GNYADA August 2017 Newsletter

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Eyewash stations continue to be a frequent source of OSHA citations at dealerships. These units are required in any work area that may expose workers to corrosive chemicals or irritants — in a dealership shop, this would include exhaust fumes, lead dust, asbestos, and more. Per OSHA rules, repair shops must follow the below requirements for eye wash stations:

seconds to reach and no more than 55 feet away from a work area. n Stations should be located in a well-lit area and identified with a sign. Maintenance and Training n Stations connected to a plumbing system must be activated weekly to verify proper operation. n Gravity-fed units must be main- tained according to the manufactur- er’s instructions. n Stations should be regularly flushed to remove any accumulated rust. n Self-contained units must have a sealed tank and the solution must be replaced every 90 days. n Eye wash stations must be kept unobstructed and clean.

n If your dealership maintains a detail shop that is 55 feet or more from the nearest eyewash station, you must install and maintain an additional station in the detail area. Mark your calendar for GNYADA’s next OSHA Compliance Seminar, on January 17, 2018. The seminar will address this and other pre- ventative measures that help dealers maintain a safe working environment.

Heads n

All eyewash stations must provide a flow of 0.4 gallons per minute (GPM) for a minimum of 15 minutes.

Valves n

Valves must activate in one second or less and must remain open, leaving the hands free. Location/Installation n Eyewash stations must be located in an area that requires no more than 10

New GNYADA Tint-Testing Requirement Sign Order yours, free of charge, today!

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After New York State added window tint testing as part of the required annual vehicle inspection, GNYADA members were left having to explain to customers why vehicles were failing inspection. Dealers reached out to GNYADA for a solution that could help explain the new tint testing requirement to customers. In response, the Association created an informational sign that is now available to members at no cost. This sign explains the following: 1. Dealers must test tint as part of the NYS vehicle safety inspection; 2. Which windows must be tested; 3. If these windows do not let in at least 70% of light, the vehicle will fail inspection; 4. Tint testing is pursuant to New York State’s Vehicle and Traffic Law. A complimentary copy of this sign is enclosed with this Newsletter.

The Association offers dealers these signs as a free benefit of membership. To order additional signs, please call 718.746.5900.

Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association • www.gnyada.com

The Newsletter • August 2017

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