CCAR-Green Link
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR®), as an extension of its “CCAR-GreenLink®” Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and “S/P2 Safety and Pollution Prevention®” E-learning Program, has developed the “GreenLink Shop” recognition to promote consumer confidence in their local automotive repair facilities’ environmental and safety awareness and stewardship. Businesses must attain a standard of excellence in environmental, health and safety (EHS) operations – including employee training and shop management - to earn the “GreenLink Shop” recognition.
The “GreenLink Shop” program encompasses four categories: Business Operations, Employee Training, Safety Compliance, and Environmental Management. Together, these criteria provide a basic framework of expectations by which “GreenLink Shops” are guided.
Collision Repair
Recognition as a “GreenLink Shop” distinguishes participating collision repair facilities as EHS stewards adhering to the highest standards of excellence in the industry. The program guidelines are a tool to be used to attain and maintain a high level of EHS regulatory compliance and operating practices.
To qualify as a “GreenLink Shop,” standards must be met in the following categories:
- Business Operations
- Employee Training
- Safety Compliance
- Environmental Management
Business Operations
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EPA “ENERGY STAR” qualified office equipment is used and/or purchased when replacing existing equipment.
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Appropriate signage displayed at the shop includes signs and posters and that convey safety information to employees and customers.
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The shop has not been cited for environmental or safety violations in the past three years.
Employee Training
- Employees are trained annually for awareness and best practices using CCAR’s “S/P2 Safety & Pollution®”e-learning program.
Safety Compliance
- Utilization of basic personal protective equipment including goggles, gloves, hard hats, safety shoes, safety clothing, and safety shields when required.
- OSHA approved 15-minute eye wash station(s) readily accessible near corrosive materials.
- Readily available, appropriately typed and fully charged fire extinguishers.
- A stocked first aid kit is maintained on-site.
- Spill kit(s) is maintained on-site.
- A safety program in which a particular individual is in charge of regularly scheduled safety meetings and safety inspections.
- Compliance with applicable OSHA requirements pertaining to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), right-to-know, and employee safety.
- Establish and maintain a Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) program.
- Conduct monthly safety training as recommended by OSHA.
Environmental Management
- Completion of the EPA “Consolidated Screening Checklist for Automotive Repair Facilities.”
- Compliance with NESHAP Standards.
Cost
- $75 fee per shop – valid for two (2) years
Benefits
- Certificate for display at business
- Press Release Announcement distributed by CCAR
- Identifying logo for web site, email and other usage
- Complimentary listing in CCAR-GreenLink web site directory of “GreenLink Shops”
- Consumer-awareness marketing information
Important Information and Forms
Questions - Contact Us
CCAR Corporate Office (888) 476-5465
www.ccar-greenlink.org