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Upcoming Training and Workshops

No new training or workshops are scheduled.  Please check back periodically for updates.
 

Pollution Prevention for Auto Body and Paint Shops

Auto body and paint shops have the potential to release pollutants to the environment and adversely effect workplace health and safety.  If you are a shop operator, you can significantly reduce environmental impacts, improve shop efficiency and reduce operating costs, and improve work place health and safety by making simple changes in your shop practices.Auto Body and Paint Shops
 

Reduce Waste and Emissions, Improve Compliance, and Save Money

The pollution prevention strategies and best management practices listed below can help you comply with environmental regulations by reducing smog forming air emissions, reducing and properly managing hazardous waste, and eliminating contaminated storm water releases.  Implementing these practices can help save labor, materials and hazardous waste disposal costs, and reduce the potential for environmental violations and fines.

Strategies to reduce waste and emissions generated by shop activities:

Health and safety information available:

Training videos available:

  • Reducing Paint Waste 
  • Managing Your Sanding Waste 
  • Cleaning Paint Spray Guns 
  • Proper Solvent Recycling  
  • Managing Wastewater  
 

P2 Assessment

Use the Pollution Prevention and Compliance Opportunities Checklist to assess your shop processes for opportunities to reduce waste and emissions.
 
 
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