OSHA Cracking Down on Body Shops Over Isocyanate Exposure
Agency focusing on collision industry because painters have 80 times the risk of occupational asthma from isocyanates than industrial workers.
Georgia Collision Industry Association Alerts Local Shops to OSHA Inspections
Association offers tips on how to best prepare for testing of isocyanate levels.
Auto Refinishes: Amazing Chemistry!
I’ve been around so long that I was there when acrylic enamel was introduced to the industry. I was there when isocyanate catalysts were first offered, when the OEMs started putting clear on the color and when the first three-stage pearls were applied to new cars. Without exception, each of the passing years has brought
Collision Repair Education Foundation Invites Industry to Become Involved with Educational Programs
As high school and college collision school programs across the country are beginning their fall semester,the Collision Repair Education Foundation is urging industry members to get involved with educational programs. With the average collision school budget being $6,300 annually to purchase all needed tools and equipment, the organization says the industry’s assistance is vital in
Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Donations for Safety Kits
Organization to supply more than 1,000 kits to collision repair students.
Why Should the Shop Make up the Dollar Difference in a Damage Claim?
An insurance claim repair involves four parties: the insurance agent, vehicle owner, insurance company and repair shop. So why is it assumed that the shop will make up the dollar difference in a damage claim?
Your Guide to Body Shop Safety
Creating a culture of safety in your body shop can increase productivity, make your employees happier and keep you out of trouble. So what are you waiting for?
Equipment Needed for Waterborne Conversion
Transitioning to waterborne basecoats will require obtaining new equipment and retrofitting some existing equipment. Are you prepared? Part 2 of a three-part series on waterborne paint.
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Personal Protective Equipment
The final rule on Clarification of Employers’ Duty to Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each Employee was published Dec. 15. The rule revises OSHA standards to clarify that for employers to be in compliance, they must provide personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, and hazards training for each employee covered by the standards.
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Personal Protective Equipment
The final rule on Clarification of Employers’ Duty to Provide Personal Protective Equipment and Train Each Employee was published Dec. 15. The rule revises OSHA standards to clarify that for employers to be in compliance, they must provide personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, and hazards training for each employee covered by the standards.