Fettling large castings in foundries
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Description
This video shows fettling large castings in the foundry fettling shop. It illustrates the two following good practices: directing fettling dust into the booth and the exraction vents between worker and the source of dust. In addition, it alerts that the extraction machinery must be turned on and working before beginning work.
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Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Provider name (Original)
NEPSI (European Network on Silica)
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Smelting and Casting Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Dusts
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Other
Exposure route
Inhalation
Substance Description
Respirable crystalline silica dust
CAS Number
14808-60-7
EC number
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
All (no specific target group)