NHADA SCHOOL SAFETY PRESENTATIONS Keeping the Future Industry Safe BY MATT FOSTER SENIOR LOSS PREVENTION CONSULTANT, AND DUSTIN HOWE LOSS PREVENTION CONSULTANT, NHADA By having NHADA conduct HazCom training, Automotive Lift Safety Awareness, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training for high school automotive classes, students receive an early foundation in workplace safety that mirrors real industry standards. These sessions not only help students understand the hazards of chemicals they’ll encounter, the risks involved in using heavy shop equipment like lifts and the importance of proper PPE, but they also reinforce habits that protect them and their peers long before they step into a professional shop. Introducing these topics at the high school level creates safer classroom labs, prepares students to meet OSHA and industry expectations, and builds a culture of safety-minded technicians who will enter the workforce already trained to recognize and prevent accidents. It’s about bridging education with real-world readiness, ensuring students graduate with both technical skills and the awareness needed to keep themselves safe on the job. 14
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