Automotive, Maintenance, and Repair

Examples of safety hazards that can harm workers who clean or work on cars and trucks include:

• Hazardous chemicals and materials such as solvents, asbestos (brake and clutch repairs), engine exhaust, welding fume, paint spray, cleaning products, and dust from sanding or abrasive blasting.
• Awkward postures, heavy lifting, overexertion, and other physical stressors
• Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
• Machinery, equipment, or tools with dangerous moving mechanical parts
• Flying debris or materials
• Confined spaces
• Pressurized equipment and tires
• Noisy equipment

For topic-specific information, see also:

• Carbon Monoxide
• Chemical Hazard Communication
• Chromium (hexavalent)
• Confined Spaces
• Electrical (not high voltage)
• Emergency Washing
• Lockout/tagout
• Grinders
• Portable Power Tools
• Respirators
• Slips, Trips, and Falls (same elevation)
• Welding