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Foundry

In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for foundry, and your obligations under the law you must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of practice.

What law applies
Legal obligations, legislation, codes of practice, guides

What is foundry work?
Types of foundries and foundry processes

Foundry health hazards and solutions
Heat, hazardous substances, dangerous goods, airborne contaminants, manual tasks, noise and vibration, molten metal, plant and machinery, and electricity

Last updated 21 August 2008

Dealing with heat in foundries

Noise as a major issue in foundries

For more information contact:

Queensland Government

Workplace health and safety infoline 1300 369 915