S/P2 Newsletter - January 2011

S/P2® Newsletter

January 2011

In This Issue

CCAR Announces 8 Facilities as New "GreenLink Shops"

Paint Rule Compliance: A Summary

S/P2 User Profile: Kadel's Auto Body

Ask CCAR-GreenLink: Mobile Equipment?

State Spotlight: Ohio EPA

S/P2 Meeting Topic: Snow/Ice Loads and Other Winter Hazards

Greetings!

Greetings and Happy New Year from CCAR!

CCAR experienced a record-breaking year in 2010, and we thank you for your continued support of our products and services. Our expectations for 2011 are even higher as we expand our outreach programs for the industry.

In this edition, CCAR is proud to announce eight new additions to our GreenLink Shop program, getting us even closer to 100 shops total since the program's inception last year. You'll also find a summary article regarding "Paint Rule" compliance, a topic that CCAR continues to monitor closely.

Along with an informative "S/P2 User Profile" on Kadel's Auto Body, an "Ask CCAR-GreenLink" Q&A, our State Spotlight segment on the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, and a seasonal and timely S/P2 Meeting Topic, we end this month with recognition for one of our own: Rod Enlow, CCAR Vice President of Industry Relations, who was recently elected to serve on the Collision Industry Foundation board. Congratulations, Rod, and thanks for all you do for our industry!

Regards,

DAREN FRISTOE

CCAR President & Chief Operating Officer

CCAR Announces Eight Shops for "GreenLink Shop" Recognition

The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) has announced recognition for eight facilities in January as GreenLink Shops.

The GreenLink Shop status, an extension of CCAR's CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention E-learning Program, is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities' environmental/safety awareness and stewardship.

The new GreenLink Shops are:

Cole's Collision Center, Colonie, N.Y.
Cole's Spa Body Works, Ballston Spa, N.Y.
Cole's Spa Body Works, Wilton, N.Y.
Cox Auto Body Center, Bradenton, Fla.
Don Valens' Autobody, Clovis, Calif.
Earl's Body Shop, Beaufort, S.C.
IFM Collision Center, Bedford Hills, N.Y.
Sawgrass Ford Collision Center, Sunrise, Fla.

"We are pleased to begin the second year of the GreenLink Shop program with such an outstanding group of facilities," said Daren Fristoe, CCAR President and Chief Operating Officer. "They are evidence of the growing recognition in our industry that a commitment to workplace safety and environmental best practices plays a key role in business operations."

Ask CCAR-GreenLink

Please define "mobile equipment" in reference to paint booth. If painting a fender & door attached to a vehicle, will the spray booth for vehicle sub-assemblies be sufficient?

Thanks to Sue Schauls, CCAR Technical Advisor, for providing the answer below:

A fender & door attached to a vehicle is considered a fully-assembled vehicle and must be painted in a full paint booth that consists of four walls and ceiling (a wall can be a curtain), and the booth must be equipped with an exhaust system using 98% efficient filters. If the parts are removed, they may be painted in a booth with three walls and a ceiling.

The rule applies to mobile equipment in that vehicles driven are covered under the NESHAP 6H Paint Rule. Other NESHAP rules govern painting operations of metal and plastic substrate, so taking parts off the vehicle will not circumvent the air emission regulations.

Have a compliance question - environmental or safety - in need of an answer? Ask CCAR-GreenLink by sending your question to ccarinfo@ccar-greenlink.org.

State Spotlight:
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Compliance Guide for Auto Repair Facilities: If you operate an auto repair shop, whether a mechanical repair or body shop, it is important for you to know the Ohio EPA regulations that apply to your activities. You may need permits for air pollution sources or wastewater discharges. You may also be required to notify Ohio EPA if you generate any hazardous waste.

Complying with some regulations, such as getting a permit, may take some time. So, the earlier you look into your responsibilities under the rules, the better.

This guidebook, from the Ohio EPA's Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP), summarizes some of the major environmental requirements that could apply to your auto repair shop. It may not cover every requirement, and should not be used as your only source of information on the regulations. It provides you with a starting point to identify areas where your business might be subject to regulation.

Read more...

OCAPP Catalog of Related Documents: This catalog was developed as a tool to help users quickly locate resources for auto repair/body shops such as Agency fact sheets, guidance documents, checklists, brochures, newsletters and reports.

Read more...

For additional state-specific information, click here or contact:

Ombudsman -
Mark Shanahan
50 West Broad Street, Room 1901
Columbus, OH 43215-5985
614-728-3540
614-752-9188 (F)
800-225-5051 (state)
mark.shanahan@aqda.state.oh.us

Small Business Environmental Assistance Program -
Rick Carleski
Lazarus Government Center
P.O. Box 1049
Columbus, OH 43216-1049
614-728-1742
614-644-2807 (F)
rick.carleski@epa.ohio.gov

Mike Kelley
Ohio EPA/PCAPP
Lazarus Government Center
P.O. Box 1049
Columbus, OH 43216-1049
614-644-2930
614-644-2087 (F)
michael.kelley@epa.ohio.gov

S/P2 Meeting Topic:
Snow/Ice Loads and Other Winter Hazards

courtesy of Zurich North America

Premises

Slip and fall incidents involving customers and employees also occur more frequently due to inclement weather. Don't wait until winter hits your part of the country to prepare for the worst.

Snow and ice removal

Prepare for ice and snow in advance.
Develop and implement a snow and ice removal program.
Designate an individual to monitor weather and walking surface conditions.
Have appropriate equipment, tools and supplies ready for use by internal personnel.
Contract or retain professional snow removal companies in advance.
Make sure the snow removal service provides regular checks on your location, with 24-hour and on-call capabilities.
Record pertinent data on a snow/ice removal log.
Allow sufficient time for treatment to take full effect.
Remove highly-piled snow where it reduces visibility in traffic areas, especially at corners.
Provide adequate lighting for all pedestrian and customer traffic areas.
Redirect downspouts that empty onto walkways, as they can create slip and fall hazards.
Don't leave floor spills and puddles unattended, especially in customer traffic areas.
Post a "Caution-Wet Floor" sign and clean wet floors immediately.
Place mats or rugs at all entrances to help keep the floors clean and dry.
Post other appropriate warning signs in high hazard areas.
Remove or provide warnings of "hidden" hazards that could be inadvertently struck by cars or pedestrians if covered by snow (curbs, grates, debris in walkway, fire hydrants, etc.).
Attend to injured persons immediately - show compassion but never admit fault.
Conduct prompt accident/incident investigations.