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Document ID (ISN)56812
CIS number 91-1576
Year 1990
Convention or series no. IAPA LPBA 0059012
Title Wave solder operations in the electronics industry: An occupational health and safety guide
Bibliographic information Industrial Accident Prevention Association, 2 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3N8, Canada, 1990. 34p. 6 ref.
Abstract This guide identifies hazards associated with wave solder operations and advises on precautions. Contents: legal requirements; description of the wave soldering process; chemical hazards (including air sampling strategies and lead control programmes); safety hazards; fire protection; equipment lockout recommendations during maintenance; checklists for managers.
Descriptors (primary) Canada; health hazards; electronics industry; soldering and brazing
Descriptors (secondary) trichlorofluoromethane; glycol ethers; lead; isopropyl alcohol; maintenance; safety guides; fire protection; legislation; air sampling; data sheet; respirators
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceCanada
Subject(s) Other industries and occupations
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Manufacturing of electrical appliances and equipment
Electronics industry
Welding and cutting