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New HazmatU Updates

February 22nd, 2021 by

New HazmatU Updates February 16, 2021– CCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) andShipMate, Inc. are pleased to share with our members news of important updates that have been completed within our most popular online HazmatU training courses. The updates include: New lithium battery content New interactive exercises New resources included in the Web Based

How Hands-on Learners Thrive as Transportation Techs

January 21st, 2021 by

  TechForce Foundation’s “Be A Pathfinder” campaign illuminates learning styles SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — January 19, 2021 — The arrival of the new year means new decisions for students planning their futures. Although the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has thrown many students’ career plans for a loop, the increased time at home allows students and parents to reflect

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles continues to take action to keep all U.S. and Canadian dealers hazmat trained

September 28th, 2020 by

CCAR is pleased to announce that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles continues to take action to keep all U.S. and Canadian dealers hazmat trained FCA has renewed their commitment to using “HazmatU” for its network of dealers as part of their mandatory Hazardous Material Training Program   September 24, 2020 – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has selected

New Online COVID-19 Resources and Training for ALL Automotive Service Technology Learning Institutions

August 19th, 2020 by

August 19, 2020  Palatine, Illinois    New Online COVID-19 Resources and Training for ALL Automotive Service Technology Learning Institutions       CCAR (The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair) is pleased to announce the release of COVID-19 best practice guidelines and online training for automotive technology educators. Two (2) COVID-19 online learning modules are available NOW as

Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 10-16, 2020

August 12th, 2020 by

U.S. Department of Labor Encourages Employers To Mark National Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 10-16, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) encourages America’s workplaces to commit to workplace safety and health by participating in Safe + Sound Week, Aug. 10-16, 2020. Safe + Sound Week is

Harbor Freight Jack Stands Recalled a Second Time

July 7th, 2020 by

Harbor Freight Jack Stands recalled a second time (units that replaced the first recalled jack stands are now also under recall). You can read the statement released by Harbor Freight by clicking here: Harbor Freight Statement

OSHA Compliance Directive — Inspection Procedures for the Repairable Crystalline Silica Standards

July 1st, 2020 by

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued the compliance directive Inspection Procedures for the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards, which is designed to ensure uniformity in inspection and enforcement procedures when addressing respirable crystalline silica exposures in general industry, maritime, and construction. The new directive provides OSHA compliance safety and health officers with

Selling Safety to your Employees

June 2nd, 2020 by

SELLING SAFETY TO YOUR EMPLOYEES Another timely, helpful, thoughtful article by our friend and colleague Tony Martin. click here

Harbor Freight Jack Stand recall

May 20th, 2020 by

Harbor Freight issues safety recall for jack stands;”…there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly.” https://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/recalls/Jack-Stand-Recall-56371_61196_61197.pdf