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

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

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

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

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

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

$171M Granted to Upgrade Crash Data Systems Nationwide

Nineteen states and territories have been selected to implement a system to share roadway fatality data with the NHTSA.

Autobody News Staff

EV Collision Repair Calls for Specialized PPE, Safety Protocols

As EV technology proliferates, collision repairers should consider the training, PPE and tools needed to keep up and keep their technicians safe.

Abby Andrews

Investing in the Right PPE Increases Safety — and Productivity — in Collision Repair Shops

Involving employees in choosing their personal protective equipment boosts the odds they will use it.

Abby Andrews

NHTSA Reports Traffic Fatalities Drop in First Half of 2024

NHTSA data shows a drop in fatalities in several key categories, including speeding-related and rollover crashes.

Autobody News Staff

Workplace Safety Protocols in Collision Shops Can Provide Solid Returns on Investment

Keeping up with safety regulations in the collision repair industry can be a challenge, but it can also pay off with lower insurance rates and more engaged employees.

Abby Andrews