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Workers in autobody shops are
potentially exposed to a variety of chemical and physical hazards. Chemical
hazards may include volatile organics from paints, fillers and solvents;
diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and hexavalent chromium from spray painting
operations; silica
from sandblasting operations; dusts from sanding; and metal fumes from welding
and cutting. Physical hazards include repetitive stress and other ergonomic
injuries, noise, lifts, cutting tools, and oil and grease on walking surfaces.
The following questions link
to information relevant to autobody repair and refinishing.
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