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Document ID (ISN)106219
CIS number 07-126
Year 2006
Convention or series no.
Title Occupational safety and health actions: Automobile repair shops
Original title La prévention en action. Maintenance de véhicules automobiles: mécanique et carrosserie [in French]
Bibliographic information Agence Nationale pour l'Amélioration des Conditions de Travail, 4, quai des Etroits, 69321 Lyon Cedex 05, France, Sep. 2006. 40p. Illus. 18 ref.
Internet access http://www.anact.fr/pls/portal/docs/1/19105.PDF [in French]
Abstract The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for the evaluation and prevention of occupational hazards in automobile repair shops. It is aimed at the heads of establishments as well as at workers and their representatives. It addresses the five steps of the prevention approach: preparation; hazard evaluation; definition of the action plan; implementation of the action plan; evaluation of the approach. Appendices include the main French laws and regulations, together with examples of a hazard evaluation checklist and a preventive action programme.
Descriptors (primary) vehicle repair and servicing; plant safety and health organization; coachwork; hazard evaluation
Descriptors (secondary) responsibilities of employers; legal aspects; safety guides; check lists; France
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
Risk evaluation
Road transportation