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Cutting discs, brake dust, solvents and vehicles up on a lift, sometimes all in the same bay, is a normal working day for a garage or workshop. PHW's pack covers the hazards that come with vehicle repair specifically, not a generic workshop template.
In your own terms, not a generic hazard list.
Cutting and grinding discs used on brakes, exhausts and bodywork are a recognised cause of serious injury when mounted or used incorrectly.
Brake dust, degreasers, solvents and cleaning chemicals used daily in a workshop fall under COSHH, with exposure controlled and, where needed, monitored.
Impact wrenches, grinders and other power tools used for extended periods build up a cumulative vibration exposure across a working week.
Parts, tyres and batteries moved by hand, and electrical work on vehicles and workshop equipment, each carry their own separate duty.
Named, not paraphrased into a claim.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 cover brake dust, solvents and cleaning chemicals used in vehicle repair.
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 set exposure action and limit values for hand-arm vibration from power tools.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 cover parts, tyres and batteries moved by hand.
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 apply to electrical work on vehicles and workshop equipment.
The employer still authorises each operator or member of staff in writing; PHW's certificates, records and packs are the evidence the employer relies on for that decision, not a substitute for it.
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