Getting too comfortable with a routine can make you less alert, replacing a technician’s initial caution at a new and interesting job with relaxed carelessness. In many jobs, workers travel the same route daily or repeat tasks with little conscious thought. Without some periodic reminders of ever-present hazards, lethargy deepens and
Few workers realize their exposure to vibration could be a health hazard. Vibration exposure is more than just a nuisance. Constant exposure to vibration has been known to cause serious health problems such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and vascular disorders. Vibration-related injury is especially prevalent in occupations that
Slips and falls are some of the most frequent causes of accidents, both on and off the job. Each year in the United States, more than 300,000 people suffer disabling injuries from falls. Slips and falls can also be fatal; they rank second only to automobile accidents, causing nearly 12,000
Everyone knows not to text and drive. It’s common sense that looking down at a device, even for a split second, can get you into a life-altering wreck. But what happens when you’re a technician performing a dynamic Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration and you have to look down
Maryland state auto glass safety regulations implementing the state statute adopting the Automotive Glass Safety Replacement Standard (AGRSS Standard) have been approved by the State of Maryland. The state regulations were promulgated by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and became effective on March 7, 2022. The state MVA was
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two visibility recalls from Chrysler (FCA) and Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari). READ MORE
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has completed the 2020R2 Release of the CIECA Standards for the collision repair industry, which includes new Calibration Standards developed by CIECA’s Calibration Committee and an enhancement to CIECA’s Scanning Standards. The Calibration Committee included representatives of the Auto Glass Safety Council. READ
Ford announced today that it will recall 620,246 vehicles built in U.S. assembly plants between October and November 2019 and May to June 2020. All are 2020 models. The problem is a malfunctioning rearview camera that could leave a blank screen or a distorted image. Ford said it will replace
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has expanded its safety and security glossary with terms auto glass professionals should be aware of. The listing defines commonly used industry terms related to auto glass repair and replacement. READ MORE
The 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles have driver’s side headlights that may have been aimed too low during production, something that violates federal safety standards. READ MORE