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Document ID (ISN)46888
CIS number 86-1729
Year 1985
Convention or series no. IAPA No. G1726B-1985
Title Ferrous foundry industry safety and health guide
Bibliographic information Industrial Accident Prevention Association, 2 Bloor St. East, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3C2, Canada, 1985. 193p.
Abstract The material in this guide illustrates to everyone involved the types of safety and health hazards commonly encountered in this industry. Charts indicate what the hazards are, how they are likely to occur and the means to reduce or eliminate them through engineering controls, work practices, personal protective equipment, administrative controls, and education and training.
Descriptors (primary) occupational safety and health; iron and steel industry; foundries; Canada
Descriptors (secondary) Ontario; safety and health documentation; safety and health committees; training manuals
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
Iron and steel industry