Delaware Healthy Workplaces

Healthy Workplaces - Employers - Auto Repair

Employees in auto repair and body shops are at risk for exposure to many chemicals and situations that can cause health problems, including cancer. Hazards can include:

Exposure to exhaust, fuels and chemicals associated with auto repair and maintenance
Exposure to vehicle exhaust
Working with paints, finishes and solvents
Working with and around heavy equipment and machinery
Physical hazards of working around vehicles

Education:

Provide training that helps employees avoid accidents and injuries.
Ensure that MSDS sheets for products used in your business are accessible and reviewed by employees.

Awareness:

Maintain tools and equipment and inspect before each use.
Encourage workers to be aware and report unsafe conditions and actions.

Prevention:

Provide personal protective equipment and training on its use.
Ensure that ventilation equipment is used to remove exhaust, chemical vapors and dust from the workspace.
Using environmentally friendly products can reduce your businesses impact on the environment and your employee's health.

Learn more about hazards your employees may face. Select a link below:

Delaware's
Department of Labor
OSHA Consultation
Service
__________

Managing Worker
Health and Safety:
An Auto Refinish
Shop Success Story
__________

Preventing Pollution
and Protecting
Worker Health
in Auto Repair
__________

OSHA Safety and
Health Topic
Auto Body Repair
and Refinishing
__________

Injury, Illness &
Pollution Prevention
in Auto Repair

Auto Body and Paint Shops.

Auto Mechanics.

If you don't see your job on these pages, or have additional questions,
contact the Delaware Helpline at 1-800-464-HELP or
complete this online form. [ Text of Online Form ]

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