Report: Most pickup headlights not performing adequately
By Mike Davey Arlington, Virginia — October 26, 2016 — Late-model pickup trucks are falling short in the headlight department, according to the latest study conducted by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Honda Ridgeline was the only one large pickup tested by IIHS that is available with “Good” rated headlights. Even […]
Avoiding the dangers of electric and hybrid vehicles
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — August 8, 2017 — There’s nothing particularly difficult or unusual about the repairs to most hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs). The body panels and structure are no more or less exotic than any other car. However, they do present critical safety issues that simply aren’t present with conventional vehicles. […]
SGI targets work zone safety in July
Regina, Saskatchewan — June 1, 2016 — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has announced that work zone safety is the province-wide traffic safety spotlight for the month of July. Police will be looking for drivers speeding and exhibiting other aggressive driving behaviours in work zones, such as stunting, racing, ignoring construction signage or illegally passing other […]
Deb Group launches Occupational Creams Campaign
Charlotte, North Carolina — April 3, 2016 — We rarely think about skin care, but maybe it’s time we started paying it more attention. Skin takes an awful beating in the typical collision repair facility, especially on the hands. This isn’t just about appearance. Shops may experience lost productivity and even absenteeism due to occupational […]
Do you need a Joint Health and Safety Committee?
By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — March 30, 2016 — There’s no question that health and safety training is important. Aside from the human cost, there is a very real impact on a body shop’s productivity if workers become sick or injured. Ensuring that you’ve done your due diligence is paramount to protecting your workers […]
Shop owner first charged under ‘Westray Law’
By Jeff Sanford Halifax, Nova Scotia — September 13, 2015 — A former Halifax shop owner has become a part of legal history for being the first person charged under the so-called Westray Law, Bill C-45. The law was passed in March of 2004. It came about after the province of Nova Scotia […]
