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Loss Prevention: Responding to Automobile Safety Recalls
February 18, 2010
When a safety recall is issued by an auto manufacturer, potential risks can extend beyond the manufacturer and affect other automotive businesses. It's important for automotive businesses to have a plan of action in place to help address potential issues arising from recalls that can have an immediate impact on their inventory or fleet. read more
 
It's Cold Outside: Reduce Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
February 15, 2010
It's no secret that slip, trip and fall accidents increase substantially during the winter months - December through March. But there are things repair shops can do to reduce these falls and minimize their risk. read more
 
SafeShop: Winter Comes Every Year
January 05, 2010
Seasons change every year, and yet people are surprised and suffer losses because of this predictable change. read more
 
SafeShop: Customized Hand Protection? It's Here!
October 29, 2009
Technology is always advancing. Glove technology is no different. According to Atlantic Safety Products, what once used to be a measure of discomfort can now actually be a source of healing. read more
 
How Well Do You Know Your Hand Protection?
August 06, 2009
Sure, you wear them every day, but are your disposable gloves the right ones for the job? read more
 
Flu Reinforces the Need for Good Hand Hygiene Practices
June 08, 2009
The news surrounding H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu) has demonstrated the impact germs can have on individuals and businesses, and reinforces the need to wash and sanitize hands in the workplace. read more
 
Have You Scheduled Your Annual Lift Inspections?
June 08, 2009
Sure, you see them every day, but when was the last time your vehicle lifts were thoroughly inspected by a qualified lift inspector? read more
 
MRSA: It Was Just a Little Scratch
March 19, 2009
MRSA. No, it's not a new automotive acronym, and no it does not mean "mister service advisor." You need to be aware of MRSA and what it means to everyone, especially people like us whose skin is frequently scratched and punctured on the job. WARNING: This article contains graphic images of wounds. read more
 
Safe Shop: Waste Oil Collection
August 01, 2008
As an automotive repair shop, your business handles used oil and fluids daily, and there are certain good housekeeping practices that must be followed. These required practices, called “management standards,” were developed by the EPA for any business that handles used oil. These standards are common sense, good business practices designed to ensure the safe handling of used oil, to... read more
 
SafeShop: Nature of the Hazard - Safe Welding Practices
October 01, 2007
Welding two pieces of metal together with sparks, fire and electricity is obviously a dangerous part of a technician’s job. Because as an automotive technician you’re not welding all day, the safety precautions that a professional welder takes sometimes go by the wayside. But even for short periods of welding, you must consider the dangers inherent in the job, and protect yourself... read more
 
Safe Shop: See to it That Your Shop is a Safe Place to Work
August 01, 2007
When technician Frank Maier lost his right eye in a shop-related accident 36 years ago, the phrase “Personal Protective Equipment” (PPE) was a relatively new concept mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. He’d be the first to tell you though, that wearing eye, hand and ear protection while working in an automotive repair shop is critical. “After... read more
 
  
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