Car repair shops — job factsheets
French
Description
The one-page illustrated factsheets deal with (among others, chemical) risks of given tasks in car repair shops. There are 15 factsheets for general mechanical tasks, eight factsheets for body mechanics and paintshop work, and 18 factsheets on machinery. Tasks that involve chemical exposure include, among others, degreasing, lubrication and spray-painting, as well as maintenance tasks. The factsheets provide information on the main risks of tasks (including cancer) and can be downloaded and displayed in workshops.
Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
INRS — National institute of research and security
Provider name (Original)
INRS - Institut national de recherche et de sécurité
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Applying Surface Coatings
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Handling Chemicals
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Installing or Removing Insulation
Miscellaneous
Removing Coatings
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Not applicable
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description
Not substance specific
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
Level 1. Substitution
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 2. Reducing / minimising the risk by organisational measures, e.g. reducing the number of workers exposed
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Guidance
Target group
Safety officers
Supervisor
Workers