Shrink Wrapper
Safe Working Procedure No:
SWP - 2012-025
Version:
1.0
Date Approved:
Date Commenced:
30.04.2012
Review Date:
24.04.2012
Location of
Equipment
Y4A Macquarie Lighthouse Press
Northern end of the facility
Purpose of
Equipment/
Work Activity
Shrink-wraps finished print material.
Places a plastic covering over the
material, similar to a plastic envelope, to
protect it from dust & dirt.
Approvals, Training
or Qualifications
required:
1. Training in this SWP.
2. Understand & apply verbal instructions.
3. Observe & apply safe systems of work.
4. Undertake OHS induction.
Supervision Required
Nil provided the person has been trained
in this SWP.
Jan. 2013
Warnings &
Restrictions
Personal Protective
Equipment
Potential Hazards
Possible Consequences
Hazard Controls
1. Faulty or frayed
electrical cords &
outlet.
Electric shock or electrocution.
1. Visual inspection prior to use of machine.
2. Tag out procedure for faulty leads or outlets.
3. Regular testing & tagging regime.
2.1 Exposure to hot
surfaces.
 Burn injuries
 Hitting & striking injuries from
the sealing bar.
 Nip points from the belt & chain
conveyors.
1. Hazard awareness: training in this SWP.
2. Keep hands & fingers clear of hot surfaces.
3. Know the location of the emergency stop button.
4. Never attempt to clear a jam whilst the machine is on.
5. Machine must cool down before rectifying a jam.
6. Sealing bar to remain up when not in use.
3. Manual handling &
ergonomics
Sprain & strain injuries
1. Operator to stand on the anti-fatigue mat.
2. Operator to apply correct MH techniques as per their
induction training when performing MH tasks.
Environment
 Contain & clean spills immediately.
 Recycle paper & plastic off cuts by placing into the appropriate bin.
Emergency
Procedures
 Medical emergency: minor injury seek first aid. Serious injury seek first aid & call security
x9999.
 Fire: if you are trained & it is safe to do so, you could attempt to contain or extinguisher a
fire by using the CO2 fire extinguisher adjacent to the shrink-wrapper.
Maintenance
 As per the maintenance instructions in the manual.
 Authorised people only to conduct maintenance work on this machine.
 Ensure the machine is isolated whilst conducting maintenance activities.
2.2 Exposure to moving
parts.
Relevant:
 WHS Act 2011, WHS Regulation 2011, Operating manual
Legislation/Guidelines/Standards
Procedure
Actions
Hazard Controls
1. Pre-checks
Perform a visual check of machine including
electrical cords, power board & outlet & the
compressor.
Notify your supervisor immediately if there
are any electrical faults.
2. Control panel

Main on/off switch.
Thermostat

Fan (blows hot air onto the plastic whilst
in the heat tunnel)

Heater ON button

Speed control for the chain conveyor
(into the heat tunnel)
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Turn the compressor ON.
Turn power to the machine ON.
Turn the machine ON.
3. Start the machine
Emergency STOP
Machine ON
Note: the compressor is inside the white unit
behine the shrink-wrapper.
4. Set-up the stock
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
Square up the plastic.
Place the stock on the preparation table.
There are two ways to wrap: perform a tight
shrink-wrap where the stock will go through
the heat tunnel, or perform a loose bag wrap
where the material will be loosely wrapped
& not processed through the heat tunnel.
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Place stock up against the end of the
plastic insert.
Move the stock onto the green conveyor
& position it up against the edge of the
L-bracket.
Activate the sealing bar by depressing
the foot pedal.
Keep hands
& fingers
clear of the
sealing bar.