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Automotive
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 25 to 30 minutes
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 25 to 30 minutes
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by “Spot the Hazard” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 25 to 30 minutes
The automotive repair and maintenance industry can be hazardous to young workers (aged between 15 and 24) who may be inexperienced and unaware of what to look out for. Young workers work in a variety of roles in this industry including auto mechanic, glazier, panel beater and spray painter roles.
Some of the main tasks include:
- installing, repairing and maintaining automotive mechanical systems
- repairing or replacing vehicle windscreens, and side and rear glass
- repairing damage to metal, plastic and fibreglass bodywork on vehicles
- removing rough spots on vehicle panels, sanding surfaces, carrying out masking procedures, and colour matching and mixing paints
- using, cleaning and maintaining various equipment and machines
- preparing cost estimates and documentation for clients.
Be aware!
31%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers
Some of the main tasks include:
- installing, repairing and maintaining automotive mechanical systems
- repairing or replacing vehicle windscreens, and side and rear glass
- repairing damage to metal, plastic and fibreglass bodywork on vehicles
- removing rough spots on vehicle panels, sanding surfaces, carrying out masking procedures, and colour matching and mixing paints
- using, cleaning and maintaining various equipment and machines
- preparing cost estimates and documentation for clients.
Be aware!
21%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers
Top incident causing injuries were from:
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Electrical safety
Fire and explosion hazards
Contact with a chemical or hazardous substance
Electrical safety
Fire and explosion hazards
Statistics source: WorkCover WA (2024). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2018-19 to 2022-23p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2018-19 to 2022-23p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove automotive repair and maintenance industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Group 941
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016-17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove automotive repair and maintenance industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Industry group 941
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