HEALTH & SAFETY AUGUST 2016 | Collision Repair | 11 HOSE INVOLVED IN OPERATIONS that repair and refi nish automobiles, trucks and equipment are subjected to a multitude of physical and chemical hazards. A hazard is a source or situation with a potential for harm – in terms of human injury or ill health or a combination of these. Th ese workers are potentially exposed to a range of harmful substances while prepping and painting vehicles. Among them: • Chemical hazards, including: » Toxic chemicals. » Heavy metals. » Sanding dusts. » Metal fumes from welding and cutting. » Volatile organic compounds emitted solvents, cleaners, fi llers, paints, etc., which include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health eff ects. • Physical hazards from cutting and sanding tools, welding, noise, repeti- Guide to health and safety in the vehicle collision repair industry By David A. Kolman, Editor, Fleet Maintenance Magazine Best practices for preventing illnesses and injuries T When repairing and refinishing vehicles, workers are exposed to an assortment of physical and chemical hazards that can result in injury, ill health or a combination thereof. However, by creating, implementing and maintaining certain practices, the workplace can be made safer and healthier, resulting in a more productive shop. Photo courtesy of Rush Truck Centers Workers and employers share responsibility for eliminating potential hazards. Continued Page 13
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