| Document ID (ISN) | 53829 |
| CIS number |
90-872 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Mitteilungsblatt der Bau-Berufsgenossenschaft Wuppertal |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Rother |
| Title |
Safety in flame scarfing operations |
| Original title |
Sicherheit bei Flammstrahlarbeiten [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1989, No.1, p.16-21. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Outlined hazards arising from flame scarfing of steel and concrete include explosion of the pressurised gas supply unit, burns by sparks and flying particles, eye injuries by exposure to visible and ultraviolet radiation emitted by the flame, and effects of toxic substances and noise. Described protective measures comprise protective clothing, safety spectacles, hearing protectors, safe design of the gas supply unit, colour coding to indicate what type of gas is used. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
fire hazards; flame cleaning; construction industry; explosion hazards |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
dangerous substances; acetylene generators; burns; safety by design; flying particles; metal cleaning; eye injuries; personal protective equipment |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Construction industry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Construction industry and civil engineering
Explosions
Fires
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