Title: Health Risks Associated With Auto Body Painting Materials | It Still Runs
Headings: Health Risks Associated With Auto Body Painting Materials
Health Risks Associated With Auto Body Painting Materials
Flammable Substances and Burns
Airborne Sanding Particles
Airborne Paint Fumes and Chemicals
Impact Dangers and Blindness
Welding Fumes
Direct Chemical Contact
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Content: Health Risks Associated With Auto Body Painting Materials | It Still Runs
Health Risks Associated With Auto Body Painting Materials
by Chris Stevenson
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Auto body and paint shops use caustic, flammable and carcinogenic chemicals in their line of work, more than in the automotive repair trade. The health risks associated with auto body painting materials can be long-lasting and serious to the employee, and even customers, if the proper steps to implement safety precautions and certified equipment are not enforced. Every person entering or in the auto body paint trade, including current employees, should be aware of the numerous health risks they face each day. Flammable Substances and Burns
Automotive paint prepared with reducers and lacquer thinner pose flammability issues when sprayed, spilled or in any way aerated to the atmosphere. Cleaning solvents (isocyanates), kerosene, acetone, gasoline and other petroleum-based and alcohol cleaners are combustible, especially under pressure from spray guns and aerosol cans. Without proper ventilation, airborne solvents and reducers ignite in open air by any a spark source. Orbital sanders, automotive ignition, grinding wheels and oxygen-acetylene welders provide ignition sources for combustion. Rags and towels that have been improperly stored can ignite by spontaneous combustion or static electricity. Flammable explosions can cause severe skin burns, blindness and traumatic concussion. Airborne Sanding Particles
Body and painting refinishing techniques use abrasive sanders and grinders to smooth and refinish metal and painted surfaces.