Toyota Safety Research Center Will Study Autonomous, Connected Vehicle Technologies
As part of “CSRC Next,” the center will invest $35 million in “research designed to support a safe transition to the future of mobility,” the automaker said.
Updated Tesla Collision Repair Standards Establish Structural, Satellite Certification Levels
Tesla says shops must maintain a minimum 96 percent CSI, a nine-day cycle time and a backlog of one week or less, while limiting the number of parts orders to two per repair order.
Health & Safety: Avoiding OSHA’s Top Violations
OSHA’s annual list of the 10 most cited violations can be a useful reference and wake-up call to shops that are trying to identify areas where they can get safer.
ASA Hosts Automotive Safety Webinar
One of the topics addressed was how safety technologies are constantly changing and updating and how vital it is for shops to stay on top of training so their technicians are fully equipped to repair today’s vehicles.
ASA to Host Webinar on Automotive Safety Inspections, New Safety Technologies
Webinar to address the importance of programs and new safety technologies to consumers and the industry.
Self-Driving Car Advocates: Feds Should Be Setting Safety Rules, Not Individual States
The chief architect of Google’s autonomous car program explained during an April 27th forum that state agencies may not have the technological know-how to assess the rapidly evolving technology.
Safety Guide: Creating a Safety Culture for a Competitive Edge
What can auto repair companies do to attract, hire and retain young talent? The first step is to learn what’s important to them.
S/P2 Adds Welding Safety Course to Online Training Curriculum
The course educates students and professionals on the potential safety and environmental hazards specific to the practice of welding.
Health & Safety: Respirators – The VIP of PPE
Painters in collision repair shops have the heaviest exposure to isocyanates, but technicians can be exposed to them around the shop as they’re mixing paints, cleaning paint guns, cleaning spills and breathing in paint mists. That’s why respirators are a must.
Health & Safety: Shop Sustainability – Why and How
Learning how to decrease your shop’s energy usage while potentially increasing revenue can be a huge benefit for any business.
