as air quality.
Use of proper ventilation is important to maintain odors and contaminants at acceptable levels.
This section has been developed to help ensure that the customer has proper ventilation and that a
chemical/particulate filtration and/or local exhaust are considered if general ventilation is inadequate.
2a. Space
Position of equipment
Sketch location of device within the room
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Room Dimensions
Length _____ Width ______ Height _____ Units: ft or m
________ Units (ft3 or m3)
Room volume:
2b. Mechanical Ventilation
Is the room supplied with mechanical ventilation?
Yes No
If yes, indicate location of supply air diffusers and return air vents on the above room diagram
Total estimated air volume supplied to the room:
________ Units: ft3/hr. or m3/hr.
Estimated volume of fresh outside air in the air supplied to the room
________ Units: ft3/hr. or m3/hr.
Room Air Changes per hour =Total volume of fresh air per hour/Volume of room
________ Units: ft3/hr. or m3/hr.
Does the room air changes per hour meet the general ventilation requirements for a safe work
environment?
Yes No
2c. Platesetter Contaminant Control
Does the customer have the ability to vent the platesetter externally if general ventilation is
inadequate?
Yes No
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If the customer cannot vent to the outside, will a UDRC (Universal Debris Removal Cabinet) or
a similar filtration system be installed to filter emissions generated from the platesetter?
Yes No
Will a chemical filter be included with the UDRC or similar system to capture vapor emissions
generated from the platesetter?
Yes No
Will a particulate filter be included with the UDRC or similar system to capture particulate
emissions generated from the platesetter?
Yes No
If the platesetter will be vented indoors (following recommended filtering practices, e.g. use of
UDRC along with chemical filters), is customer aware of the critical need to change both the
particulate filter and the chemical filter according to manufacturer鈥檚 recommendations in order
to ensure adequate exhaust ventilation for the device, to minimize odors, and to ensure
compliance with exposure limits.
Yes No
2d. Ovens & Processor Contaminant Control
Will the customer use a prebake or postbake oven?
Yes No
If yes, has the customer evaluated using an exhaust hood to vent the prebake or postbake oven
to the outside if general ventilation is inadequate?
Yes No
3. MSDSs/AISs
The Article Information Sheet (AIS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is an important document
that reviews, amongst other things, hazards associated with a product and exposure controls. The
MSDS/AIS is usually sent automatically to the customer by Kodak when they purchase products for the
first time or a major revision is made. It is important that the customer reviews the MSDSs/AISs for
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products they will be using and understand the recommended ventilation requirements, occupational
exposure limits and personal protective equipment (PPE) that is required to use the product safely. MSDSs
can be found at graphics.kodak.com/MSDS
Has the customer obtained all required MSDSs/AISs for consumables?
Yes No
Has the customer planned to implement the proper engineering controls to ensure that the
airborne levels of potentially emitted contaminants during imaging are below regulated and
recommended occupational levels?
Yes No
Has the customer planned to implement the recommended PPE?
Yes No
4. Effluent Disposal
Some thermal plates use processing chemicals that either have a high pH such as MX 1813 developer or low pH
such as 850s finisher and may require neutralization or other treatment prior to disposal in order to be in
compliance.
Does the customer have information on the proper disposal of CTP developers?
Yes No
Has the customer reviewed the regulatory requirements for the disposal of effluents to
ensure compliance with local, state & federal regulations?
Yes No
Has the customer reviewed information on neutralization systems if their effluents
won鈥檛 meet local, state or federal ph compliance limits?
Yes No
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5. Plate Disposal
Thermal plates are generally not considered as a hazardous waste for disposal purposes. However,
customers should always consult with the local regulations for disposal requirements. Kodak recommends
recycling aluminum plates which produces revenue while reducing waste going to the landfill.
Has customer reviewed information on the Kodak Aluminum Printing Plate Recycling Program?
Yes No
6. Equipment Disposal
All equipment such as processors and ovens should be disposed of according to all local, state and federal
regulations at the end of life. Kodak will assume the responsibility to remove and recycle Kodak owned
equipment at the end of life when it is loaned to a customer.
Has customer reviewed information on the Kodak Equipment Recycling Program?
Yes No
Will the customer return Kodak owned equipment at the end of life or loan period?
Yes No
More Information
This service is part of Kodak鈥檚 Printer鈥檚 EnviroServices Program (PEP). Helping customers with
environmental concerns and compliance is a major commitment of Kodak. PEP consists of a
comprehensive range of environmental and safety products and services specially designed to allow
Kodak鈥檚 GCG customers to meet their environmental, safety, and health objectives in a cost-effective
manner. For more information, please contact the Kodak EnviroServices Hotline at (877) 574-7274 or
PEP@Kodak.com.
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Group does not receive fees. There are no warranties, express or implied, in connection with the provision of this service, including but not limited
to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user shall determine the suitability of these services for the
intended use, and the user assumes all risk and liability if these services are not fit for the particular purpose intended. Kodak shall not have any
obligation or liability to any user or other third party arising out of any services performed by an independent vendor, pursuant to this offer. The
user shall indemnify, defend and hold Kodak harmless from and against any and all claims, costs and liabilities arising directly or indirectly from the
user's use of these services. The services offered in this brochure are subject to change and/or discontinuance without notice.
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