Category: Print & Dye Workshop
Level: Gold
Author: Hannah Ogahara, June Fish, Laura Bak
The Impact: <p>Without active optimisation of equipment and ventilation systems, workshops can remain inefficient, increasing energy demand, chemical exposure risk, and resource use. Equipment such as heat presses, exposure units, and washout systems may be overused or poorly optimised, and ventilation may result in unnecessary energy loss or untreated emissions. A whole-life approach improves safety, reduces environmental impact, and supports more efficient and resilient workshop operation.</p>
Details
Workshops actively manage equipment and ventilation systems as part of a whole-life resource strategy.
Preventative maintenance, repair, and informed equipment decisions are prioritised.
Equipment (e.g. heat presses, exposure units, washout systems) and ventilation are used effectively to ensure safe working conditions, while also considering opportunities to reduce environmental impact through improved airflow efficiency, filtration where appropriate, and reduced energy demand.
Decisions consider energy use, resource efficiency, exposure control, and process reliability.
