Federal Required Staff Training
Automotive shoop workers are especially vulnerable to chemicals and other workplace hazards, which is why the U.S. Department of Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Act established workplace standards for auto mechanics and the shops they work in. Regulations cover everything from letting mechanics know their rights to making the proper equipment available to workers. The regulations are continually updated as well to keep up with changes in the industry. Failure to comply can result in a variety of penalties, from fines to permanent closure of an auto shop business.