March 14th, 2023 by CCARClick here to access the tutorial –> 2023 safety prep tutorial Electude International and CCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) are pleased to announce that they have once again released preparatory Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Safety courses for all automotive students readying to compete in SkillsUSA. The courses, available on a
February 21st, 2023 by CCARCCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) and Electude International are pleased to announce a special product offering for automotive teachers, Electric Drive for Instructors. Only available to instructors teaching automotive technology courses, these online learning modules offer instruction, assessment and certification of completion. The components include: Electude’s Electric Drive Course: 98 modules covering the
January 21st, 2021 by Developer AutoshopWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co must recall 3 million vehicles with potentially defective driver-side Takata air bags, the U.S. auto safety regulator said on Tuesday, rejecting a bid by the second-largest U.S. automaker to avoid a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it was denying petitions filed by Ford and Mazda
February 18th, 2019 by CCARFebruary 18, 2019 — Electude International and CCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) are pleased to announce further expansion of the online E-Safety course suite, the automotive safety courses, assessments and credentials created by CCAR and available through Electude. Expanded coverage adds new training modules including: First Aid and Emergency Eyewash; Safe Driving Essentials and Best
January 22nd, 2019 by CCARDiisocyanates (die-eye-so-sigh-ah-nates) sounds like a scary word. But in reality, Diisocyanates are nothing to be afraid of; they are incredible materials used to make your life more comfortable and help with energy conservation. Boom! Science. Diisocyanates are chemical building blocks used to make numerous polyurethane products such as foams, adhesives, coatings, elastomers, sealants and more.
January 3rd, 2017 by CCARExcellent article here giving great information on what’s on the road today as well as some service precautions to take; http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/on-the-vehicle/in-vehicle/electrical-systems/article/20842169/trends-in-vehicle-batteries-and-battery-service-equipment
May 20th, 2015 by CCAROn May 19, 2015 air bag manufacturer Takata acknowledged that a defect exists in its air bag inflators. In a press release issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Takata agreed to recall approximately 34 million vehicles — a number that is roughly double the number of vehicles previously identified. This recall involves ELEVEN
May 19th, 2015 by CCAROSHA RENEWS ALLIANCE WITH COORDINATING COMMITTEE FOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 19, 2015) – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) have renewed their alliance and will continue joint efforts to promote safety and health in the automotive industry workplace. Initial emphasis will
May 18th, 2015 by CCAR Heat illness sickens thousands of workers every year, and severe cases can be fatal. To help keep outdoor workers cool, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration developed a free app to calculate worksite heat index and risk levels, and educate users about how to respond to a heat emergency. More than 187,000 people
April 20th, 2015 by CCARHere at CCAR we have been aware that OSHA has had lift safety on its key-initiatives radar for quite some time now, and it appears that this issue will remain in-focus for the foreseeable future. Tragically, since 9/1/14 there have been nine (9) workplace deaths in Idaho — and five (5) of those nine (9)