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New ALI Lifting Points Guide Helps Ensure Safe Vehicle Lifting

May 1, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Safety

Allianz UK Warns Automotive Businesses of Rising Risks and Costs of EV Battery Fires

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allianz, Electric Vehicles, Safety, United Kingdom

2024 ALI Lifting Points Guide Covers 20 Years of Data in Print or Online

May 9, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Safety

Cal/OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024

February 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cal/OSHA, Regulations, Safety

GM Launches Online Training for EV First Responders

February 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, General Motors, Online Training, Safety

ASE Education Foundation Updates Auto, Truck and Collision Repair School Accreditation Standards to Address EV and Hybrid Safety and Training

September 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, ASE Education Foundation, Career and Technical Education, Electric Vehicles, Safety, Standards

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Unhealthy Air in Wake of Latest Wildfires

September 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cal/OSHA, California, Safety

ASE Vouchers Now Available for EV Testing

August 1, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification, Electric Vehicles, Safety

EV Battery Safe Handling and Storage Guidance Developed by Automakers and Suppliers

July 26, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

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. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Electric Vehicles, Safety

OSHA Investigators Finds Alabama Tire Shop Did Not Follow Procedures to Protect Workers from Rim, Tire Failures in Fatal Explosion

June 21, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Federal workplace safety inspectors have determined the operator of a southern Alabama tire shop could have prevented a 45-year-old mechanic’s fatal injuries by following required safety standards. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found the tire service mechanic and an apprentice had just inflated a tractor tire […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, OSHA, Safety

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