2 publications

• Published Subscription 1 Oct 2021

  Noise Sources, Exposure, health effects and Control in Iron & Steel Foundry

  By Somnath Sen

  Abstract: Foundries are one of the oldest industries and the most basic of all metallurgical processes, with two main procedures performed in a foundry: molding and metal casting. Workers are exposed to a wide range of hazardous compounds in the workplace due to the variety of materials and procedures performed in this industry, which can lead to chronic exposure to hazardous substances (physical and chemical). Noise is a major physical hazard …

  Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–28 Read article →

• Published Subscription 18 Nov 2019

  Assessment of Heat Stress and Noise Intensity Level in Workplace Area of the Iron Foundry

  By Somnath Sen, B Ravichandran, A Manju, M Palanivel, S Deepa

  Abstract: The aims of this study were to measure the workplace heat stress and noise intensity levels in different sections of the foundries. The study was carried out in a small industrial city of southern peninsular of India, known for cluster of foundry establishments. The heat and noise level were measured in melting, fettling, gas cutting, heat treatment furnace, and administrative sections measuring the dry bulb temperature(TDB °C), wet bulb temperature …

  Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 13–17 Read article →