Solutions for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Foundries

Developed by: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Description: A 60-page report that suggests working practices to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries for workers in foundries (workplaces that melt metals to cast them into specific shapes). The report covers facility-wide solutions such as implementing lift-assists or conveyors to move heavy objects, and task-specific solutions for melting, molding, casting, shakeout, and cleaning. The solutions are accompanied with pictures illustrating example usage with “do”s and “don’t”s. The report does not cover risks and safeguards for hazardous materials

Keywords: foundry, lifting, carrying, lowering, tools, machinery, casting, molding, shakeout, melting, metal, cleaning