Photocopier Personell's Exposure to Radiation

As a person employed in a manpower agency, I am quite concerned as to the welfare of our employees. Hearing people talk about underpayment really bothers me, considering that most people submit themselves for employment in order to meet their daily needs. Employee compensation is set by the government to be followed by the employers. It is sad that there are still companies who pay their employees below the required minimum wage. With this, it does not surprise me that even the necessary protective gear are not complied

Oh, I thought Photocopy is okay -- but I think, it depends on the photocopy stations. What I observe is it become normal to some of the employees who did not wear any protective gear. Maybe they thought that it is okay with them. I thought photocopy stations is harmless. What I know is computer that is full of harmful radiation. Based on my experience, I almost got blind in my left eye for using the computer for almost 24 hours a day. That is the time I am using myLot as my full time work because I do not have any job, but now, I use it less and my computer does not have any anti-radiation, and I am glad that my left eye is already healed by the doctor who is a specialist in the eye treatment.

I think there are studies already that show photocopiers are safe for those who use it. There's no radiation involved here. I think however that those operating copiers for commercial purposes might want to wear something to protect their eyes from the constant flash the copiers make since they're doing it for the whole day, in our country, at least, where photocopying is still pretty much done especially near schools and government facilities.

Where my company normally does their high volume photocopies, they normally wear protective eye gear when utilizing the equipment and most of the time even protective hand gloves as well. The hair (if they are women) are picked up on pony tails and never loose. I personally think that they should make it mandatory for all personnel when utilizing the equipment to wear protective gear, not only does it protect their employees health, but it prevents them from being part of any lawsuit due to neglect in their part.

i was exposed in photocopier, riso machine /mimeo machine for 6 years. well its really a health hazardous to anyone who will exposed to that kind of machine. For those years i always experienced headache. the company should do some actions to that matter coz really it affects anyones health.

I think that there are new photocopy machine that does not emit a lot of uv lights or radiation. Some are safe to use. But, I also heard that there are risk when exposed to it for a very long time, especially for those pregnant woman. I don't know if they've already have some case analyis for this one.

Modern day photocopiers are safe from radiation, unless someone stares at the UV lamp that scans the document being photocopied. This cannot be done any way except intentionally. In India there is no rule for providing for any protective gear for this activity. The only activity that is hazardous is re-filling the toner, which is a black powder with electrostatic proprieties. This if inhaled can cause pulmonary distress and according to the label can also cause cancer. However, the changes are very few and far in-between, about 1 re-fill for every 10,000 copies. Also this job can be done only by professionals in their work places. I think that working in a copier is a normal non hazardous office activity.