4 work hazards with auto mechanic business and how to overcome.

Augusta

VIP Contributor
When you intend to start an auto mechanic business, you assessed the hazards and be sure you can either work with it or manage it properly to overcome it's pains.

So what are the outstanding hazards and how to overcome them.

Strains, sprains and tears
You are likely to experience
Strains, sprains and tears when Preforming repetitive motions lifting heavy tools or under the hood of a vehicle.overcoming this will need implementing a Stretch & Flex Program to help reduce strains



Eye injuries
Working under cars and hoods makes one susceptible to falling debris or chemicals. To overcome one always need to use safety goggles.

Chemical burns
Auto shop mechanics would always use hazardous and flammable liquids to work. So chemicals need to be properly labelled with safety handling information Same with
Containers lids fit tightly and there is no leakage or spoilage. protective glasses and gloves should be worn by workers when handling chemicals.

Loss of limb or digit
Another hazard is from operations of power tools such as electric metal shears etc whichb increase their risk of losing a limb to overcome this workers should be well trained employees on how to work with tools .
 
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