Foundry
This information will help employers (including the self-employed) comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and protect workers' health.
Foundry [FD]
FD0: Advice for managers
This information will help managers to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), as amended, to control exposure and protect workers' health.
FD2: Furnace work
This sheet describes good practice using fume extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD3: Pouring, casting and cooling molten metal
Pouring, casting and cooling molten metal
This sheet describes good practice using RPE. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD4: Sand reclamation
This sheet describes good practice using dust extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD5: Mould and core making
This sheet describes good practice using dust extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD6: Knock-out/Shakeout
This sheet describes good practice using RPE with dust extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD7: Fettling
This sheet describes good practice using dust extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD9: Shot-blasting castings
This sheet describes good practice using a blasting cabinet. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD11: Pattern assembly (investment casting)
Pattern assembly (investment casting)
This sheet describes good practice using fume extraction. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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FD12: Spray coating a large casting (open workshop)
Spray coating a large casting (open workshop)
This sheet describes good practice using respiratory protective equipment (RPE). It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.
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- G402 - Health surveillance for occupational asthma
- G403 - Health surveillance for occupational dermatitis
- G408 - Urine sampling for isocyanate exposure measurement
- R5 - Breathing apparatus with UK Standard Assigned Protection Factor 40
- S101 - Selecting protective gloves
- S102 - Selecting personal protective equipment (PPE)
FD14: Furnace relining
This sheet describes good practice using RPE. It covers the points you need to follow to reduce exposure to an adequate level. It is important to follow all the points, or use equally effective measures.