Delaware Healthy Workplaces

Healthy Workplaces - Employees - Auto Body and Paint Shops

Work Hazards for Mechanics:

Physical hazards of working around vehicles
Solvents, fuels and other chemicals associated with vehicles
Dusts, vapors and vehicle emissions in enclosed spaces
Asbestos
Metal fumes from cutting and welding

Lowering Your Risk

Educate Yourself
- Review the MSDS Sheets for the chemicals and products you work with.
- Know the proper procedures for the equipment and materials you use and follow them!
Protect Yourself
- Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each activity.
- Handle materials properly to avoid physical injury and chemical exposure.
- Use care when working with vehicles on lifts or jacks.
- Dispose of waste products properly.
- Keep work area organized to limit physical hazards.
- Make sure ventilation equipment is working properly.

Healthy Workplaces- Employees - Auto Mechanics

Preventing Pollution
and Protecting
Worker Health
in Auto Repair
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OSHA
Occupational
Chemical
Database
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