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Resources

This page provides links to sources of general information and specific guidance on health and safety in the motor vehicle repair (MVR) and associated industries.

Example risk assessments

HSE priced publications

HSE free leaflets

General

COSHH

Advice sheets[60]

Electrical Safety

Do you use a steam/water pressure cleaner - INDG68 (1997) (PDF) [61]

Flammable and Explosive Substances

Health: Substances

Manual Handling

Plant and equipment

Slips, Trips and Falls

Workplace Transport

Managing vehicle safety at the workplace: A short guide for employers - INDG199 (PDF) [84]

Link URLs in this page

  1. Motor vehicle repairhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/index.htm
  2. Introductionhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/introduction.htm
  3. Overview - Common MVR topicshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/index.htm
  4. Benzenehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/benzene.htm
  5. Choosing the correct gloveshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/gloves.htm
  6. Cleaning/degreasing substances including valetinghttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/degreaser.htm
  7. Electric and hybrid vehicleshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/electric-hybrid.htm
  8. Falls from heighthttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/falls.htm
  9. Fire and explosionhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/fire.htm
  10. Fluoroelastomershttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/fluoroelastomers.htm
  11. General COSHH essential sheetshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/general-coshh.htm
  12. Hand-arm vibrationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/vibration.htm
  13. Harmful dusts - Inhalation and Dermatitis riskshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/dusts.htm
  14. Manual handlinghttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/manual.htm
  15. Noisehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/noise.htm
  16. Safety in the use of two-post vehicle liftshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/fallofflifts.htm
  17. Slips and tripshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/slips.htm
  18. Storing and handling airbagshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/storing-handling-airbags-seat-belt.htm
  19. Struck by...https://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/struckby.htm
  20. Updated guidance on vehicle liftshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/updated-guidance-on-vehicle-lifts.htm
  21. Used engine oilhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/oil.htm
  22. Workplace transporthttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/transport.htm
  23. Overview - Bodyshopshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/index.htm
  24. 2-pack isocyanate paintshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/isocyanates.htm
  25. Bodyshop mythshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/myths/index.htm
  26. COSHH essential sheetshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/coshh-paintspraying.htm
  27. Measuring paint spray booth clearance timehttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/bodyshop/cleartime.htm
  28. Overview - Mechanical repairhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/index.htm
  29. Asbestoshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/asbestos.htm
  30. Hot work on wheelshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/hot-work-on-wheels.htm
  31. Tyre removal, replacement and inflationhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/tyreremoval.htm
  32. Vehicle exhaust emissions (Diesel)https://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/exhaust.htm
  33. Welding and flamecuttinghttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/welding.htm
  34. Wheel and tyre explosionhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/wheel-and-tyres.htm
  35. Working under vehicleshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/mechanical-repair/under-vehicles.htm
  36. Overview - Roadside repair and recoveryhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/roadside-repair/index.htm
  37. Automotive glazinghttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/roadside-repair/glazing.htm
  38. Essential precautionshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/roadside-repair/essential-precautions.htm
  39. Repair or recovery of buses and coaches fitted with air suspensionhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/roadside-repair/buses.htm
  40. Overview - Resourceshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/resources/index.htm
  41. COSHH essentialshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/mvr.htm
  42. Overview - Statisticshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/resources/statistics/index.htm
  43. Ill health statisticshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/resources/statistics/illhealthstats.htm
  44. Injury statisticshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/resources/statistics/injurystats.htm
  45. Useful external websiteshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/resources/links.htm
  46. Videoshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/resources/videos/index.htm
  47. Contactshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/contact.htm
  48. Motor vehicle repair body shophttps://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/risk-assessment-template-and-examples.htm
  49. Motor vehicle mechanical repair shophttps://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/risk-assessment-template-and-examples.htm
  50. Motor vehicle showroomhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/risk-assessment-template-and-examples.htm
  51. Health and safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industries - HSG261https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg261.htm
  52. The storage of flammable liquids in containers - HSG51 (1998)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg51.htm
  53. Workplace transport safety - HSG136 (1995)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg136.htm
  54. Control of diesel exhaust emissions in the workplace - HSG187 (1999)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg187.htm
  55. Working safely under motor vehicles being repaired - INDG434https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg434.htm
  56. Updated guidance on vehicle liftshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg261.htm
  57. Safety during tyre inflation in motor vehicle repair - INDG433https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg433.pdf
  58. Reducing ill health and accidents in motor vehicle repair - INDG356(rev1) (2009)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg356.htm
  59. Reducing ill health and accidents in motor vehicle repair - INDG356(rev1) (2009)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg356.htm
  60. Advice sheetshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/essentials/direct-advice/mvr.htm
  61. Do you use a steam/water pressure cleaner - INDG68 (1997)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg68.pdf
  62. Application of DSEAR to MVR - Information document HSE 803/71 https://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/ocs/800-899/803_71/index.htm
  63. Safe working with LPG fuelled motor vehicles - INDG387 (2003)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg387.pdf
  64. Fire and explosion - how safe is your workplace - INDG370 (2002)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg370.pdf
  65. Hot work on small tanks and drums - INDG314 (2000)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg314.pdf
  66. Safety in gas welding, cutting and similar processes - INDG297 (1999)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg297.htm
  67. Storing and handling airbags and seat belt pretensioners safelyhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/mvr/topics/storing-handling-airbags-seat-belt.htm
  68. Safety in isocyanate paint spraying - INDG388https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg388.htm
  69. SMART paint spraying – How to control health and safety risks - INDG473 https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg473.htm
  70. Isocyanate paint spraying – Safely managing spray booths and rooms HSG276https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg276.htm
  71. Safe working with vehicle air-conditioning systems - INDG349 (2002)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg349.pdf
  72. Benzene and you - INDG329 (2000)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg329.pdf
  73. Diesel engine exhaust emissions - INDG286 (1999)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg286.htm
  74. Choosing a welding set? make sure you can handle it - (Includes welding set buyer's manual handling poster) - INDG390 (2003)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg390.htm
  75. Getting to grips with manual handling: A short guide for employers - INDG143 (2004)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg143.pdf
  76. Collecting and delivering vehicle tyres : A guide for employers tackling the risk of manual handling injurieshttp://www.tyreindustryfederation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads//2015/01/TRISAG-Collection-Delivery-Guide.pdf
  77. Risk of vehicles falling off two-post vehicle lifts in motor vehicle repair (MVR) - Sector Information Minute 03/2010/02https://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/manuf/3_10_02.htm
  78. Defective locking devices identified on modern 2-post lifts - Sector Information Minute 03/2008/12https://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/sims/manuf/3_08_12.htm
  79. Guidance on the application of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 to Motor Vehicle Repair - Sector Information Minute 03/2005/05https://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/ocs/800-899/803_69/index.htm
  80. Working safely under motor vehicles being repaired - INDG434https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg434.htm
  81. Updated guidance on vehicle liftshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg261.htm
  82. Preventing falls from vehicles - INDG413https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg413.pdf
  83. Preventing slips, trips and falls at work - INDG225 (2003)https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg225.pdf
  84. Managing vehicle safety at the workplace: A short guide for employers - INDG199https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg199.pdf
  85. Health and safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industrieshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg261.htm
  86. Safety during tyre inflation in motor vehicle repairhttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg433.pdf
  87. Safe working with vehicle air conditioning systemshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg349.pdf
  88. Safe working with LPG-fuelled vehicleshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg387.htm

Glossary of abbreviations/acronyms on this page

MVR
Motor Vehicle Repair
COSHH
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
SMART
Small to Medium Area Repair Technique
DSEAR
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
MVR
Motor vehicle repair
SMART
Small to Medium Area Repair Technique

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Updated 2025-02-20