Stackers/Palletizers — Safety Comes First

By Erik Cagle

Senior Editor

The recent, unfortunate death of a worker making repairs to a stacking machine brought to light the recurring theme of 'safety above all else.'

We are fortunate to live in an age where automation has made life a lot easier in the printing plant. Much of the grunt work has been eradicated and, in some cases, the need for human intervention has been erased. Manufacturers have made great strides to enhance performance and ensure optimal operator safety. The pressroom is a much safer place than it was 20, 10, even five years ago.