The hazards in potrooms
| Chemical hazards | Physical hazards | Ergonomic/psychological |
|---|---|---|
| Smelter dusts including alumina, calcined coke, and refactory materials (inspirable and respirable) | Burns | Lifting |
| Aluminium fluorides | Electrocution | Posture |
| Coal tar pitch volatiles (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) | Electromagnetic fields | Shift-work |
| Carbon monoxide | Falls | |
| Fluoride dusts | Heat | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | Mobile equipment | |
| Sulphur dioxide | Noise | |
| Vibration |