| Document ID (ISN) | 56286 |
| CIS number |
91-1299 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-11-885591-3 |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Commission |
| Title |
COSHH - Its application in the foundry |
| Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1991. 18p. 25 ref. Price: GBP 4.00. |
| Abstract |
Contents of this guidance note: definition of a substance hazardous to health and types of substance found in the foundry environment; requirements of the COSHH Regulations (see CIS 89-1092), and carrying out the risk assessment programme; prevention and control of exposure (enclosure and ventilation systems, respiratory protective equipment); correct use of control measures; maintenance, examination and test of control measures; monitoring exposure; health surveillance; information, instruction and training. An appendix covers requirements for dust control during fettling and control of amine gas during core making. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; foundries; harmful substances |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
coremaking; maintenance; suppression of airborne dust; enclosure; exhaust ventilation; hazard evaluation; information of personnel; inspection; determination in air; medical supervision; fettling; comment on law; data sheet; respirators |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Foundries, metalcasting and forging operations
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