| Document ID (ISN) | 59846 |
| CIS number |
93-509 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0210-6612 - Salud y trabajo |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Castillón Uribe J.M., García Anadón J.A., Muňoz Pueyo R., Tovares Uceda J.L. |
| Title |
Occupational risks in automobile-repair workshops |
| Original title |
Riesgos profesionales en talleres de reparación de vehículos [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
1992, No.92, p.4-14. Illus. |
| Abstract |
A study to investigate the occupational risks in the automobile repair sector was carried out in Spain in 1989-90 by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health. A summary of the progress report is presented. The study involved 6,103 workers in 456 enterprises. Particular areas studied were: fire prevention; electrical equipment; generation and distribution of compressed air. Preventive measures are provided in all three of these areas. Most significant risks include: flying particles, explosions, fires and falls. Posture at work in relation to the task performed is also discussed. Most significant health risks include: noise exposure, inhalation of hazardous fumes and particles, and contact with hazardous substances such as solvents. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Spain; risk factors; coachwork; metalworking industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
falls of persons; dangerous substances; compressors; noise; electricity; flying particles; work posture; explosion hazards; fire prevention; falling objects; fire hazards |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Spain |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Motor vehicle manufacturing industry
Metalworking industry
|
