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Automotive


  • Safety in the automotive industry

    Our automotive workshops guide provides insights into the common hazards and risks within the automotive workshop industry.
  • Chemicals & substances

    Our guides to help you in managing the risks and safely use chemicals and substances.
  • Plant, tools & vehicles

    Our guides for risk management and safe use of common plant, tools and vehicles.
  • Work tasks & projects

    Manage the health and safety risks with our safety guides on work tasks and projects such as formwork, electrical work, scaffolding, fragile roofing or welding.

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