AGSC recently brought education to the Empire State by presenting two days of live training and certification. Shop owners and technicians attended the sessions on March 25 and 26 at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, New York. The sessions included training for AGSC’s repair, replacement and advanced driver assistance
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) has announced the trainers for is two new certification programs debuting at Auto Glass Week™ 2025 in Reno, Nevada: Glass Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist and Customer Service Representative (CSR). The first training and testing sessions for these certifications will be held in
Almost every maintenance shop has a bench or pedestal grinder. These tools are commonly used to shape or sharpen the cutting edges of things like chisels or lawn mower blades. Despite their usefulness, they can also be dangerous because many users take them for granted. Improper handling, installation or abrasive
Every year, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports approximately 500,000 collisions. Those collisions produce 200,000 injuries and 4,000 fatalities. Unsafe speed, improper turning, failure to yield the right of way and failure to obey traffic signals were the most frequent causes. The Department of Transportation (DOT) estimates that two-thirds of
AGSC members Omega EDI and DuPont have teamed up to help shops perform a critical step in complying with the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) efficiently. The Salt Lake City-based point-of-sale (POS) and software company and the adhesives manufacturer have collaborated to feature a QR code on the outside
Whether technicians are in the United States or a neighboring country, the AGSC is offering several upcoming opportunities for them to attend certification training in person. See the schedule below, and visit agsc.org or click HERE for more information. November 21, 2024 – Cancun, Mexico Dreams Jade Resort and Spa
The finest restaurants present their gourmet food in four courses, building up to the exquisite main course and finishing with the most decadent of desserts. Are you hungry to learn more? A quality chef will only use the purest ingredients for your dining pleasure. Choosing these ingredients is the first
Noted industry installation expert Jeff Olive has joined the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) staff as Director of Quality and Training. In his new role, Olive will manage AGSC’s Company Accreditation (auditing) Program, develop and manage training, and provide enhanced safety services to members. Jeff Olive “We are delighted to
In response to the importance of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to the auto glass industry, the Auto Glass Safety Council™ has formed an ADAS Committee to lead its work in this area. The goals of this committee are to: Collect and disseminate information about ADAS technology, best practices, legal,
The Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) board of directors recently added two new board members, Jeff Olive and Bob Scharaga. Olive serves as training manager for Mount Pleasant, S.C.-based Glasspro and Scharaga serves as president and owner of All Star Glass, which is headquartered