This document has been prepared after consultation with the metal casting industry and other interested groups. It provides general information about hazards in the industry - such as dusts, gases, excessive noise and heat - and suggestions for controlling or mitigating them.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Section 1: Introduction

1. Preface and Scope
2. Introduction
3. The Health and Safety in Employment Act
4. Other Legislation

Section 2: Processes and Hazards in the Metal Casting Industry

1. Processes and Hazards in the Metal Casting Industry
2. Specific Health Hazards in the Metal Casting Industry
3. Potential Health Risks Associated with the Metal Casting Industry

Section 3: Assessment and Control of Hazards

1. Assessment of Hazards
2. Measures for Controlling Hazards

Section 4: Miscellaneous

3. Maintenance
4. Health Surveillance
5. Monitoring Hazards in the Environment
6. First Aid Treatment
7. Information, Instruction and Training
8. Keeping Records
9. Glossary of Terms
10. Acronyms used in this Document

Section 5: Appendices

Appendix 1; Assessment Checklist
Appendix 2: Sample Assessment Sheet