Typical workshop substances
- Brake cleaners (acetone, heptane): highly flammable
- Engine and hydraulic oils: skin contact, dermatitis risk
- Coolant antifreeze (ethylene glycol): toxic if swallowed
- Battery acid (sulfuric acid): strongly corrosive
- Fuels (gasoline, diesel): highly flammable, suspected carcinogen
- Welding electrodes, welding fumes: respiratory protection required
Workshop posting: what must be there
Workshops often have cramped rooms with high substance density. Protective measures like ventilation, ATEX zones, spark prohibitions and emergency showers must be anchored in the operating instruction.
Mechanics and apprentices need clear instructions. Review the DOCX draft for content, length and readability at the actual workplace.
The operating instruction must be posted visibly in the workshop, not in the office. MeineGBU provides an editable DOCX draft for your business to review and approve before use.
MeineGBU prepares an editable DOCX draft on the MeineGBU platform. The SDS is one information source; the actual activity, risk assessment and competent review determine the instruction approved for your workplace.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate instruction for each brake cleaner type?
If the types contain different substances (acetone-based vs. heptane-based vs. chlorinated brake cleaner), yes. In the SDS you recognize this by the differing GHS classifications.
What must an operating instruction contain?
Section 14 GefStoffV specifies substance and hazard information, protective measures, and responses to incidents and emergencies. TRGS 555 explains the structure, including work area and activity, first aid and disposal. The workplace risk assessment determines the specific content.
Is one operating instruction per substance group enough?
Group instructions may be suitable where hazards and protective measures are comparable. Check the risk assessment and TRGS 555 to determine whether a shared instruction covers the actual activities.