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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.
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
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Protective clothing
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
Iron and steel industry