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PPE In The I-CAR Automotive Collision Repair Facility And Equipment Best Practice
I-CAR · August 6, 2026
Summary
The article clarifies that the I-CAR Automotive Collision Repair Facility And Equipment Best Practice focuses on major facility and equipment requirements rather than serving as an exhaustive PPE guide. It emphasizes that standard PPE remains essential and that facilities must continue to comply with OSHA regulations alongside these best practices.
What to do on the job
Ensure all required personal protective equipment (PPE)—such as safety glasses, specialized respirators, and protective gloves—is utilized in compliance with OSHA regulations and specific repair procedures, complementing I-CAR's facility and equipment guidelines.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity and billing of specialized PPE (such as supplied-air respirators or specialized gloves) required for specific repair procedures or equipment operations. It establishes that while I-CAR's Best Practice focuses on facility infrastructure, safety compliance and proper PPE are mandatory complements to these standards, supporting the inclusion of safety-related line items in repair estimates.
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