Safe work in car repair companies. Methodical recommendations
Lithuanian
Description
The 29 page brochure gives an overview of health and safety aspects in motor vehicle repair shops, including mechanic repair work, lacquering or welding etc. The guidelines gives a good overview about chemicals involved in car repair companies, and has a separate chapter about asbestos.
The material issued by State Labour Inspectorate is based on UK HSE recommendations „Health and Safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industries”.
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Other data
Provider
Provider name (English)
State Labour Inspectorate
Provider name (Original)
Valstybinės darbo inspekcijos
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Handling Chemicals
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Aerosols
Dusts
Liquids
Solids
Vapours
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Carcinogens
Irritants
Toxic substances
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Substance Description
Asbestos, chemicals in paints
CAS Number
71-43-2
EC number
200-753-7
Prevention measures
Level 1. Elimination of hazards
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
Guidance
Measurement and assessment
Target group
Employers
Safety officers