Proper PPE is required at all times when performing casting operations.

The minimum requirements are as follows:

• PMA Positive Mental Attitude
  

Layer teh following PPE to conform to “waterfall/Roof-shingle“ model - The concept is that if the metal rains from the sky, your PPE should be layered to shed the metal so that it does not penetrate the PPE and cause injury.
You can never wear too much cow

Item	Description	Example
Helmet	Plastic (Standard HardHat), carbon fiber or subtable substitute Face Shield can be metal screen or polycarbonate
Welding Jacket	Leather - 1pc is recommended 2pc jackets (detachable top) are ok. Full front covering smocks are ok too
Welding gloves	Leather, 16” or 18“
Leg Coverings	Leather Welding Chaps or pants
Spats	Spats are for covering chins and the top of boots. Excellent if your boots have laces or no leather covers Also add protection for bumping into tools on the foundry floor
Boots	Rubber soles, leather uppers, No nylon
Respirator	Optional The casting process will create smoke and other potential respiratory challenges. Wear a respirator or K95 if you feel the need