EV Hazards: Staying Safe with Proper PPE
When working with EVs, exposure to high-voltage batteries is a risky endeavor. That’s where personal protective equipment comes into play.
Survey Finds Some Dealers Open to FTC’s Proposal for Auto Sales Regulations
October 17, 2022 - A KPA F&I compliance expert weighed in on the results of a recent Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment survey that asked about Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule targeting vehicle sales regulations.
FTC’s Proposed Dealers Trade Rule Will Be A Game-Changer for All Dealers
October 14, 2022 - The Federal Trade Commission's proposed Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade Regulation Rule will have an enormous impact on all RV dealers, prohibiting any deception and requiring disclosures. A KPA expert spoke to RV News to more about the potential impact of this rule.
Three Things Dealers Need to Know About Energetic Failure
October 13, 2022 - KPA's Regulatory Project Manager, Micah O'Shaughnessy, CSP, CHMM, recently wrote an article for Wards Auto outlining three things that dealerships need to know to safely evaluate energetic failure in electric vehicles.
Despite “False Fall” Don’t Forget About OSHA’s Heat Hazards NEP
October 12, 2022 - It might be "false fall" time in metro Atlanta, but that doesn't mean dealerships shouldn't still monitor temperatures and keep employees safe. Lori Matthews outlines what dealers need to know about OSHA's Heat Hazards NEP.
EV Safety: Understanding Electricity
When your work involves electrical vehicles, it’s imperative to understand the mechanics of electricity to stay safe on the job. Here's a primer.
How to Service Electric Vehicles Safely, from the Daily Drive Podcast
September 23, 2022 - On the Automotive News' Daily Drive podcast, KPA's Micah O'Shaughnessy talks about what dealerships need to do to be safe when servicing and working on electric vehicles.
5 Actions to Take To Prepare for the Updated Safeguards Rule
September 23, 2022 - KPA's Senior Manager of Legal Affairs, outlined the 5 basic things that dealerships need to accomplish to comply with the Safeguards Rule requirement's upcoming deadline of December 9.
EV Hazards: Preparing an EV Battery for Shipping
Once a service technician removes an EV battery and prepares it for shipping, they’ll need to assess its’ risk before packaging it. Here’s how.
What Is Your Dealership Cyber Security Stance?
The better a dealership’s cyber security stance, the better it can withstand the ever-increasing savvy of cybercriminals and cyber-attacks. Learn how to strengthen yours.
