Occupations with exposure to solvents
| Occupation | Intensity of solvent exposure |
|---|---|
| This list is not exhaustive but rather gives an indication of the likely intensity of exposure in a range of occupations. The actual solvent exposure is determined by a number of factors including which solvent is used, in what concentration, the method of use, adequacy of ventilation, and the personal protective equipment employed. For example, a house painter applying water based paint by brush in a well ventilated room will have considerably lower exposure than one spray painting high solvent paint in a poorly ventilated cellar. | |
| Dry cleaning, screen printing, rotogravure printing, industrial painting, manufacture of glass reinforced plastic, tile fixing | High exposure |
| House painting, mechanic, assembly processes using solvents, paint making, industrial degreaser | Moderate exposure |
| Petrol pump attendant, joiner/carpenter, chemical process operator, laboratory technician, cleaner using polishes | Low exposure |