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Read about the latest safety standards and regulations impacting the collision repair industry, focusing on worker safety and consumer protection.

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Pennsylvania Mechanic Killed When Auto Repair Shop Lift Fails

Ali Abdoulaye, who owned the repair shop in Harrisburg, was remembered as a selfless individual always willing to help others.
Autobody News Staff
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NHTSA Cuts Workforce While Maintaining Tesla Investigations

The agency said it is committed to enforcing federal vehicle safety regulations across all manufacturers, including Tesla.
Autobody News Staff
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Train Techs to Complete Post-Repair Inspections, Prevent Issues

Focused, detailed time given to help collision center technicians perform post-repair inspections is vital.
Paul Hughes
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Post-Repair Inspections: The Key to Safety and Liability Protection

Two industry experts address the challenges of insurance pushback and the legal risks of improper repairs.
Leona Scott
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Automakers Improve Automatic Emergency Braking, But Gaps Remain

The majority of vehicles evaluated by the IIHS' updated AEB test were rated "good" or "acceptable," but still struggle with detecting smaller objects like motorcycles.
Autobody News Staff
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Vehicle Safety Ratings to Use New Crash Test Metric Assessing Certain Head Injuries

The IIHS will begin evaluating how well vehicles protect occupants from rotational brain injuries.
Autobody News Staff
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Nineteen More Vehicles Close Out 2024 with IIHS Awards

To qualify for a Top Safety Pick award, vehicles had to meet stringent safety requirements in crash tests, pedestrian front crash prevention and headlights.
Autobody News Staff
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NHTSA Finalizes Rule to Protect, Reward Auto Safety Whistleblowers

The new rule applies to current or former employees and contractors of vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers and dealerships.
Autobody News Staff
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How — and Why — to Create a Culture of Collision Shop Safety

Investing in PPE, training and equipment maintenance improves productivity and employee morale.
Abby Andrews
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The Right Collision Shop Lift Boosts Safety, Productivity

Lifts are an essential piece of equipment in a collision repair shop, but they also present certain safety hazards.
Abby Andrews

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