H&S Audit Appendix 1: Body Preparation

Is the electrical system protected and lighting suitable for ATEX application?

Are filters changed regularly and records kept?

Is atmospheric monitoring carried out and clearance time marked on booth?

Do all drying spaces have adequate ventilation?

Is there a current emergency and evacuation plan and has this been communicated to employees?

Does the paint shop have a working fire detection or automatic fire suppression system and are they regularly maintained?

If an air compressor is used to supply breathing air, does it have a water trap, a carbon monoxide and high temperature alarm?

Is respiratory protective equipment clean and well maintained; is face-fit testing carried out when close fit masks are used?

Is appropriate health monitoring carried out for body shop staff (including isocyanate urine tests for sprayers)?

Are sanders regularly used for body prep work?

Where sanders are regularly used, are employees aware of potential noise hazard and steps to take? (total daily use for 45 minutes, use of HP advised; total daily use for 2.5 hours, use of HP mandatory).

Where sanders are regularly used, are employees aware of potential vibration hazard and steps to take? (total daily use for 20 minutes will reach EAV; total use for 1 hour 23 minutes will reach ELV).

Is hearing protection available and suitable?

Is this area tidy, organised, lids on paint, highly flammables correctly stored, combustible rubbish removed?

Are paint or solvent contaminated rags placed in a covered metal container?

Does the paint mixing/gun wash area have local exhaust ventilation?

Is isocyanate containing primer/paint/top coat used? ('water based' does not mean isocyanate free).

Is the electrical system protected and inspected to ensure that it does not arc, overheat, or produce ignition sources?

Is there a current COSHH file and are colleagues aware of precautions to take?

Is there a DSEAR assessment, and are colleagues aware of precautions to take?