Document ID (ISN) | 46473 |
CIS number |
86-1422 |
ISSN - Serial title |
Cahiers de médecine du travail - Cahiers voor arbeidsgeneeskunde |
Year |
1986 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Leonard R., Lechien P., Vo Chi T., Brogniaux L. |
Title |
Ergonomic study of protection against flames and molten metal splashes |
Original title |
Etude ergonomique concernant la protection contre les flammes et les projections de métal en fusion [in French] |
Bibliographic information |
1986, Vol.23, No.1, p.1-8. Illus. 41 ref. |
Abstract |
A study of burn accidents among blast-furnace workers of a steel plant allows an understanding of the circumstances and location of accidents, and an analysis of the comfort and effectiveness provided by presently used means of protection. Materials used in protective clothing and equipment (aluminised or non-aluminised) were tested in a laboratory and in the field. Prototypes of protective clothing were made and tested objectively and subjectively. A complete set of protective clothing and equipment, providing a good combination of protection and comfort to foundry workers, is described and recommended. |
Descriptors (primary) |
protective clothing; burns; iron and steel industry; foundries; splashes of molten metal |
Descriptors (secondary) |
flameproofed fabrics; metallized fabrics; comfort assessment; questionnaire survey |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Protective clothing Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations Iron and steel industry
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