It all started with a splash…

High Heat PPE & Safety Clothing

What’s the biggest personal health risk in your company?

Is it respiratory hazards, caused by silica in the sand-casting process? Or is it burns caused by molten metal splash during melting and pouring?

Each of you will have a different answer.

There are many hazards present in the foundry and castings industry. Some of the most common include molten metal burns, silica dust, and slips/trips and falls. Some of these are very specific to the industry, while other risks are more general. Whatever the risk, you should identify the severity of the hazard as well as the likelihood of it occurring, in order to remove it or protect against it.

Where does personal protective equipment fit in?

In the UK, employers must protect workers from health and safety risks. This includes issuing free personal protective equipment (PPE) if a risk assessment shows it is needed after other controls have been applied.

While it is the responsibility of the employer to make sure the PPE is fit for purpose, as well as providing instructions on safe use and ensuring it is maintained properly, working together with a reputable supplier of PPE and safety clothing makes the process easier for you.

This is where we can help!

You need the correct PPE for the task; whether this is powered respiratory, aluminised clothing or specialist safety footwear. You also need a supplier who can offer you the service level you need; with advice, next day delivery, and clear communication at every stage of the process.

We’re a PPE and clothing supplier based centrally in the UK in the Midlands. Family owned and run, we’ve been established in PPE and safety since 1991 and have successfully supplied multiple sectors across the UK over this time.

While we were already supplying foundries with respiratory protection against silica dust – since the increased HSE activity in 2022/23, the turning point in our role supplying the high heat market was an eye-opening event as to the extreme risks present in your industry.

Yes, that’s right! We had an urgent request to provide molten metal protective clothing following a metal splash incident, and we successfully met the customers’ requirements in upgrading the workwear to E3/D3 standard. This provided greater protection to all workers on the foundry floor.

Since then, we’ve been exploring your industry and we’re helping other foundry, castings and forging companies with the following PPE:

• Aluminised clothing,
• High heat protective gloves,
• High heat head and face protection,
• Specialist foundry boots,
• Molten metal splash clothing,
• Respiratory protection,
• Hand cut protection.

However, this is just the beginning! We’re still at the start of our journey, and our aim is to be the helpful specialists that not only provide you with products (in stock for next day delivery where possible), but also provide information and guidance to help you protect yourself and your staff with a service you can trust.

Please reach out to us and we’ll discuss your needs. Contact us by email: [email protected], call +44 (0)115 925 2261, and visit our website www.mfsafety.co.uk