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Greetings!
Each New Year begins with hopes and
expectations. For users of the S/P2 e-learning program, here are some
expectations you should have of CCAR in 2009:
- New courses/content added to S/P2 to reflect the technology you
see regularly in your shop or school setting.
- Course modules
delivered real-time and focused on industry-wide issues and concerns.
- Expanded application of communication tools and
"easy-to-use" technology to make the user experience more effective.
Regards,
DAREN FRISTOE
CCAR President
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CCAR Announces Renewal of Preferred Vendor Status with CARSTAR on S/P2
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced the renewal of its Preferred Vendor status with CARSTAR Franchise Systems, Inc., to provide CCAR's "S/P2" e-learning program to CARSTAR locations through the end of 2010.
CCAR's Internet-based S/P2 training addresses the key safety and pollution prevention issues that face professionals working in automotive service and collision repair. S/P2 was developed by CCAR in accord with U.S. EPA and OSHA standards, which require that shop personnel be trained at least annually on safety and environmental regulations.
 CCAR has been a Preferred Vendor to CARSTAR since S/P2's introduction in 2002. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, CARSTAR is the largest franchised group of independently owned and operated auto body repair shops in the North America. CARSTAR currently has approximately 270 locations in 27 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and 110 Canadian locations.
"We value our partnership with CARSTAR and are excited about their ongoing commitment to environmental best practices, workplace safety and pollution prevention education and training," said Daren Fristoe, CCAR President and Chief Operating Officer. "As we expand our product and service offerings in the coming year, we look forward to growing with the CARSTAR franchise system." |
 CCAR Releases Safety "Quick Card" on Hexavalent Chromium for Automotive Collision Repair
As part of its ongoing Alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), CCAR has posted a Quick Card dealing with Hexavalent Chromium [Cr(VI)] safety in the automotive collision industry.
Employees and employers in the automotive collision repair industry should be aware of the precautions that must be taken when refinishing vehicle parts. Procedures such as sanding, grinding and welding can increase the chances of potential exposure to Hexavalent Chromium. Read more
Access the Quick Card here. (PDF document)
Learn more about the CCAR-OSHA Alliance.
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SBEAP Hosts Webinar on "Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations (Paint Rule)
The Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) will host a webinar on January 22 dealing with "paint stripping and miscellaneous surface coating operations at area sources (Subpart HHHHHH)" - also known as the U.S. EPA's new "Paint Rule."
Click here for more information.
The webinar takes place on January 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. CST and will be repeated on February 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. CST.
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 Deadline Approaching to Post OSHA Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Form 300A Summary
Every employer that is classified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and has more than 10 employees is required to maintain records relating to employee injuries and illness.
The 300A summary form shows the total number of injuries and illness that occurred throughout the year. At the end of the year, an employer is required to post the summary in a visible location where other notices are posted. The deadline to report injuries and illness is February 1 of the year following the year covered by the form and it must be posted until April 30 of that year.
Every employee has the right to be aware of the injuries and illness in their workplace. Even if there were no injuries or illness, you still must post the 300A summary. Remember you do not have to send the 300A Summary form to OSHA this form is not filed, just post it and place zeros in all spaces provided on the form.
The form should include the following:
- Summary of injuries and illness from previous year displayed the totals from columns G through M of OSHA log 300
- Date of calendar year covered
- Shop name
- Address of the shop
- Signature of certifier (employer representative)
In addition, the summary should be posted were normal employee messages are posted, such as employee bulletin or break room area. As a reminder, the form should also be kept for five-year period and made available to OSHA inspectors, former employees and employees for reviewing in its entirety.
Based on company size or industry classification, some businesses are partially exempted from submitting the 300A summary. Click here to see see if your Standard Industrial Classification code is listed as exempt from this standard.
To obtain the OSHA 300A form, click here. |
 S/P2 Monthly Meeting Topic:
Ladder Safety -
"Set Up and Use of a Ladder"
Source: Toolbox Talk
A major cause of falls from ladders is improper set-up. Many accidents can be avoided with common sense a.nd good work practices. Using proper set-up techniques will give your ladder maximum stability and help ensure your safety.
PREPARING TO USE A LADDER
Your first step is to rid the area of hazards.
- Look above for any overhead wires or obstructions.
- Use non-conductive ladders for all electrical work.
- Clear any clutter from the area around the base of the ladder.
- Block off the area around the ladder so people and equipment won't knock you off the ladder.
- If you're working close to a corner, put a sign to warn people of your presence.
- If there's a door nearby, lock it, block it off, or station someone to watch it for you.
- Before you use a ladder, check its rating. And be sure not to subject it to a load greater than its rated capacity.
Read moreThis Toolbox Talk was developed through the Construction Roundtable of OSHA's Alliance Program. Click here to learn more about the OSHA Alliance Program. |
 Two Reminders for
Automotive Instructors!
To All Automotive Instructors:
Reminder #1 -
Are you preparing your budget for the 2009-2010 school year? Remember to include your registration fee for S/P2. Also, be sure to let us know if your school has a heavy-duty program so we may include the new "S/P2 for Heavy-Duty Fleets" in your program.
If a quote or invoice is needed, please contact the CCAR office at info@sp2.org or 1.888.772.3535, and we will be happy to assist.
Reminder #2 -
We want to include a photo of your students with their S/P2 Certificates of Completion in upcoming issues of this newsletter.
As the new semester begins, we invite you to send us a group photo of your students when they complete their training. Attach your photo to an e-mail message and send it to newsletter@ccar-greenlink.org.
Thank you!
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