Noise of the lathe can impair hearing. Back and other musculosketal injuries can be caused by lifting heavy brake drums. Solvents Exposure by inhaling leads to lack of coordination, drowsiness, damage to blood, lungs, liver, kidneys and digestive system. Skin contact exposure can cause skin irritation or dissolution of the protective layer of skin which leads to serious infections. Solvent in the eyes will cause blindness.
Static electricity can cause explosions.
Any noise that requires you to shout at one foot or less to be heard will caus damage to your ears if it is sustained for longer than 3 hours. If the noise makes verbal communication impossible, even at a shout, then the maximum exposure in a work day should be limited to 15 minutes. In addition to deafness noise can also cause nervousness, sleeplessness and fatigue from the physical and psychological stress. Engine Testing Musculoskeletal injuries from lifting, burns from hot engines, deafness from noise associated with engine revving, skin diseases cased by diesel oils and gasoline. Lead Exposure Radiator work can mean exposure to lead through inhalation of soldering fumes, inhalation of airborne dust, inhalation of grinding or buffing dust, ingestion of dust on food, tobacco products, lips, mustache or beard.