Graphic technology — Safety requirements for graphic technology equipment and systems — Part 1: General requirements
Graphic technology — Safety requirements for graphic technology equipment and systems — Part 1: General requirements
This document provides safety specifications for the design and construction of new equipment used in prepress systems, printing press systems, binding and finishing systems, converting systems, corrugated board manufacturing systems and stand‑alone platen presses. It is applicable to equipment used in stand-alone mode, or in combination with other machines, including ancillary equipment, in which all the machine actuators (e.g. drives) of the equipment are controlled by the same control system. The requirements given in this document are applicable to the equipment covered by ISO 12643 (all parts), unless otherwise noted. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with the applicable part of ISO 12643 that contains additional requirements specific to a particular type of equipment. This document addresses recognized significant hazards specific to equipment and systems in the following areas: — mechanical; — electrical; — slipping, tripping, falling; — ergonomics; — noise; — UV and laser radiation; — fire and explosion; — thermal; — substances and material used for processing; — failure, malfunction of control system; — other types of emissions [e.g. ozone, ink mist, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), etc.]. This document is not applicable to: — equipment manufactured before the date of its publication; — ordinary office equipment for digital printing and paper processing, such as digital printers, copiers, sorters, binders and staplers, which is intended for use outside the printing and paper industry; — winder-slitters and sheeters in paper finishing (sheeters with unwinders); — office-type collating machines equipped with friction feeders; — mail processing machines; — machines used for filling packages (such as machines for shaping, filling, and closing the package); and — textile printing presses. The safety principles established in this document can also be applicable to the design of equipment within areas of technology that are not specified in ISO 12643 (all parts).
ISO 12643-1:2023 is the foundational international standard addressing safety requirements for graphic technology equipment and systems. Developed by ISO, this document outlines general safety specifications for the design and construction of new machines used in graphic technology, such as prepress, printing, binding, finishing, converting, corrugated board manufacturing, and stand-alone platen presses. The standard covers standalone and interconnected systems where equipment actuators are governed by a unified control system.
The requirements in ISO 12643-1:2023 apply to a broad spectrum of equipment within the printing and paper industry, setting the baseline for mitigating recognized hazards and ensuring workplace safety. This document should be used alongside other applicable parts of the ISO 12643 series, which provide further details for specific equipment types.
ISO 12643-1:2023 comprehensively addresses significant hazards and safety measures relevant to graphic technology equipment, including:
ISO 12643-1 emphasizes risk assessment, safeguarding strategies (physical guards, interlocks), emergency stops, warning devices, and detailed guidelines for machine markings and instruction manuals.
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ISO 12643-1:2023 is critical for manufacturers, integrators, and users in the printing and paper converting sectors who are responsible for:
Organizations that apply ISO 12643-1 benefit from improved occupational safety, reduced workplace accidents, efficient risk mitigation, and enhanced product credibility in international markets.
ISO 12643-1:2023 is intended for use in conjunction with relevant parts of the ISO 12643 series, each covering specific types of graphic technology equipment. Key related standards and references include:
For comprehensive compliance, organizations should reference not only ISO 12643-1 but also the applicable standards tailored to their specific equipment and operational context.
By aligning with ISO 12643-1:2023, the graphic technology industry enhances equipment safety, ensures regulatory compliance, and protects operators across diverse printing and converting operations.