Additive Manufacturing Assessments
3D printing
3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing, is the process by which a three-dimensional object is built from a computer model by laying down successive layers of material.
Production processes and materials vary greatly between 3D printing applications, each having its own unique set of health and safety hazards. Tim Prestage Ltd can provide safety guidelines which are generally internationally accepted by Quality and Safety Authorities in the World.
3D Printing Hazards
3D Printing Hazards include:
- Chemical Vapours
- Nanoparticle Emissions
- Corrosive Baths, Vapour Baths
- Biological Material
- Heat, Flammability
- Inert Gas
- Electric Shock
- Mechanical Hazards
- Ultraviolet Light/Lasers
Control Measures
Control measures need to be sufficient and suitable and in some circumstances in particular 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing will need formally inspecting and certifying, by a recognised authority for insurance purposes.
Why not find out more about this fascinating new development in manufacturing and if you need advice on safety and health including the preparation of risk assessments and safety procedures for 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing then contact us and we will be able to tell you more.
In our advisory role we support and use the “UL 3400 Facility Safety Guideline” and the excellent Singapore “TR 87:2021 Safety of additive manufacturing facilities”.
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