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Document ID (ISN)45766
CIS number 86-526
Year 1985
Convention or series no. NSC Data Sheet I-720-85
Title Steam drop hammers
Bibliographic information National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, USA, 1985. 5p. Illus.
Abstract This data sheet identifies some of the hazards (burns, body injuries) encountered in setting up, operating, and repairing steam drop hammers and suggests some recommended methods for reducing or eliminating these hazards.
Descriptors (primary) USA; metalworking industry; drop forging
Descriptors (secondary) data sheet; mechanical hazards
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Metalworking industry
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations