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Melting Metal and Casting Safety Hazards
Melting and casting process steps can result in worker exposures to extreme heat, infrared radiation, flying sparks, noise, dust, fumes, gases and vapors, leading to the need for reliable, adequate personal protection equipment (PPE).
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Case Study: Smelting and Casting Respiratory HazardsThis case study explores how PAPR blower respiratory protection system for lead smelters help reduce the blood lead levels of metal workers.
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High-heat Safety ConsiderationsThe ASTM standard includes an objective framework for recognising heat stress and heat strain in foundries and it provides for the use of best practices to manage heat exposures to minimise heat strain.
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Silica Exposure from Sand CastingFoundries can have a high number of workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica. We've written this technical bulletin: Hazard Awareness 'Crystalline Silica during metal production and fabrication'.
Respiratory PPE for your high-heat tasks
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- Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) are a suitable selection for many smelting and casting applications including high-heat tasks. Benefits of a PAPR include:
- Option for intrinsically safe components when flammability is a factor
- Allows use by wearers who have limited amounts of facial hair, when loose-fitting painter's hoods or helmets are used
- Fit test is not required, when loose-fitting headgear is used
- Flexible configurations
- Cartridge options to meet the protection factor requirements when exposed to lead, silica and other hazards
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- Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) are a suitable selection for many smelting and casting applications including high-heat tasks. Benefits of a PAPR include:
Other PPE for Foundry Applications
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Head & Face ProtectionThe 3M head and face protection portfolio offers an unrivalled range of products for companies looking for comfortable and high-quality solutions to meet a variety of industrial applications.
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Half Facepiece Respirator for Metal Foundry ApplicationsCompatible with a variety of 3M cartridges and filters. Features quick latch mechanism, making it easy to drop down respirator from face without removing head straps.
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PAPR Helmet with Communication Headset Combo KitCombining 3M PAPR helmet with 3M PELTOR communication headset helps you and your team maintain productivity, coordination and clear communication without having to raise the visor or sacrifice respiratory protection.
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No Roll Down EarplugsThe 3M™ E-A-R™ Skull Screws™ Earplugs feature soft foam to help protect the wearer, with stem grips. This push-to-fit earplug requires no rolling, helping keep foam tips clean during insertion with gloves or dirty hands.
Training Your Team | Safety Information For Your Workplace
Find some of our most popular resources to help you train your team or for your workplace.
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3M Combination SystemThe 3M head and face protection portfolio offers an unrivalled range of products for companies looking for comfortable and high-quality solutions to meet a variety of industrial applications.
New 3M Combination System Selection Guide Coming Soon…
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Learn all about common foundry and smelting hazards, injuries and control measures you can take to help provide a safer workplace.
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Reducing worker exposure to airborne silica may have significant rewards, including lowering the burden of compliance. Find out more about the steps you can take by visiting our silica resource page.
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Watch the webinar to know more about:
- Anchoring principles
- Fall clearance basics and calculation with respect to lanyards
- Visual comparison of connecting devices
- Reading fall clearance tables and charts when choosing the appropriate self-retracting lifelines
Your Total Solution for Metal Fab and Production Safety
Find out more about our solutions and resources for other heavy industry applications.
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