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| Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2004 edition of CCC UpFront |
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 Our last issue featured an in-depth look at regulation and legislation in the collision repair industry. Our goal was to keep you up-to-date on whatıs happening on this extremely active front.In this issue, we explore another extremely timely topic safety. June is National Safety Month and The National Safety Council announced the month-long initiative "Crash Free June" to change the driver behavior that leads to crashes. But "safety" encompasses much more than driver behavior. Thatıs why CCC UpFront is taking a broader look at the subject of safety and what it means for the collision repair industry, our individual businesses and consumers. I had the opportunity to explore some of the impressive advances our industry is experiencing regarding the use of event data recorders. By combining new information technology with basic scientific principles, the industry is now able to capture and manage data in a way that brings new efficiencies to the claims process and helps OEMs build safer vehicles. We would be remiss if we didnıt take a close look at the airbag. CCCıs Director of Regulating Affairs, Mike Barber, reviews ongoing state and federal legislation regarding the service and installation of airbags. Karoline Oboraıs article highlights how a groundbreaking airbag safety initiative driven by access to accurate data is playing a significant role in the development of advanced airbag systems. Obora talked with Nationwide Insurance and the National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), two primary stakeholders in the process. A guest article featuring NHTSA Administrator Jeffrey Runge, MD, shows how the ability of changing two common-sense driving behaviors has vastly improved motorist safety. We then turn the spotlight on how the industry can build safer workplaces. Recent statistics show that safer workplaces are directly linked to more successful businesses. John Harrisı contribution discusses the benefits of a safer workplace, and includes expert commentary from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and others. I hope you enjoy the issue and find it useful. Iıll close with my usual request that you share any questions or comments with us at cccupfront@cccis.com. Your feedback is helpful and gives us ideas for future issues and articles. Best regards, |