Introduction to rubber processing and safety issues
This section provides details of the mechanical processes involved in the production of various types of
rubber goods. Details are included of the various safety and fire and explosion hazards but there are only
brief references made to the health risks. For information on health risks see health and safety topics.
The industry uses very powerful machinery with the potential to cause fatal and serious injuries. There are
established industry safeguarding standards for two-roll mills, internal mixers and calenders. Many serious
accidents take place during repairs or to clear blockages etc. and there must be procedures in place to
ensure that safe interventions take place.