NIOSH states that auto-body sanding dust may contain lead and chromium from coatings and abrasives, can harm the lungs and nervous system, and can exceed OSHA standards; ventilated sanders reduced measured dust concentrations substantially.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: HC1 — Control of Dusts from Sanding in Autobody Repair Shops ↗Dust entry
Auto-body sanding dust
Dust generated while sanding automotive paint, body panels, and body-filling compounds during vehicle repair.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
respiratory irritationlung harm from hazardous particulatesnervous-system effects from lead or chromiumskin and eye exposure concern
Evidence
Controls
- HVLV ventilated sanders
- local exhaust ventilation
- dust containment
- HEPA vacuuming
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection