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Health Hazards in a Foundry. Book II. Melting and Pouring Department.

PB83115808

Publication Date	1976
Personal Author	Sanders, J. D.
Page Count	49
Abstract	Occupational health hazards in the melting and pouring areas of foundries are reviewed. Specific health hazards are described along with methods of hazard detection and control. Health problems discussed include those caused by metal dusts and fumes, mineral dusts, organic dusts, gases, vapors, noises and vibration, and radiant energy. Dust and fumes hazards in foundries which use aluminum (7429905), brass, bronze, iron (7439896), and magnesium (7439954) are described. Remedial actions also are reviewed including reporting of the problems, use of protective equipment and clothing, good workplace and personal hygiene, regular medical examinations, and engineering controls.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Foundries Metal industry Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Aluminum Iron Magnesium Brass Bronze Toxic substances Occupational safety and health CAS 7429-90-5 CAS 7439-89-6 CAS 7439-95-4
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Loss Control Service Corp., Long Grove, IL.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB83-115790.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198304
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-75-0057

Health Hazards in a Foundry. Book II. Melting and Pouring Department.

Health Hazards in a Foundry. Book II. Melting and Pouring Department.
PB83115808

Publication Date	1976
Personal Author	Sanders, J. D.
Page Count	49
Abstract	Occupational health hazards in the melting and pouring areas of foundries are reviewed. Specific health hazards are described along with methods of hazard detection and control. Health problems discussed include those caused by metal dusts and fumes, mineral dusts, organic dusts, gases, vapors, noises and vibration, and radiant energy. Dust and fumes hazards in foundries which use aluminum (7429905), brass, bronze, iron (7439896), and magnesium (7439954) are described. Remedial actions also are reviewed including reporting of the problems, use of protective equipment and clothing, good workplace and personal hygiene, regular medical examinations, and engineering controls.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Foundries Metal industry Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Aluminum Iron Magnesium Brass Bronze Toxic substances Occupational safety and health CAS 7429-90-5 CAS 7439-89-6 CAS 7439-95-4
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Loss Control Service Corp., Long Grove, IL.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB83-115790.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198304
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-75-0057