Validation Corner Archives

Selected for Validation

February 15, 2022

When a location has been selected for validation, they are contacted by the AGSC approximately 70 days prior to their validation.  At this time, they are sent information about the validation, including notice that they must have a windshield installation for every person at the location who ever installs windshields, and also a request that the installations be either at the location’s own address or within a 15 minute drive of the location.

Some locations express concern when they do not have enough jobs scheduled on the validation day.  This does not need to be a problem; many locations have been successfully validated as scheduled … Read More

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AGRSS Audits Postponed Until 2021

July 22, 2020

By Penny Ouellette, Accreditation and Program Director, Orion Registrar, Inc. After careful consideration of the widespread health risks posed by COVID-19, the AGSC has made … Read More

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Training is Not Just for Technicians

May 31, 2019

While the ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS™ Standard does address training requirements for auto glass replacement technicians, it does not stop there. It also has training and training record requirements … Read More

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The Luck of the Draw

February 27, 2019

Since it became a requirement for Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) Registered Member Companies to have all their technicians become AGSC Certified Technicians, the process … Read More

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The Heat of the Moment

August 29, 2018

While the summer’s heat can certainly take a toll on people, it is important to remember that it can also be harmful to the materials … Read More

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Do Your Auto Glass Replacement Techs Have the Correct Instructions?

April 26, 2018

All audited Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) Registered Member locations know that their technicians need to follow their Adhesive System Manufacturer’s (ASM) instructions. Read More

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The AGRSS Validation Appeals Process

November 29, 2017

In order to be as fair and transparent as possible, the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) has established and published the AGRSS™ Validation Appeals Process. … Read More

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For the Record: The Most Common Validation Noncompliance

August 24, 2017

The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) has been performing validations to the AGRSS™ Standard for seven years. During that time, Registered Member Companies have come a … Read More

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2016 AGSC Validation Survey Results

May 25, 2017

The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) surveyed validated locations in 2016, and provided Orion with the results. Orion is pleased to report the results of the … Read More

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The Learning Curve

February 24, 2017

The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) periodically publishes the list of errors seen during its validations. The purpose of this is to assist all member companies … Read More

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