| Document ID (ISN) | 34344 |
| CIS number |
80-1735 |
| Year |
1980 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Gases and vapours in workplaces in foundries |
| Original title |
Gase und Dämpfe an Arbeitsplätzen in Giessereien [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
BIA-Information Nr.2/80, Berufsgenossenschaftliches Institut für Arbeitssicherheit, Hauptverband der gewerblichen Berufsgenossenschaften, Langwartwag 103, 5300 Bonn 1, Federal Republic of Germany, Apr. 1980. 2p. |
| Abstract |
Review of sources of toxic gases and vapours set free during coremaking, moulding and casting. A table lists typical harmful gases which arise at each process or production stage, with corresponding TLVs. Recommended measures to control harmful emanations: separation of workplaces, local exhaust ventilation, isolation of critical area by suitable ventilation, regeneration of sand, observance of supplier's recommendations as regards quantity of binders to be added, monitoring of concentrations of harmful gases in workplace air. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toxic gases; foundries; determination in air; ventilation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
segregation; data sheet; health engineering; Germany (Federal Republic of) |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ventilation
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
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