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Foundry and Molten Metal Handling Safety

Foundries expose workers to molten metal, furnace heat, moulding dust and the violent steam explosions that follow when metal meets water. This course covers the specific hazards of casting operations and the controls that keep pouring crews safe. It draws on the iron, aluminium and non ferrous foundries operating across the region, where heat, splash and manual handling combine in a demanding environment.

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What you will be able to do

  • Identify the major hazards of melting, pouring and casting operations.
  • Prevent steam explosions caused by moisture contacting molten metal.
  • Select heat resistant clothing and protective equipment for pouring crews.
  • Control furnace, ladle and pouring operations to reduce splash and spill risk.
  • Manage foundry dust, fume and heat stress across the shift.
  • Plan emergency response for burns, spills and furnace incidents.

Course outline

  1. 01Hazards of melting, pouring and casting
  2. 02Moisture control and steam explosion prevention
  3. 03Heat resistant clothing and equipment
  4. 04Furnace, ladle and pouring controls
  5. 05Dust, fume and heat stress management
  6. 06Manual handling around hot metal
  7. 07Emergency response for burns and spills

Who should attend

Foundry operators, furnace and pouring crews, moulding staff, supervisors and safety officers in metal casting and smelting operations.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Pretoria3R13,000Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
10 to 12 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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