How Does a Safety Support to a Blast Furnace Work?

Safety Support Basics

• Heavy machinery support services typically involve a professional who comes to your home or business to help maintain, assess or repair the equipment. Safety support comes into play when a professional assesses your blast furnace for safety and helps you implement and maintain proper safety procedures when working with the unit. Various types of safety support exist, including that provided by manufacturers or vendors, that offered by third party support companies and that provided by public organizations, such as government agencies or volunteer groups.

Safety Support Functions

• Safety support provides services related to machinery and its operators. If you purchase a blast furnace, safety support provided by the manufacturer or vendor may include a site inspection to ensure that you can safely and lawfully install the furnace. This support may also include safety training for you and anyone else using the blast furnace. Safety support professionals regularly inspect machines for any potential concerns and to ensure that the machine can pass any required safety tests under law. Safety support also includes routine machine maintenance and emergency repair and assistance.

Blast Furnace Safety Support

• The two most important safety concerns for blast furnaces involve slag and space. Slag is a mineral buildup from the process of heating metals at extreme temperatures. It collects on the walls of furnaces and can clog them. A clogged blast furnace can emit toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, and lead to a buildup of heat and gases that may cause fires or explosions. Furthermore, blast furnaces are vertically oriented. Because of this, they need tall spaces and vertical clearance. Blast furnace safety support will help you find the best place for your furnace, such as a brick structure or fireproof chamber, and clean it or recommend cleaning procedures to keep it free of slag.

How It Works

• How safety support works depends upon the type of safety support in question. For instance, when you purchase a blast furnace, the vendor or manufacturer may offer you a limited safety support plan, with an option to purchase a long-term plan. Support may begin with a visit to your home workshop for a safety inspection then installation, followed by scheduled regular safety checks. The support professional may also offer you training in blast furnace safety. If you build your own blast furnace or purchase a used one, you can hire a safety support professional or company to inspect the unit and help you set it up. Some non-profit organizations, such as Maquiladora Health and Safety Support, also provide safety support services, though usually only in factory settings that have poor safety records or procedures.