ASTM E2349-19
Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing

Standard No.

ASTM E2349-19

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM E2349-19

Scope

1.1 This practice covers the requirements of applying the design, construction, and operation of the machinery and equipment used in metal casting operations—sand preparation, molding and core making, melting and pouring, and cleaning and finishing. This practice does not apply to die casting operations. 1.2 Purpose—The requirements of this practice, including the training of supervisors and employees, are intended to minimize the possibility of injury to operating and maintenance personnel while working on, or in the vicinity of, the specified equipment. Compliance with this practice, in conjunction with OSHA regulations, provides a relatively safe environment, which is a fundamental requisite in helping to prevent occupational injuries. 1.3 Application: 1.3.1 New Installations—After the date of publication, all new installations within the scope of this specification shall be in conformance with its requirements. Any existing machine installation moved to a new plant or another location in the same plant is deemed a new installation when it is installed in the new location. However, an existing installed machine (former installation) that is moved for a short distance, for example, to provide additional aisle space, is not deemed to be a new installation. 1.3.2 Existing Installations—After the approval date of this practice, installations existing on, or before, this date shall be modified as necessary to be in conformance with all requirements of this practice. Where it is not practical to modify an existing facility in conformance with this practice, deficiencies shall be noted and plans for compliance shall be included in any future facility or equipment changes. Those facilities and equipment on order or in the process of construction on the date of publication of this practice shall be considered as an existing installation. This practice applies to existing equipment if it lacks the necessary employee protection (personal protective equipment or administrative controls). 1.4 The values stated in inch/pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in brackets are for information only. 1.5 The text of this practice references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E2349-19 Referenced Document

• ANSI B11.6 Safety Requirements for Manual Turning Machines [Lathes] with or without Automatic Control
• ANSI B11.9 Machine Tools - Safety Requirements for Grinding Machines*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ANSI B7.1 Safety Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ANSI Z535.1 Safety Colors
• ANSI Z535.2 Standard for Environmental and Facility Safety Signs*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ANSI Z535.3 Criteria for Safety Symbols*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
• ANSI Z535.5 Revision of ANSI Z535.5-201 1 American National Standard Safety Tags and Barricade Tapes (for Temporary Hazards)
• ANSI/ASSP Z9.2 Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems
• ASME B107.4 Driving and Spindle Ends for Portable Hand, Impact, Air, and Electric Tools (Percussion Tools Excluded)*， 2019-05-10 Update
• ASME B20.1 Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment*， 2021-08-31 Update
• ASME B30.10 Hooks Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings*， 2019-11-21 Update
• ASME B30.11 Monorails and Underhung Cranes (Includes Interpretations Dated May 2004 thru August 2009)*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASME B30.2 Material Placement Systems
• ASME B30.20 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices*， 2021-11-30 Update
• ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes*， 2021-12-17 Update
• ASME B30.9 Slings*， 2021-12-22 Update
• ASME B5.35 Machine Mounting Specifications for Abrasive Discs and Plate Mounted Wheels with Errata
• ASTM E1542 Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
• ASTM F1002 Standard Performance Specification for Protective Clothing for Use by Workers Exposed to Specific Molten Substances and Related Thermal Hazards
• ASTM F1449 Standard Guide for Care and Maintenance of Flame, Thermally and Arc Resistant Clothing
• ASTM G128/G128M Standard Guide for Control of Hazards and Risks in Oxygen Enriched Systems*， 2023-03-01 Update
• ASTM G88 Standard Guide for Designing Systems for Oxygen Service

ASTM E2349-19 history

• 2019 ASTM E2349-19 Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
• 2018 ASTM E2349-18 Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
• 2012 ASTM E2349-12 Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
• 2009 ASTM E2349-09 Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing
• 2005 ASTM E2349-05 Standard Practice for Safety Requirements in Metal Casting Operations: Sand Preparation, Molding, and Core Making; Melting and Pouring; and Cleaning and Finishing