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Document ID (ISN)105721
CIS number 06-1188
ISBN(s) 91-7522-818-1
Year 2003
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Antonsson A.B., Christensson B., Ancker K.
Title Do you repair car bodywork?
Bibliographic information Prevent, Box 20133, 104 60 Stockholm, Sweden, 2003. Internet document (pdf format). 22p. Illus. 8 ref.
Internet access http://www.prevent.se/doc_pdf/verktyg/pdf/do_you_repair_car.pdf [in English]
Abstract This booklet is aimed at persons who work in automobile or truck body repair shops and who face the risk of exposure to isocyanates. Among the topics addressed: symptoms of isocyanate exposure (nose and eye irritation, lung function impairment, asthma); limitation of exposure (ventilation, local exhaust, supplied air respirators); safe working methods during sanding, welding and cutting.
Descriptors (primary) Sweden; health hazards; vehicle repair and servicing; isocyanates
Descriptors (secondary) allergens; irritants; supplied air respirators; local exhaust; asthma; safety guides; spray booths; ventilation; safe working methods; respiratory impairment; welding and cutting; paint spraying
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceSweden
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Road transportation
Isocyanates
Cyano compounds