Metal Furnace Operator how-to

How to Tap a Heat into a Ladle

Tapping is high risk.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Tapping is high risk. In short: check; clear; signal, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Check ladle condition.

  2. Clear the area.

  3. Signal the crane.

  4. Open the tap.

  5. Watch the stream.

  6. Close and log.

Safety reminders for metal furnace operators

  • Wear aluminized PPE
  • Keep tools dry
  • Keep scrap dry
  • Follow crane signals

Heat · Charge · Tap · Ladle · Slag · Alloy: see the full metal furnace operator glossary.

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