Motor industry

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		Motor industry
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Description	The list is based on the following regulations
The checklist addresses questions about, for example, how premises and equipment are designed in the vehicle and service workshop. It starts with a few general topics and then moves on to risks that may exist in the business. There are also questions that highlight specific risks that exist when working with, for example, wheels and tires, electric cars and batteries, as well as reconditioning. You can advantageously divide the work with the checklist into smaller portions. For more targeted safety rounds, we refer to our in-depth subject checklists. Among other things, there is a special checklist for painting.	AFS 2023:12 5§2 AFS 2023:2 4§5 AFS 2023:1 §15 AFS 2023:10 6§6

Tidiness and cleaning

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is the order in the workplace so good that walkways, transport routes, and floors are free of, for example, packaging, cables, and rubbish?
2. Do you actively work to promote a safety culture?
3. Are there routines for cleaning the workplace?

Ventilation, air, and temperature.

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is the ventilation working satisfactorily in all spaces?
2. Is there both supply and exhaust ventilation?
3. Is the ventilation system of the right capacity?
4. Are exhaust extractors and exhaust filters used when necessary?
5. Are movable spot extraction systems used for welding, cutting, grinding, gluing, and painting?
6. Are there routines for replacing, cleaning, and maintaining filters and ducts?
7. Is the ventilation system regularly maintained?
8. Can cars be moved without causing problems for workers due to the exhaust fumes?
9. Is the temperature satisfactory in the workplace?
10. Are the premises planned to prevent unacceptable draughts from entrances, windows, and gates?
11. Are cleaning methods used to avoid the spread of dust?

Lighting

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is the general lighting sufficient in the premises?
2. Are the lighting fixtures intact?
3. Are the lighting fixtures cleaned?
4. Is the lighting designed to avoid dazzling lighting?
5. Is there sufficient on-site lighting at each workplace?
6. Is a protected corded lamp used when the general lighting is not enough?
7. Is the lighting planned to avoid disturbing shadows?
8. Are reflectors and protective tubes used in the work pits?

First aid

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid?
2. Is first aid equipment readily available in the workplace?
3. Are there the correct number of refilled eye wash stations and eye wash stations in strategic locations?
4. Are there designated escape routes?

Technical devices

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Have the employees been introduced to handling the machines used?
2. Are there sufficient lifting devices, lifting equipment, and side tables?
3. Are vehicle lifts used to achieve the correct working height?
4. Are there inspection procedures for technical devices?
5. Are the technical devices CE marked?
6. Are scaffolding, trestles, and ladders type approved?
7. Do workers have the training and information needed to handle lifting devices?
8. Are workers provided with the necessary training and information to work from scaffolding?

Pressurized devices

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Have all pressurized devices in the operation been identified?
2. Are all pressurized devices in the operation inspected?
3. Are all pressurized devices in the operation subject to an up-to-date risk assessment?
4. Are operating instructions and, if necessary, additional instructions provided for all pressurized devices?
5. Are all pressurized devices appropriately placed?
6. Are there documented routines for ongoing supervision for all pressurized devices that either belong to class A or B, or do they need it according to the risk assessment?
7. In the course of continuous supervision, it is examined that
a) Is the device functioning properly?
b) Is the device secure?
c) Has the device and any guards been damaged?
d) Are the device, valves, and emergency stops correctly labelled?
e) Are maintenance and inspections carried out according to plan?

Personal protective equipment

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is a compressed air feed respirator used in welding, grinding, and cutting?
2. Is the protective equipment (e.g. hearing protection, protective clothing, head protection, boots and gloves) in good condition?
3. Is the protective equipment type-tested and CE marked?
4. Has the protective equipment been tested for the individual?
5. Are there clear instructions on when and how to use the protective equipment?

Medical check-ups

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Are medical check-ups, including serviceability assessment, arranged for employees working with isocyanates (thermosetting plastics)?
2. Are medical check-ups arranged for employees with hand-intensive work?
3. Are medical check-ups offered to employees exposed to vibration?
4. Are the medical check-ups documented?
5. Has the need for external help in the work environment work, for example from occupational health care, been investigated?

Noise

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Are noise surveys and measurements of sound levels conducted?
2. Is equipment chosen for new investments that is as quiet as possible?
3. Take measures to reduce noise at the source as much as possible?
4. Have measures been taken to limit noise as far as practicable?
5. Are noise-reducing measures being implemented to prevent disruptive noise?
6. Is there access to appropriate hearing protection with the correct level of attenuation if needed?
7. Are the hearing protectors tested individually?

Vibrations

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is equipment chosen that has as little vibration impact as possible?
2. Is the equipment maintained so that the vibration damping works?
3. Is there documentation of the vibration exposure of the tools?
4. Is it possible to organize the work in such a way as to reduce the time of exposure to vibration?
5. Are risk assessments conducted to prevent conditions such as "white fingers"?

Ergonomics

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Are ergonomic aspects considered when making new investments?
2. Are ergonomic risk assessments made to assess different elements?
3. Does the employer actively work to prevent bodily and repetitive strain injuries?
4. Do employees have sufficient knowledge of how to work in an ergonomically gentle way?
5. Are the work areas providing sufficient space for suitable work movements?
6. Work movements occur.
a) With your arms above shoulder height?
b) Below knee height?
c) Does this involve bending or twisting movements for the hand and forearm?
d) Feeling stressed due to time pressure?
e) Are they repeated for an extended period of time?
7. The following working positions occur.
a) Kneeling?
b) Squatting?
c) Environment?
d) Are they repeated for an extended period of time?
8. Planned for repeated work over a longer period of time.
a) Regular micro-breaks?
b) Job rotation?
9. Where are the work equipment and work items located?
a) At a suitable height?
b) At the appropriate distance, i.e. in the inner working area?
10. Do workers use the available aids?
11. Are ergonomically designed tools being used?

Chemical substances

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is there a list of all chemical risk sources?
2. Are all sources of chemical risk assessed?
3. Are there safety data sheets for all chemical products?
4. Are chemicals containing solvents, allergens, or other substances hazardous to health avoided as far as possible?
5. Can we switch to isocyanate-free varnishes, adhesives, or repair chemicals?
6. Must gloves always be used when handling oils or brake fluids?
7. Are the chemicals labeled correctly?
8. Do employees understand the danger symbols?
9. Have the workers been informed of the health and accident risks associated with the handling of chemical products?
10. Are chemical products stored safely?
11. Are chemical products mixed safely?
12. Are employees working with thermosetting plastic products required to undergo specific training?

Work with motor fuel.

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Are there draining devices for all types of liquids that are drained?
2. Are fuel filters punctured when changing to prevent the spread of gasoline or diesel fumes?
3. Are gloves with long collars used if there is a risk of skin contact with motor fuel?
4. Paper, rags, and similar materials should be stored in a fireproof container with a self-closing lid.

Work with wheels and tires.

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Do the employees have sufficient knowledge about how to handle tires safely?
2. Are the wheels clean before work begins?
3. Is the vehicle lifted to the appropriate working height when removing wheels?
4. Are aids used when moving wheels?
5. If tyres have to be moved by hand – are they rolled instead of lifted?
6. Are pump cages used?
7. Is hearing protection always used when working with pumping?
8. Is the workload reasonable even during the high season?
9. Can job rotation be considered to avoid one-sided, repetitive work?
10. Are the racks where the tires are stored regularly inspected?

Electric cars and batteries

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Does the workshop have access to the manufacturer's instructions?
2. Do employees have sufficient knowledge to perform service work safely?
3. Are warning signs posted when working with high voltage?
4. Is working alone avoided when working with high voltage?
5. Is the battery charging carried out in a separate and well-ventilated area?
6. Are there eye and emergency showers directly adjacent to the charging point?
7. Are there procedures for employees to avoid having electrically conductive parts from clothes, watches, or jewellery when working with electric cars?
8. Are protective aprons or disposable overalls used if there is a risk of splashing when handling batteries?
9. Are protective gloves, safety shoes, and safety goggles always used when handling batteries?

Reconditioning

Question	Risk assessment:
	Low	Medium	High
1. Is the car wash carried out in a separate and well-ventilated area?
2. Is the equipment low noise?
3. Are the machines low vibration?
4. Are eco-labelled cleaning products being used?
5. Are cleaning products with a low aroma content used?
6. Are safety data sheets for the products available to workers?
7. Are alkaline washing methods used, or is it only water washing if possible?
8. Are personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, respiratory protection, protective gloves, knee pads, and safety shoes used?
9. Are there eye and emergency showers in connection with washing degreasing?
10. Can point extraction be retracted into the passenger compartment to ventilate away solvent vapours?
11. Are platforms, pallets, or ramps used in roof polishing?
12. Do smooth-rolling work stools help to avoid uncomfortable working postures?

Other Here you can note risks that need to be addressed that are not included in the checklist

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General information about the checklist

Tidiness and cleaning (1-3)

Is the order in the workplace so good that walkways, transport routes, and floors are free of, for example, packaging, cables, and rubbish?

Do you actively work to promote a safety culture?

Are there routines for cleaning the workplace?

Ventilation, air, and temperature. (4-14)

Is the ventilation working satisfactorily in all spaces?

Is there both supply and exhaust ventilation?

Is the ventilation system of the right capacity?

Are exhaust extractors and exhaust filters used when necessary?

Are movable spot extraction systems used for welding, cutting, grinding, gluing, and painting?

Are there routines for replacing, cleaning, and maintaining filters and ducts?

Is the ventilation system regularly maintained?

Can cars be moved without causing problems for workers due to the exhaust fumes?

Is the temperature satisfactory in the workplace?

Are the premises planned to prevent unacceptable draughts from entrances, windows, and gates?

Are cleaning methods used to avoid the spread of dust?

Lighting (15-22)

Is the general lighting sufficient in the premises?

Are the lighting fixtures intact?

Are the lighting fixtures cleaned?

Is the lighting designed to avoid dazzling lighting?

Is there sufficient on-site lighting at each workplace?

Is a protected corded lamp used when the general lighting is not enough?

Is the lighting planned to avoid disturbing shadows?

Are reflectors and protective tubes used in the work pits?

First aid (23-26)

Do employees have sufficient knowledge of first aid?

Is first aid equipment readily available in the workplace?

Are there the correct number of refilled eye wash stations and eye wash stations in strategic locations?

Are there designated escape routes?

Technical devices (27-34)

Have the employees been introduced to handling the machines used?

Are there sufficient lifting devices, lifting equipment, and side tables?

Are vehicle lifts used to achieve the correct working height?

Are there inspection procedures for technical devices?

Are the technical devices CE marked?

Are scaffolding, trestles, and ladders type approved?

Do workers have the training and information needed to handle lifting devices?

Are workers provided with the necessary training and information to work from scaffolding?

Pressurized devices (35-41)

Have all pressurized devices in the operation been identified?

Are all pressurized devices in the operation inspected?

Are all pressurized devices in the operation subject to an up-to-date risk assessment?

Are operating instructions and, if necessary, additional instructions provided for all pressurized devices?

Are all pressurized devices appropriately placed?

Are there documented routines for ongoing supervision for all pressurized devices that either belong to class A or B, or do they need it according to the risk assessment?

In the course of continuous supervision, it is examined that

a) Is the device functioning properly?

b) Is the device secure?

c) Has the device and any guards been damaged?

d) Are the device, valves, and emergency stops correctly labelled?

e) Are maintenance and inspections carried out according to plan?

Personal protective equipment (42-46)

Is a compressed air feed respirator used in welding, grinding, and cutting?

Is the protective equipment (e.g. hearing protection, protective clothing, head protection, boots and gloves) in good condition?

Is the protective equipment type-tested and CE marked?

Has the protective equipment been tested for the individual?

Are there clear instructions on when and how to use the protective equipment?

Medical check-ups (47-51)

Are medical check-ups, including serviceability assessment, arranged for employees working with isocyanates (thermosetting plastics)?

Are medical check-ups arranged for employees with hand-intensive work?

Are medical check-ups offered to employees exposed to vibration?

Are the medical check-ups documented?

Has the need for external help in the work environment work, for example from occupational health care, been investigated?

Noise (52-58)

Are noise surveys and measurements of sound levels conducted?

Is equipment chosen for new investments that is as quiet as possible?

Take measures to reduce noise at the source as much as possible?

Have measures been taken to limit noise as far as practicable?

Are noise-reducing measures being implemented to prevent disruptive noise?

Is there access to appropriate hearing protection with the correct level of attenuation if needed?

Are the hearing protectors tested individually?

Vibrations (59-63)

Is equipment chosen that has as little vibration impact as possible?

Is the equipment maintained so that the vibration damping works?

Is there documentation of the vibration exposure of the tools?

Is it possible to organize the work in such a way as to reduce the time of exposure to vibration?

Are risk assessments conducted to prevent conditions such as "white fingers"?