Posts by Charles E. Ayers

Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries have been installed in vehicles since the 1990s and are being used in approximately 40 million vehicles in North America, growing at a rate of around 8 million batteries per year. They are found in some application of virtually all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fleets today, including (but not limited…

Since entering into an Alliance in 2004, with subsequent renewals in 2006, 2008, and 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) have worked together to improve workplace health and safety by sharing information, guidance, and access to training resources that address occupational…