1. Prepare and plan research
   • Automotive industry sectors and types of businesses are identified for research
   • Information on the structure and operation of the automotive industry is located
   • Safety and environmental requirements for the automotive business are sourced
2. Investigate nature and structure of automotive business
   • Type of business, product line and customer profile are identified
   • Basic supervision or management structure of business is identified
   • Employment conditions of business are identified
   • Employee clothing requirements for business are identified
   • Workplace plan is drawn detailing identified workplace safety features
   • Environment protection features of business are identified
   • Findings and details are recorded for research report
3. Prepare research report
   • Research findings are reviewed and summarised under broad headings
   • Research findings are presented as a document

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