Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
OSHA has not increased civil penalties on employers cited for safety violations since 1990. On November 2, 2015, President Obama signed the “Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015” with a provision requiring OSHA to significantly increase penalties they impose. What does this mean to you? Penalties are increasing nearly 80%. As of August 1st, the $7,000 cap […]
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Monday, July 25th, 2016
You may have recently read articles or heard about OSHA and a new recordkeeping rule. As with many news releases, you may be wondering, “But what do I really need to know?” In this column, we’ll talk about how this news may affect you and your shop. Injury Data Collection On May 11, 2016, OSHA […]
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Thursday, June 16th, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — S/P2 has added two new courses to its curriculum: “Successful Meeting Management for Managers and Business Owners” and “Time for a Team Huddle! Running Successful Team Meetings.” The new online courses focus on how to plan, facilitate, and participate in all types of meetings. They have been developed for all ages of […]
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Tuesday, May 31st, 2016
In the “Health & Safety” column in the March 2016 issue of BodyShop Business, we talked about the king of personal protective equipment, the respirator. In a shop, workers are exposed to several different hazards that require the use of a respirator, but the choice of respirator determines the effectiveness of the protection. In this column, we’ll discuss […]
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Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
Over 1 million tests administered so far in 2016 alone. OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – S/P2 reinforces its position as the most popular online safety training program in the United States with the announcement of its 25 millionth tests taken. In fact, so far in 2016, there have been more than one million tests administered within the […]
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Thursday, April 21st, 2016
Today’s collision repair industry is more competitive than anyone ever imagined. Shops are struggling to gain more customers in a shrinking market, retain challenging DRP agreements and keep up with ever-changing vehicle technology. In addition to those challenges, the ongoing issue of technician shortage keeps shop owners up at night. What can auto repair companies […]
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Today’s construction students who train with S/P2 Construction get a jump-start on understanding workplace safety over those who do not. They learn safety fundamentals that should stick with them for a lifetime. The “OSHA Recordable Incidence Rate” (or RIR) is a phrase many construction professionals will hear throughout their careers, and while this is an […]
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
Spring has sprung and we all know what that means: Spring Beauty Trends. We’re sure your students are likely already sporting the latest trends, but let’s take a look at the cool ponytails, nail art and graphic eye liner options that are sure to continue into the summer. Get hands on: Nail art is still […]
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Veggies are back! NPR recently reported that vegetables may take over meat products in popularity in 2016. With that trend, culinary professionals are experimenting with new ways to prepare and serve root vegetables, from making pesto and stock to pickling and juicing. Paleos be banished, veggies are about to shine! Are you on the koji […]
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Are you taking advantage of the opportunities that come with nationally-recognized events like National Car Care month? This month, we wanted to share with you some opportunities to celebrate National Car Care month, and help market your repair business to your community. Even collision repair facilities should get in on this…here’s why! Providing vehicle inspections […]
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