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TRANSACTIONS OF THE Ammratt Jfmut&rgmftt'H AHSuriafion Proceedings of the Twenty-first Annual Meeting CLEVELAND. OHIO. Sept. 11 to 16. 1916 Volume XXV Edited by * O. BACKERT Secretary Published by the American Foundrvmen's Association * Cleveland, Ohio 1917 aMgag;aBEp3 Proposed American Foundrymen's Association Safety Code Rule A--Definition 1.--A "foundry" shall mean a place where any metal, alloy ^composition is melted and poured into molds for the cing of castings. Rule B.--Entrances [>^-The term "entrances" shall mean passages for com'use provided for employes during working hours, between ifoundry and open air. - ?.f--Entrances to foundries shall be protected by a cov[ivestibule or its equivalent, which shall be so constructed -oT; e liminate drafts and of s. uch dimensions as to answer ary purposes, such as the passage of wheelbarrows, trucks mall industrial cars. This rule shall not apply to entrances ifor railroad or industrial cars handled by locomotives or , or for traveling cranes, horse-drawn vehicles or auto- i'les; these entrances may remain open for such time as is itry for the ingress and egress of such cars, trucks and ^/-..horse-drawn vehicles or automobiles. No locomotive |:be permitted to remain inside the foundry during the 3|ing or unloading of the cars. Rule C.--Gangways [/--The term "gangways" shall mean well defined passage- Jgi.dividing the working floors of foundries, but not the ces. between molds. ^ Gangways other than those for carrying molten metal Ube .of sufficient width and properly illuminated to safely the passage of men and materials. They shall be kept from obstruction at all times. krrMain gangways where metal is carried by hand or ir shall be of .sufficient width to allow the passage of two h s "A i. ' m American I'auntlrymcn's Association 'Ev, * lmllcs going >'* opposite directions, with an additional si<lc(! clearance of six (6) inches. 4.--Main gangways for crane ladles shall be wide enough to allow a clearance of eighteen (18) inches on each sidei.,0^ the largest ladle used, except in such eases where ladlesi.'ar carried with a clearance of at least six (6) feet above the lib" m Rule D.--Aisi.es r" '**' 1. --Spaces between molds shall be divided' into -thtj classes, which shall be known as "hand-ladle" aisles, "bugg ladle" aisles and "crane-ladle" aisles. 2. --1 laud-ladle aisles--when a ladle is carried by one y(lj man shall be of sufficient width to allow two (2) men to pas 3. --Hand-ladle aisles--when ladles arc carried by- inoje than two (2) men--shall be wide enough to allow two G.(^ men to walk abreast, with an additional total clearance <of (6) inches. ;'i'Wj 4.-- Huggy.-ladlc ai.sles shal*l be of sufli.cient width to avcdojft modatc the ladle with a clearance of six (6) inches on*eacl side. ' >JJK 5. --Crane-ladle aisles--leading from the molds to gang\v4y| shall be of sufficient width to permit the safe ingress and egire , of employes anil safe use of ladles. 6. --During the progress of casting, every gangway^ aisle shall be kept entirely free from pools of water-j^ obstruction of any nature. Every gangway where industry tracks arc used shall be constructed of a hard material of sub slantial character, and the lop of the rails shall be flush witlr| the floor. Rule E.--Ventilation m Removal of Smoke, Steam, Gases and Dust 1.--Every foundry shall be so ventilated during worlc ing hours that smoke, gases, fumes or dust injurious totticS health of employes shall, as far as practicable, be rendered* harmless by means of natural circulation of air, or by ventilating hoods, fans or other effective devices. >. Safe! v hiid Sanitation 205 fef:'..2j--Where the operation of drying ladles causes fumes or leases within the foundry, ventilating hoods shall be provided to (jrentove such fumes or gases. |f43.--AU ovens from which fumes or gases escape shall be provided with hoods of suflicient capacity to remove such furaes and gases. `jjld--Foundries in which alloys containing zinc or aluminum Eurcmeltcd or poured shall have a minimum ceiling height of at bleast fourteen (14) feet. Every furnace shall he provided |with ventilating apparatus to effectively remove all noxious |jhuncs and gases. The ceiling of such foundries shall he at (least six (6) feet above curb lines. lit'.' ' Rule h.--Lkiiiting ' \1.--The light ill every foundry shall be suflicient to provide afe entrance and exit of employes, and to carry on work safely juring working hours. j^2.--When natural light is insufficient to properly light the Jjmndry, artificial light of sufficient power shall he provided. ; 3.--The contimioiis use of hand torches or other lamps that I'emit injurious smoke or gases is prohibited. ;Hi-:] Sp A ,Rule C --Heating l&j. . , Sij.l.--Ihc temperature in every foundry shall be maintained jfat^not less Ilian fifty (50) degrees hahrenheit during working {hours in all sections where employes are regularly working. 2.--The use of open salamander stoves shall be prohibited. |jp- ' Rule II.--Sanitation Water Closets tot-'-'- 1. Water closets shall lie provided in every foundry lor reach sex, according to the following table: ,-ys . Number of Number of fP'T Persons. Closets. Ratio. t* to 1?............................. 1 &- : '' i 2j>............................. 2 1 for 10 I for ]2'/s ^ to 80..................................... a 81 ,0 125..................................... 5 I for 20 1 for 25 fS 0 0 6 45 American l;oundryinen's Association 4.--No female employed in any core making room shall beA<; permitted to handle cores having a temperature in excess of?$: one hundred ten (110) degrees Fahrenheit. Kuu; Q.--Cucanini; and Finishing OeitRATtoNS , 1.--All eastings shall, where practicable, be cleaned or^ chipped in rooms separated from those used for other pur-,-; poses; but where eastings are cleaned or chipped in molding or easting room, there shall be provided suitable screens, parti lions, or other effective means to protect employes against flying"; chips or excessive dust. . q.A.j 2. --When finishing rails or benches arc used, these must be sufficiently far apart to allow the operatives to pass between them without being endangered by falling castings. 3. --All cleaning and finishing floors shall be cleaned andjleveled at sufficient intervals to insure safe working conditions; I.--When dry tumbling mills are used exhaust apparatus^ shall be installed and operated that will effectively draw off^ the dust created by the operation of such mills; or the mills', shall he enclosed in reasonably dust-tight compartments while,- in operation. 5. --Where dry grinding, buffing or polishing floor stand..j, machines are used, exhaust apparatus or its equivalent shall bey installed and operated that will effectively remove the dusti.! created by the operation of such machines. This rule shall| not apply to floor or bench stands used especially for grinding^1 6.--Where swing frame or portable buffing, grinding or; polishing machines are used, screens shall be provided to protect; < adjacent workmen. - :: 7.--All abrasive wheels shall be provided with protection hoods adapted to a proper presentation of the work and be mounted with compression blotters and with relieved flanges, at least one-half the diameter of the wheel. . 8. --Sand-blasting by hand-operating apparatus shall be carried on in suitable sand-blast rooms. Sand or shot blast operatives shall he provided with suitable helmets or masks,. respirators, approved safety goggles, gloves and leggings. Safety ami Sanitation 2W 9.--All men engaged in the cleaning and finishing dcparlV .'inents shall be provided with approved safely goggles. 1 10.--All tools shall he kept free from mushroomed heads ^.f.and kept properly dressed. 11.--All chisel and hammer handles shall be properly fitted 0and provided with safety wedges. 'jyV 12.--All electric arc welding shall be properly enclosed to ji-y prevent egress of light rays. Such enclosures shall he properly 0.ventilated. 13.--The operatives shall he provided with improved masks, gloves and slow combust ion aprons. ' r*iilV- 14.--The use of high explosives is absolutely prohibited $!jori the foundry premises. 15.--The breaking of castings by the use of a drop inside 3the foundry during the general working hours is prohibited. yWlien a drop is used for the breaking of castings or scrap Xputsidc of the foundry, a permanent shield of heavy planking ?'or other protection shall lie provided. Iff. 16.--F.vcry employe in every foundry shall use the devices ^furnished for his protection by his employer where there is a !;Uiazard connected with his employment. Rui.r. R.--Fou11*MKNT . 1.--The floor beneath and immediately surrounding a cupola shall be kept free from collection of water. 2. --All pits or openings located in foundry floors shall he guarded by suitable covers or railings or by watchmen. 3. --All ladles pouring from the lip, of two thousand (2,000) pounds or over capacity, shall he equipped with a worm-geared device for tilting them. 4. --All crane, truck and trolley pouring ladles shall he so constructed that (he center of gravity shall he below the trunnion, and shall lie equipped with a dog to prevent it from overturning. 5. --All single shank hand ladles shall he provided with sheet metal guards. 6. --YVfccrc the crown plate of an upright crucible furnace is elevated above the surrounding floor in excess of twelve (12) 1 9h900 1 .UK) /liiicrican Foundrymcii'i Aisocialion >2 Safety ami Sanitation 301 .'?;i indies, the furnace shall he equipped with a platform havings^] . .. 14.--Fenders shall be provided on all crane and carriage and & a standard rail; such platform shall be constructed of metal or|gj other fireproof material, and shall extend along the fronts and* .trolley wheels. These fenders shall lie of such shape that they .will tend to push a man's hand, arm or leg away from the ,*K!, sides of the furnace, flush with the crown plate, and shall be.q) at least four (4) feet in width, and shall he clear o( alli& wheel. , 1 15.--In all new construction clearances between crane-walks, % +tK obstruct ions during pouring time.' If the platform is elevated!* above the floor in excess of twelve (12) inches the loweringiSS ^'cages, etc., and the building walls and roof-lrusscs shall be ample |*'fo insure the safety of crane-men and repairmen. V from same of crucible containing molten metal shall be by'^yj |p'. ' 16.--Suitable electrical or mechanical brakes shall be pro mechanical means. 's viilcd to insure the safe movement of cranes and loads. 7. --When the combined weight of crucible, tongs and molten 17.--All cranes shall be provided with a safety lock switch metal exceeds one hundred (100) pounds, it shall be removed '*1 box so that the electric control of the crane can be locked in from furnace by two men, or mechanical means, and deposited '!, the olT position during inspection and repairs. `a on the floor. 18.--All overhead cranes shall be provided with good <!. 8. --Equipment used for the movement of materials by^-^p *. strong foot gongs to warn workmen of the passage of over- , ft>- overhead cranes, such as sand buckets, shall lie of substantial construction. When buckets have movable bails, safety locks rM i head loads. ' .19.--The practice of riding chain and crane loads shall be m, ,".3 ' V( it or catches shall lie provided, and the use of such locks must bc`$|52 enforced. 9.--Substantial cast steel bandies shall lie provided on? .,2 prohibited. & 20.--The swinging or dangling of loose crane chains as the crane moves down the floor shall be prohibited. In case it is grab buckets to afford safe means of pulling or prying apart`.55 ; necessary to move the crane along the floor with the chains the jaws in case the cylinders slick. -.pvjfeiS j; dangling, the ends must he guided by chainmcn walking 10. --All equipment such as sand mills, tumblers, etc., shall i beneath. . have gears, belts and all movable parts safely guarded. 11.--All gears, including trolley gears, couplings, keys, set $jP f 21.--All jib cranes shall be mounted on substantial fouiula;. tious, and securely anchored to the building. All gears ami screws and other movable parts shall be completely closed Amoving parts shall be guarded. guards, so constructed as to afford easy access for inspection and $ 5, ' 22.--All sling beams shall be securely suspended from rc|>airs. Guards shall be strong enough and properly attached '/^ jib crane hooks, and guards shall be installed on the hook to cranes to catch and prevent the falling of the parts which".'*'-* to prevent the beams from jumping out of the hooks. Sling are guarded. ' beams shall be so constructed that the slings cannot jump 12.- -Foot-walks extending the entire length of the crane >,'{; ofl the beam, and can be readily moved to accommodate different c. bridge girders on the line shaft side shall he of substantial con- " iV,. sire flasks, struction, rigidly braced to eliminate vibration, having standard 23.--Slings of all kinds shall be constructed of material of railing and toe boards to prevent the falling of workmen and v; proper quality and si/.es to insure at all times a safely factor tools, and provide a safe and adequate means of travel about m ''! io- ;t cranes. 'i', km.i: S.-- Insi'i-:< nuN 13.--Crane cages shall be enclosed to a height of 3 feet 6 inches above floor with non-comlnistible material, where 1.--All lad ladle shanks crucibles, crucible shanks, cruci- '1! .v molten metal is carried by the crane, otherwise a standard if ^4 railing and toe board is sufficient. F'V blc tong*, yokes, skimmers, slag hoes, cranec chains, cables, ropes and slings shall, prior to their use, be inspcctei in regard to ;S8 ' .'da 4