Automotive Body Parts Association Voices Opposition to GM Position Statement on Aftermarket Bumper Covers
The ABPA announced that it opposes a recent position statement by GM stating that they do not approve of the use of aftermarket, reconditioned or salvage bumper covers/fascias on GM vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Teen Drivers 8 Times More Likely to Crash
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have reported in a new study that teen drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a crash or near crash in the first three months after getting their license, compared to the first three months after getting their learner’s permit.
Do Auto Body Shops Work for Consumers or Insurance Companies? – Part II
It’s important to understand the insurer’s limited role in the big picture of auto claims in order to fully know just who it is that collision repairers work for.
Star Tribune Names Malco Products, SBC, a 2018 Top Workplace
List recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions on engagement, organizational health and satisfaction.
Miller Launches Alternative Welding Helmet
Miller Electric Mfg., a leading worldwide manufacturer of arc welding and safety equipment, has expanded their Weld-Mask series with the introduction of Weld-Mask 2.
New Report Indicates Significant Increase in Fatally-Injured Drivers Who Tested Positive for Drugs
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has found that in 2016, 44 percent of fatally-injured drivers with known results tested positive for drugs, up from 28 percent just 10 years prior.
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.
Road to Zero Coalition Unveils Vision for Eliminating Roadway Deaths by 2050
“It is the first time in the nation’s history that so many organizations have collaborated to put forth a comprehensive plan to address motor vehicle fatalities, which have recently increased after years of decline,” the National Safety Council said.
Why OSHA Might Visit Your Auto Body Shop
For many employers, nothing is more terrifying than a visit from OSHA.
Massachusetts Auto Auction Agrees to Pay $200,000 in OSHA Fines for Violations Found After Fatal Accident
After the May 3, 2017, incident, OSHA cited Lynnway Auto Auction for 16 alleged safety violations and hit the business with $267,000 in proposed fines. Lynnway contested OSHA’s findings.
