As electrical power and control devices on vehicles have changed over the years, technicians have needed to upgrade their knowledge of the automobile's electrical needs. With supplemental restraints, accident avoidance and electronic control and monitoring devices having an ever-increasing presence, technicians run into more potential electrical faults that need their attention. With this in mind, it's surprising that technicians don't pay more attention to the electrical needs of the shop.
Al Thomas, associate professor and department head of Collision Repair at Pennsylvania College of Technology, wants dealerships to be aware of growing safety hazards surrounding electrical power and control devices that have evolved and changed in recent years and could affect liability in your Service and Body Shop departments. [Read more]The Article Electrical Needs for the Shop: Dont Shortcut Workplace Safety appeared first on Automotive Digest.