22 Mar Foundry Worker Safety
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Foundry Worker Safety Foundries are a source of many hazards. There is a hot work environment and the potential for burns or fires around furnaces and crucibles. Molten metals create fumes. Sand molding materials can create silica dust. Chipping, sandblasting, and grinding creates dust. Conveyors, crushers, and stamping machines pose a caught/crush hazard. This combined activity creates a noisy atmosphere. Workers need proper work techniques, adequate ventilation, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to stay safe. PPE protects you from the foundry environment. Wear leather shoes, gloves, and safety glasses with a side shield. A hat with a brim protects you from spatters....