- Currently there are more than 90,000 technicians in the United States employed in the automotive maintenance and repair industry. Working in automotive shops may pose exposure to multiple occupational risks, including noise, vibration, dust, fuel and exhaust emissions.
- Air and battery-operated tools are widely used in daily activities. Such instruments generate sound pressure levels above 90 dBA and are known to transmit HAV.
- In addition, employees are exposed to aerosols from tires, suspension and brake systems, as well as gas and vapor emissions.
- This study focused on evaluation of exposures to noise, vibration, and total dust in automotive shops.
Evaluation of Noise, Vibration, and Total Dust Exposures in Automotive Shops
