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Health and Safety Guide for Fabricated Structural Metal Products Industry.

PB83174722

Publication Date	1977
Page Count	110
Abstract	In this industry, both physical hazards and health problems exist -- physical hazards when large, heavy sections are moved to various locations, and adverse health effects from (1) noise from welding, burning, chipping, riveting, and sawing; (2) exposure to lead particulate from the paint spraying operation; and (3) exposure to welding gases and metal fumes. Some of the fabricators also install their products; when employees do this work, they may be exposed to construction hazards and construction standards would apply (29 CFR, Part 1926). Cuts from the sharp edges of the metal and glass are the predominant hazard. Welding and spray painting operations may be a health hazard if proper procedures are not followed. Noise from the sawing and riveting operations may be a hazard. Often these plants are located in small, crowded buildings where the housekeeping is poor. Although companies in this classification may do their own extruding, extrusion operations are not covered in this Guide.
Keywords	Metal working Occupational diseases Industrial hygiene Hazards Safety Noise(Sound) Welding Gases Fumes Occupational safety and health
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198313

Health and Safety Guide for Fabricated Structural Metal Products Industry.

Health and Safety Guide for Fabricated Structural Metal Products Industry.
PB83174722

Publication Date	1977
Page Count	110
Abstract	In this industry, both physical hazards and health problems exist -- physical hazards when large, heavy sections are moved to various locations, and adverse health effects from (1) noise from welding, burning, chipping, riveting, and sawing; (2) exposure to lead particulate from the paint spraying operation; and (3) exposure to welding gases and metal fumes. Some of the fabricators also install their products; when employees do this work, they may be exposed to construction hazards and construction standards would apply (29 CFR, Part 1926). Cuts from the sharp edges of the metal and glass are the predominant hazard. Welding and spray painting operations may be a health hazard if proper procedures are not followed. Noise from the sawing and riveting operations may be a hazard. Often these plants are located in small, crowded buildings where the housekeeping is poor. Although companies in this classification may do their own extruding, extrusion operations are not covered in this Guide.
Keywords	Metal working Occupational diseases Industrial hygiene Hazards Safety Noise(Sound) Welding Gases Fumes Occupational safety and health
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198313