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Safety and Health Topics Autobody Repair and Refinishing In Focus Alliances 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. What OSHA standards apply? Standards What are some examples of hazards and possible solutions? Hazard Recognition | Possible Solutions What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Other Resources In Focus Alliances Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR). OSHA Alliance Page.  Safety and  Health Topics     Autobody Repair and Refinishing   OSHA Standards   Hazards and Solutions   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 08/04/2009

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