|
|
 |
|
|
CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 111252 |
| CIS number |
10-0832 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1077-3525 - International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Velázquez L., Bello D., Munguia N., Zavala A., Marin A., Moure-Eraso R. |
| Title |
A survey of environmental and occupational work practices in the automotive refinishing industry of a developing country: Sonora, Mexico |
| Bibliographic information |
2nd quarter 2008, Vol. 14, No.2, p.104-111. Illus. 24 ref. |
| Abstract |
The objective of this study was to investigate environmental and occupational work practices of automotive repair and refinishing industry in a developing region of Mexico. It involved detailed workplace visits to 41 body shops and six paint suppliers, as well as a survey of shop owners and 24 workers. Information was collected on work practices, level of technology in the shops, use of personal protective equipment, consumption and handling of hazardous chemicals and waste, hazard communication and environmental consciousness. Most shops had little capital, outdated technology for exposure control, poor working conditions, high potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals, and little awareness of environmental and occupational health and safety. Implications of these findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Mexico; harmful substances; vehicle repair and servicing; conditions of work; exposure evaluation |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
survey; job study; developing countries |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
Metal production and metalworking
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
|
|
|
|
|
|
