Prepare and load sheet-fed substrates

Maintain the condition of substrates in sheet form for printing

1. check substrates are protected from physical damage and deterioration at all times.
2. store substrates for print in a suitable environment with adequate protection from the effects of changes to humidity and temperature
3. confirm paper and board has time to adjust to the printing environment before use
4. check materials are identified in respect of their type and their intended use
5. use pallet moving equipment without damage to the pallet or the materials stored on it following standard operating procedures**

Stack and destack sheet substrates

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6. check substrates have been identified for the job and you have authority to proceed
7. unwrap substrate following standard operating procedures
8. aerate substrates following standard operating procedures
9. stack substrate into machine feeders following standard operating procedures
10. report to your manager if there is insufficient material or if the material is damaged or has faults in it
11. de-stack printed sheets for further processing, packing or transport
12. confirm printed sheets are dry enough to handle without marking before handling
13. protect printed stacks from damage or deterioration

Health and Safety

1. your duties and responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role
2. regulations on the safe handling of equipment and materials.
3. manufacturer's health and safety requirements relevant to your job
4. what personal protective equipment should be used in your job
5. how to stop a machine in the event of an emergency
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   Communication

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6. how to communicate with colleagues
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Workplace policy and practice

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7. workplace objectives, priorities, standards and procedures
8. the working practices existing in the workplace
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Time and Resources

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9. how to maximise productivity
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The operation of equipment

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10. the risks associated with materials handling and how to avoid them
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The causes and treatment of common faults

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11. processing faults
12. machine faults
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Administrative procedures

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13. recording and reporting
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Environmental

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14. any specific environmental legislation that covers processes in your company
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Quality assurance and control

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15. techniques for controlling quality
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Materials

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16. the types and characteristics of paper, board and other commonly used substrates
17. how to maintain the quality of materials during storage and handling