Working with molten metal is a very risky business. Wearing the proper PPE is essential for your worker’s safety. CHARNAUD® supplies a complete range of PPE to protect against molten metal and iron splash hazards. Here is what you need to know about the risks of molten metal and the PPE you need to protect yourself against them.

The Risks of Molten Metal Splash Hazards

The extreme heat associated with molten metal work means that severe injuries are often just millimetres and seconds away. The average hospital stay for molten metal burn victims is 17 days. The injuries in question are painful, serious and can easily cause permanent damage or scarring. Common injuries include eye damage and burns on various parts of the body.

The splashing and spilling of molten metal can happen when equipment is handled improperly, or equipment is incorrectly handled. Unfortunately, even the most competent workers get tired or make a mistake. For this reason, it is essential that all metal workers should be equipped with proper PPE for metalwork.

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CHARNAUD’s METAL-SAFE® Collection

METAL-SAFE® is a head-to-foot range of protective wear designed to protect metal workers against molten metal and iron splash. It is ideal for smelters, furnaces and hot metal welding work. The defining characteristic of the range is the use of ALPAN K aluminised fabric, which offers superior radiant heat protection due to its highly reflective surface. This material is used in most of the garments in this range, including suits, coats, trousers and hoods. It retains its reflective capacity with proper care and cleaning.

Get in Touch with CHARNAUD® Today

CHARNAUD® is a supplier of quality PPE for a variety of professions. We can help workers of all occupations to protect themselves against the hazards of their daily tasks. Contact us for advice and quotations on PPE for your business.

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