The United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it will conduct 1,000 inspections of motor vehicle repair businesses across Great Britain to address occupational asthma among paint sprayers. The campaign targets workplaces using isocyanate-containing paints and coatings, which HSE identifies as the leading cause of occupational asthma in the UK. Workers who develop the […]
New ALI Lifting Points Guide Helps Ensure Safe Vehicle Lifting
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has released the 2025 edition of its Vehicle Lifting Points Guide for frame-engaging lifts, providing technicians with essential information for safely lifting vehicles. When using a two-post or other frame-engaging lift, placing adaptors at the manufacturer-recommended lifting points is critical for safety and to prevent vehicle damage. The updated guide covers […]
Allianz UK Warns Automotive Businesses of Rising Risks and Costs of EV Battery Fires
The severity of electric vehicle (EV) battery fires is increasing within the automotive industry, with insurers and businesses facing costly claims. Allianz UK is urging automotive businesses to recognize the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and take proactive steps to mitigate them. According to Allianz, lithium-ion batteries, the power source for EVs, pose unique fire […]
2024 ALI Lifting Points Guide Covers 20 Years of Data in Print or Online
One of the most important steps when using a frame-engaging car lift like a two-post lift is to position the lift adapters only at the OEM-recommended lifting points. Failing to follow this guidance and instead guessing where to position the adapters may result in the vehicle getting damaged or falling from the lift. To help […]
Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024
Maximum penalties are going up by as much as $4,983 this year. On January 1, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) increased penalties for certain violations. This annual increase is required by a law enacted by the California Legislature in 2017 that authorizes increases in certain minimum and maximum civil penalties to make […]
GM Launches Online Training for EV First Responders
General Motors announced the launch of free online training content at GMEVfirstrespondertraining.com. While specifically geared towards first responders, the information on the website is also valuable to the towing and collision repair industries. According to a bulletin released by GM the site includes several videos and other information about additional resources available to build continued awareness […]
ASE Education Foundation Updates Auto, Truck and Collision Repair School Accreditation Standards to Address EV and Hybrid Safety and Training
The ASE Education Foundation recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids. Additionally, the foundation has published a list of training resources that schools can use when planning updates to their […]
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Wake of Latest Wildfires
Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to follow California’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke standard, which requires them to take steps to protect their workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups is currently impacting parts of Northern California due to wildfire smoke and can occur anywhere in the state on short […]
ASE Vouchers Now Available for EV Testing
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has made vouchers available for EV certification testing. ASE announced the creation of Electric Vehicle Technician/Shop Personnel Electrical Safety Standards and a certification program in May. The purpose of the standards is to provide guidance, document and establish electrical safety requirements, standards, procedures and safe work practices […]
EV Battery Safe Handling and Storage Guidance Developed by Automakers and Suppliers
In a collaborative effort to enhance safety measures and promote responsible handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, at its 2023 Innovation Summit in Columbus, Ohio, the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) announced the publication of a new guidance document on Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Safe Handling and Storage. The guide is available to download. […]
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