WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW BEFORE PARTICIPATING IN HEAT-TREATING OPERATIONS?
During heat-treating operations, the metal is subjected to heating or cooling to acquire specific properties from that metal. Heat-treating operations require a quench as an integral part of this process. Quenching is a process that quickly cools the metal. Liquid quenches normally involve the use of mineral oils, water-based solutions or molten salt. Less severe quenches use circulated gases or forced air, or involve cooling in still air. Quenching operations pose various health and safety hazards to workers. These hazards include exposure to chemicals, working in high temperatures, […]This content is for BHHC Safety Center policy holders.
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