50 Years and Counting: A Look Back at My Collision Career
After 50 years, I’ve learned that collision repairers are a resilient bunch who can overcome any challenge.
Eliminating Bottlenecks in the Paint Booth
The key to achieving continuous flow through the booth is to manage the prep process to match the booth cycle.
OSHA’s Top Safety Violations of 2018
Check out OSHA’s list of its most frequent violations, then take a walk around your shop. If an OSHA inspector comes by, are you ready to pay?
Why Are Body Shops Still Not Safe?
My recent foray to the front lines of collision repair, where it smells like thinner and you can hear the pulling chains groan, told me that technician safety was less comprehensive than I had expected.
Collision Industry Foundation Requesting Donations to Assist California Fire Victims
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has announced that its Disaster Relief Task Force is in full swing providing aid to industry victims of the most recent California fires, but it needs more donations and is asking the industry for help.
Protecting Yourself in the Paint Booth
Dad died in 2006 from respiratory failure. My brothers and I say the collision industry killed him, but it was really ignorance that did him in.
3M Unveils Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
The Powered Air Purifying Respirator is designed to incorporate ergonomic styling and long battery life combined with leading technology from 3M.
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks “Back to School” Donations
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is inviting the industry to help ensure high school and college collision instructors have a great start to their fall semester by donating tools, equipment, consumables and other items.
OSHA in Auto Body Shops: Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication Are Most Frequently Cited Violations
When OSHA cites a collision repair facility for violating its safety and health standards, the culprit often is respiratory protection or hazard communication.
Collision Industry Conference Committees Release Details for Upcoming Presentations
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) is releasing in-depth information on two of the presentations up for industry discussion at its upcoming meeting.
