Task
Hazard
Route of
Exposure
Inhalation
Potential Health
effect/toxicity
Respiratory
irritation, others
depending on
nature of cut
material
PPE and Controls to
Use
Welding shield, cartridge
HEPA, only apply torch
to clean metal surfaces
Removal of
damage, cutting
Fumes may
contain lead,
chromium,
other metals
Frame
straightening
Welding
No chemical/
dust hazard
Fumes may
contain lead,
chromium
other metals
Inhalation
Respiratory
irritation, others
depending on
nature of cut
material
Respiratory
irritation, others
depending on
nature of material
Welding shield, cartridge
HEPA, only weld on
clean bare metal
surfaces
Grinding
Dust
Inhalation
Reassembly
No chemical/
dust hazard
Styrene,
solvents
Polyester,
polystyrene
dusts
Inhalation,
skin contact
Inhalation
Respiratory
irritation, cancer
Respiratory
irritation
Gloves (PVA &
polyethylene)
Cartridge HEPA or for
short jobs dust mask,
mechanical sanding with
local exhaust ventilation
on tool, gloves
Inhalation,
skin contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication, asthma
Paint dust
(may contain
lead,
chromium
other
metals),
plastic dust
Solvents,
isocyanate
Inhalation
Respiratory
irritation
Cartridge respirator with
OV cartridges,
ventilated mixing
station, nitrile gloves
Mechanical sanding with
local exhaust ventilation
on tool, cartridge HEPA
or for short jobs dust
mask
Inhalation,
skin contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication, asthma
Mixing basecoat
(color)
Solvents
Inhalation,
skin contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication
Spraying
basecoat
Solvents
Inhalation,
skin contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication
Mixing Clearcoat
Solvents,
isocyanate
Inhalation,
skin contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication, asthma
Spraying
clearcoat
Solvents,
isocyanate
Inhalation,
skin contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication, asthma
Gun cleaning
Solvents,
isocyanate
Inhalation,
skin contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication, asthma
Sanding primer
Dusts
Inhalation,
skin contact
Untaping
Isocyanate
Compounding
Isocyanate
Washing,
detailing
Isocyanate
Skin
contact
Skin
contact
Skin
contact
Respiratory
irritation, solvent
intoxication, asthma
Sensitization
Bondo/filler
applying
Bondo/filler
sanding
Masking/taping
Mixing
primer/sealer
Sanding new
parts or old
paint
Priming/sealing
No chemical/
dust hazard
Solvents,
isocyanate
Cartridge HEPA
Use spray booth,
supplied air respirator or
for small jobs cartridge
respirator with OV
cartridges and
overspray N95 pads,
nitrile gloves
Cartridge respirator with
OV cartridges,
ventilated mixing
station, nitrile gloves
Use spray booth,
supplied air respirator or
for small jobs cartridge
respirator with OV
cartridges and
overspray N95 pads,
nitrile gloves
Cartridge respirator with
OV cartridges,
ventilated mixing
station, nitrile gloves
Use spray booth,
supplied air respirator or
for small jobs cartridge
respirator with OV
cartridges and
overspray N95 pads,
nitrile gloves
Cartridge respirator with
OV cartridges, enclosed
gun cleaner, nitrile
gloves
Cartridge HEPA, nitrile
gloves
Nitrile gloves
Sensitization
Nitrile gloves
Sensitization
Nitrile gloves