Followings are few safety tips that one should know if
he/she is dealing with casting process or alloys:
- Wear eye protection, gloves, spats (covering top of feet), and thick
clothing protecting all exposed skin on arms and legs. NO polyester or
synthetic clothing.
- Sand Floor in pouring area shall be clear of all objects not involved
in pouring.
- Clamp or weight up molds that require it.
- Metal added to heat must be free of moisture and impurities.
- Metal added to heat during melt must be preheated.
- Skimmers and other melting tools must be preheated before use.
- Move Slowly while removing crucible from furnace and moving to mold.
- Do not look into exhaust during operation.
- Inspect crucibles before use.
- Inspect propane lines.
- Use outdoors only.
- No alcohol or drug use.
- Wear respiratory protection while melting copper-base alloys (brass,
bronze).
