Heidelberg Receives Recognition from German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention
05/11/2004
Safe Access to New Speedmaster XL 105 Press
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is playing its part in preventing accidents at work thanks to the ergonomic and safe design of the steps on the Speedmaster XL 105. It has now received recognition from the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry. For added safety, the standardized design of the steps was based on a formula for safe access to machines. This formula defines the distances between the steps, thereby allowing safe and fatigue-free access to the machine. For platforms 500 millimeters high or over, a handrail is also provided to prevent danger of falling. Steps and platforms are made of textured metal to prevent slipping.
The risk of accidents caused by falling is widely underestimated, although these accidents can cause very serious injuries. That is why this type of step design is becoming more and more important.
"If the design of the steps is standardized throughout the machine, this makes the machine even safer and less tiring to operate," said Albrecht H. Glöckle as he presented the certificate of recognition on May 11, 2004 at drupa. Mr. Glöckle is head of the Prevention section of the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry. He also drew attention to the wider platform that makes handling of printing plates easier, and praised the smooth press contours and ergonomically shaped handles that also reduce the risk of stumbling and falling.
"We provide our customers with extremely productive and efficient print solutions where ergonomics and safety play a key role," explained Dr. Jürgen Rautert, Head of Technology at Heidelberg, "for example, the formula used for the step design on the new XL 105 press is also used on the new Dymatrix die cutter."
The recognition from the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry is part of a concerted drive on the part of all German Statutory Insurance and Prevention Institutions to prevent accidents caused by falling. Under the title "Action for safety", the Institutions aim to raise awareness of accidents caused by falling and give a new impetus to the prevention campaign.
Image:
Albrecht Glöckle (left) from the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention presented the certificate "safe access" for the new Speedmaster XL 105 press to Dr. Jürgen Rautert.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is playing its part in preventing accidents at work thanks to the ergonomic and safe design of the steps on the Speedmaster XL 105. It has now received recognition from the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry. For added safety, the standardized design of the steps was based on a formula for safe access to machines. This formula defines the distances between the steps, thereby allowing safe and fatigue-free access to the machine. For platforms 500 millimeters high or over, a handrail is also provided to prevent danger of falling. Steps and platforms are made of textured metal to prevent slipping.
The risk of accidents caused by falling is widely underestimated, although these accidents can cause very serious injuries. That is why this type of step design is becoming more and more important.
"If the design of the steps is standardized throughout the machine, this makes the machine even safer and less tiring to operate," said Albrecht H. Glöckle as he presented the certificate of recognition on May 11, 2004 at drupa. Mr. Glöckle is head of the Prevention section of the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry. He also drew attention to the wider platform that makes handling of printing plates easier, and praised the smooth press contours and ergonomically shaped handles that also reduce the risk of stumbling and falling.
"We provide our customers with extremely productive and efficient print solutions where ergonomics and safety play a key role," explained Dr. Jürgen Rautert, Head of Technology at Heidelberg, "for example, the formula used for the step design on the new XL 105 press is also used on the new Dymatrix die cutter."
The recognition from the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention in the Printing and Paper Industry is part of a concerted drive on the part of all German Statutory Insurance and Prevention Institutions to prevent accidents caused by falling. Under the title "Action for safety", the Institutions aim to raise awareness of accidents caused by falling and give a new impetus to the prevention campaign.
Image:
Albrecht Glöckle (left) from the German Institution for Statutory Insurance and Prevention presented the certificate "safe access" for the new Speedmaster XL 105 press to Dr. Jürgen Rautert.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Corporate Communications
Hilde Weisser
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 66
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: hilde.weisser@heidelberg.com
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