Drugs and Alcohol in the Collision Repair Industry
Given the myriad risks of on-the-job drug and alcohol use – and the steep price that shops can pay for negligent repairs – it’s more important than ever to ensure that your employees are focused, clean and sober.
3M Partners with 2017 Military Bowl to Honor America’s Military Men and Women
3M Automotive Aftermarket will kick off its 2018 3M Hire Our Heroes program as a sponsor of the 10th annual Military Bowl on Dec. 28, with Navy playing Virginia at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
Clark’s Corner: A Culture of Safety
We’re certainly a tough bunch in collision repair, but even the toughest guy in your shop is still at the mercy of flying debris, dangerous overspray or solvent absorption.
First Brake Manufacturers Earn NSF International Registration for Environmental and Friction Coefficient Compliance
NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, has registered its first brake friction manufacturers for compliance with both environmental and friction coefficient (brake pad) requirements.
Health & Safety: Technicians Needed!
Workplace mentoring programs offer an opportunity for skilled technicians (mentors) in your company to share their expertise and experience with a less experienced person (the mentee) in order to put them on a fast track to competency in a new career.
Symach FixStation Installation Supports Carglass’s Plans to Expand into Auto Body Repair
Symach recently installed its FixStation product in five Carglass branches in Belgium.
Health & Safety: A Healthy Start – Part II
This month, we’re looking at five more easy-to-implement components to focus on as you think about safety in your shop.
Senate Subcommittee Discusses Bills Proposing to Delay Air-Quality Standards
A recent subcommittee hearing focused on two federal bills proposing to delay implementation of Obama administration air-quality standards.
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.
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.
