Hazards in Core shop
HAZARDS | PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
| Manual material handling hazards. | 1. Train the employees in safe method of manual material handling. 2. Provide appropriate P.P.E. 3. Maintain good housekeeping. 4. Proper supervision. |
| Flying particle hazard while cleaning the cores, core boxes etc. | 1. Provide safety goggles. 2. Wherever possible, suck the dirt instead of blowing. |
| Heat hazard while working near the core oven. | 1. Provide proper exhaust system. 2. Provide good ventilation. |
| Allergy due to resins, linseed oil for some people. | 1. Provide appropriate hand gloves and other PPEs. |
| Noise hazard from core shooters, blowers & from surrounding area. | 1. Where ever possible isolate the noise producing process. 2. Provide ear protection. 3. Pre employment medical examination. 4. Periodical medical examination. |
| Burn injury due to contact hot cores. | 1. Prepare safe operating procedure. 2. Provide appropriate PPEs |
Hazard in Pouring section
HAZARDS | PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
| Smoke & gases generated due to burning of organic material during pouring. | 1. Where ever possible provide hood & exhaust system. 2. Ventilate the area adequately. 3. Provide appropriate PPEs. 4. Ignite the gases coming out of moulds. |
| Burn injury from liquid metal if it leaks from the mould. | 1. Ensure proper tightening of the nut bolts & clamps. 2. Seal the moulds with appropriate clay whenever necessary. |
| Exposure to U.V. & I.R. rays. | 1. Provide appropriate P.P.E. |
| Radiant heat during pouring. | 1. Provide appropriate P.P.E. |
Personal protective equipment for pouring operation:
- Helmet.
- Dark glasses for eye protection.
- Thick cotton boiler suit.
- Safety boots.
- Leg guard. (Leather)
- Leather hand gloves.
- Leather apron.
Health hazards in foundry:
- Heat stress.
- Silicosis. (Starting stage of lungs cancer)
- Noise.
- Smoke and other gases cause respiratory diseases.
- Renault’s syndrome.
- Skin allergy from various chemicals and resins.
