Hse Refractory Ceramic Fibres

Rcf are a sub category of man made vitreous fibres mmvf manufactured for high temperature high performance thermal insulation applications and used mostly to line furnaces kilns and other industrial heaters.

Hse refractory ceramic fibres.

Oc 267 3 refractory ceramic fibre oc 273 16 coshh essentials oc 273 18 the control of substances hazardous to health regulations blasting using silica sand oc 278 34 rev the filling and. 1 2 what are refractory ceramic fibres and high biopersistence fibres. The sheet also does not cover work with asbestos materials. See useful links for specialist advice.

Identified actions that could be taken to achieve reductions in workplace injuries and ill health. Hse previously published an information document and operational circular on. Dhhs niosh publication number 2006 123. Rcfs are amorphous synthetic fibers produced by the melting and blowing or spinning of calcined kaolin clay or a combination of alumina silica and other oxides.

As well as substantial expertise in asbestos we can also offer services. 2 refractory ceramic fibre rcf comprises a group of several types of man made vitreous silicate fibres used as insulation material in high temperature applications particularly in the. The ceramic industry health and safety pledge was launched in 2001 in response to the revitalising health and safety strategy. Table 2 personal protective equipment for handling materials or plant containing refractory ceramic fibres or high biopersistence fibres item recommendations protective clothing workers should be provided with and wear protective clothing suitable to the work type to prevent skin and eye irritation for example disposable lightweight overalls worn over normal clothing.

3 check the asbestos register to ensure that asbestos is not present. Hazards 3 machine made mineral fibre mmmf can irritate the eyes skin and respiratory system. With refractory ceramic fibres rcf seek specialist advice for work with rcf. Aluminosilicate ceramic fibre is used extensively in high temperature furnace linings where it is replacing traditional firebrick linings as standard refractory insulants.

This criteria document is derived from reviews of information from human and animal studies of the toxicity of refractory ceramic fibers rcfs and is intended to describe the potential health effects of occupational exposure to airborne fibers of this material.