Hazards in Cupola operation
| HAZARD | PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
| Hazard due to flying particles while breaking scrap, coke etc. | 1. Provide face shield & safety goggles. 2. Where ever possible isolate these activities |
| Explosion hazard due to moisture in the scrap & scrap in the form of cans, drums etc. | 1. Ensure that the scrap is free from moisture before charging. 2. Maintain the roof above the scarp yard in good condition. 3. Inspect the scrap for cans drums etc. & segregate the same. |
| Feet injury due to scarp falling dawn during charging operation. | 1. Ensure that the bin is not over flowing with the scrap.
2. Provide safety shoes. |
| Flying particle hazard during preparation of cupola. | 1. Provide face shield & safety goggles. |
| Material handling. | 1. Inspect all the material handling equipment periodically. 2. Train the employees in safe method of material handling. |
Hazards in sand Plant
| HAZARDS | PREVENTIVE MEASURES |
| Manual material handling hazards. | 1. Train the employees in safe method of manual material handling. 2. Provide dust masks. 3. Pre employment medical examination. 4. Periodical medical examination. |
| Finger injury due to blades of the sand mixer. | 1. Provide inter lock switch to the lid of the sand mixer. 2. Provide appropriate brush for cleaning the blades. |
| Hazard due to nip points of the belt conveyor. | 1. Provide adequate guards. Where ever possible provided inter lock switch. |
| Skin allergy due to resin, oil etc. (for some people) | 1. Provide appropriate hand protection. |
| Injury due to damage platform, railing etc. | 1. Maintain all the equipment in good condition. 2. Maintain good housekeeping. 3. Proper supervision. |
