Service Repair Loss Control

Joisted Masonry or better construction is preferred. Compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards for spray booths, flammable liquids, and welding.

Develop a process for handling customer keys. A log should be kept, and keys should be signed in and signed out on this log. Keys should never be left in a vehicle.

Premises should have bright lights around the perimeter, fences, surveillance cameras, and vehicle anti-theft equipment.

Fuel and other flammable liquids should be stored away from all other operations, especially operations that create sparks. Should be stored in metal containers with tight lids.

Create a procedure for transporting flammable liquids within the building.

Used rags should not be left lying around exposed to sparks or flames.

Each piece of equipment should have a Deadman switch so that the piece can be stopped in case of an emergency.

Check the noise levels. If they are above 85 decibels, employees need to wear hearing protection.

Limit loaner cars to 2.

Limit tow trucks to 1.

Limit dealer tags to 5 or less. Less than 5 is preferable.

Body chassis fabrication only if part of normal body shop operations. SM survey required for all auto body shops to verify compliance with NFPA.

Properly train employees on use of heavy machinery so that no one is seriously injury.

Purchase software that provides firewalls, antivirus, spam, and spyware protection, and encryption.

Run MVRs and background checks on all new-hires.

Create work-place etiquette guidelines for employees and enforce them. Include dress code, housekeeping rules, and any other relevant guidelines for your office.

Complete a Disaster Recovery Self-Assessment Checklist. We can provide one for you.

Create a business continuity plan.

1. Identify industry colleagues that you could outsource work to in the case of an operations suspending loss.
2. Calculate accurate employee payrolls.
3. Implement crisis procedures for communication with patients and employees.
4. Discuss your plan with your current suppliers and shippers.
5. Review this plan and run drills to identify areas that need improvement.

Secure patient data in locked facilities, cabinets, or storage areas. Backup storage at an off-site location.

For maximum protection within the facility and to limit losses, rooms should be separated by one-hour-rated fire walls.

Dust collection systems should be in place to prevent fires. The dust created during various mechanic operations can ignite quickly and potentially cause a total loss.

Install wet automatic sprinklers throughout the facility. This includes sprinklers in and around heavy machinery not just ceiling sprinklers.

Develop a safety and housekeeping plan. Post it in clear view in numerous places so that it is always on the employees minds.

Establish a cleaning schedule for equipment that is critical to everyday operation and that is expensive to replace.