There are numerous hazards in both mechanical and collision repair. The National Institute on Occupational Health and Safety, NIOSH, has developed partnerships with the industry to research and reduce hazards in vehicle repair and industry and has put together a summary of its efforts and plans.
CHESS has been working with the automotive industry for about 18 years and we applaud this initiative.
Here are some of the hazards from the summary:
- Injuries involving sprains, strains, cuts and bruises
- Events such as contact with objects or equipment, slips, trips and falls, and overexertion
- Injury sources such as floor and ground surfaces, tools, vehicles and parts
- Fatalities from contact with objects or equipment, especially falling objects, transportation accidents and fires and explosions
- Exposure to chemicals, biological materials, vehicle exhaust and asbestos
For more information, check out the NIOSH page on Automotive Repair and Maintenance. Or, of course, you can contact CHESS.