Don’t:
Use gauntlet-type gloves unless there is no chance of metal being spilled into the glove.
Wear Nomex gloves, as molten metal tends to stick to the fabric.
Tuck pant legs inside the boot or spat.
Protective footware is important to keep molten metal and sparks from lodging in boots.
Have sleeves that cover the end of gloves, unless reach- ing overhead.
Wear smooth toe safety shoes such as metatarsal safety shoes or engineer boots.
Wear pants or leggings that cover the top of the boot to prevent molten metal and sparks from entering the boot.
Wear spats or leggings that cover the lacings to prevent molten metal or sparks from lodging in the tongue area of the boot when wearing lace boots.
Wear phosphorus-treated cotton (for nonferrous met- als) because molten metal sticks to the fabric. Many flame resistant (FR) cotton fabrics use a phosphorus- based treatment.
Use shoes with exposed zippers or elastic materials that can melt or ignite.
Hearing Protection in Melting and Pouring Operations
Potential hazards involving hearing include hearing loss due to noise exposure and an inability to hear warn- ings. Consider primary protection for hearing, including ear plugs, ear muffs and ear caps.
Dos and Don’ts in Hearing Protection
Do: Select hearing protection that provides sufficient noise reduction for the exposure.
Calculate noise reduction and the noise reduction rating
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