Identification should include the types of solvents, soaps, cleaning solutions, oils, greases, specialty additives, gases, and dusts in the auto body field, along with the hazards and precautions associated with each, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, government regulations, and instructor’s guidelines.
Safety measures should include
- identifying working conditions and safety precautions in the auto body repair lab during vehicle repair
- identifying safety precautions related to the use of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved personal sanding respirator
- describing the correct PPE (i.e., gloves, suits, hoods, and eye and ear protection) for painting or refinishing and sanding
- identifying the different types of fires encountered in the auto body field (i.e., classes A, B, C, and D), along with the hazards, precautions, and appropriate type of extinguisher associated with each
- identifying environmental effects of chemicals associated with the auto body field
- identifying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and OSHA regulations and penalties associated with the use and misuse of chemicals.
Identification of proper chemical disposal techniques as documented by EPA, OSHA, and local government regulations, and instructor’s guidelines should include
- information on the SDS for all nine product identification areas
- toxic materials used during typical vehicle repair operations
- hazardous waste that might be generated during typical vehicle repair operations
- right to know laws and EPA regulations for handling toxic substances, as well as the importance of compliance with them.
Identification of potential electrical hazards during vehicle repair should include
- precautions to be taken during disabling of airbags, computerized features, and other electrical components
- the basic types of under-hood safety practices required in the auto body field, along with the correct method of operation, the hazards (e.g., moving parts; thermal, chemical, and electrical hazards), and the precautions associated with each, in accordance with instructor’s guidelines.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Whom does OSHA protect?
- What is the importance of the right to know laws for the auto body field?
- How are OSHA guidelines enforced?