Hazardous materials shipped by ground are typically required by Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to adhere to the following shipping requirements: United Nations (UN) specific packagingHazardous material (hazmat) labelsShipping papers (unless the...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been very active during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, more than ever, your dealership is at risk of an OSHA inspection.  This pandemic has given OSHA additional...

Each October, the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) publishes its yearly statistics of inspections and citations.  These statistics are gathered from October of the past year through September of the current year, and can be segmented...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has designated October as the first-ever national Pedestrian Safety Month.  This designation is long overdue.  It is common for pedestrians to be in close-proximity to moving vehicles, and this...

This question is becoming more common, “I have an employee that is positive for COVID-19, do I need to record it on the OSHA forms and report it to OSHA?”  If this is you, take a deep breath through your facemask.  Know that you have plenty of resources...

In conducting recent facility inspections and independently verifying the COVID-19 countermeasures that dealerships have enacted, we see hand-sanitizer everywhere.  On the Parts Counter.  On the Service Counter.  In stand-alone dispensers in the...

Eye injuries in the service department are common.  Imagine a situation where a bolt shatters as it is being tightened, and the metal shards are sent flying towards a technician’s eyes.  If the technician is wearing the appropriate safety glasses or goggles,...

Trench foot, frostbite, and hypothermia are various types of cold stress that can cause death or other serious injuries in the working environment.  As an employer, it is your duty to provide your workers with a place of employment that is free from recognized...

It’s January, which means you are diligently preparing your OSHA Form 300A for posting at each of your establishments with more than 10 employees.  A properly posted 300A is a sign that your establishment has some level of a safety culture. You are not alone if...

‘Tis the season to be on the lookout for dealership slip and fall hazards.  Slips, trips, and falls already constitute the largest source or workplace Injuries, but the introduction of ice and snow onto driveways and walkways raise the stakes considerably. A...