Auto Body Workshop

Effects of VOCs and HAPs

VOCs and HAPs have serious effects on health

Never leave paint and solvent containers open

Keep work areas clean

Don’t let storage containers rust or corrode

Don’t store incompatible wastes together

Always keep hazardous waste drums closed Don’t

Fluorescent light bulbs Don’t Do

Prevent chemicals from spilling or leaking into floor drains

Results Milestones · Determined universe. 100 ·        Developed survey checklist. ·        Performed random baseline on-site visits. 59 ·        Developed multi-media, plain language workbook and self-certification checklist. ·        Self-certification period for facilities with workshop. ·        Performed second round of on-site visits:  59  ·        Analyzed data and completed a report. Outputs ·        Number of total technical assistance on-site visits: 118 ·        Number of completed self certifications:  42/ 100 =42% ·        Number of businesses reporting they are out of compliance: 34/ 42 =81% Outcomes ·        Number of changes made at a facility:  Between 3-5  ·        Percent increase in compliance for entire universe:  10%. ·        Number of unlicensed solvent distillation units that now have licenses:  8  ·        Development of good practice indicators:  31

ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Environmental Results Program- Auto Body

Questions?? Sara Lippert Maine DEP (207) 287-4432 Sara.M.Lippert@maine.gov Peter Cooke Maine DEP (207) 791-8101 Peter.Cooke@maine.gov http://www.maine.gov/dep/eleader/erp/index.htm