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Automotive Refinishing Partnership Best Practices

The following documents describe best shop practices that shop managers can implement in order to reduce worker exposure to hazardous chemicals.

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Autobody Refinishing General Best Shop Practices: Safe Work Practices that Reduce Worker Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals (PDF)(9 pp, 133 K)
Best Practices for the Paint Mixing Room (PDF)(2 pp, 258 K)
Best Practices for Auto Refinishers When Spray Painting (PDF)(1 pg, 375 K)