Safe manual handling of chemicals in the automotive industry

What it contains

When employees complete hazardous manual handling tasks, controlling risks can help reduce injuries. This guide explains:

• how to identify hazardous manual handling activities
• the types of activities that can cause injuries, including handling chemicals during delivery, unloading, storage, dipping components and cleaning parts
• how to dispose of waste chemicals
• how to safely manage chemicals in packages and containers, including a safety checklist 
• using protective clothing and equipment as a temporary safety measure when handling chemicals

At the end of the document, there is a list of tools for more information.