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January 19, 2023 - KPA Regulatory Project Manager, Micah O'Shaugnessy, talks about training employees on electric vehicle (EV) safety. From facility-specific programs to targeting everyone in a dealership, EV safety training requires up-to-date information, emergency response, and much more.

January 17, 2023 - KPA has been listed among Built In Colorado's 2023 Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Companies to Work For, making this the fourth consecutive year for the organization.

January 17, 2023 - ASSP reported on a KPA's OSHA Reporting and You webinar, led by KPA EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager, Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, that covers the steps to determine whether an incident is recordable or reportable to OSHA.

January 10, 2023 - Micah O'Shaughnessy, KPA's Regulatory Project Manager, talks with Jay Kumar on EHS on Tap about how EVs are changing everything from business models to dealership layouts, and the impact that they have on the safety of everyone in the dealership.

December 20, 2022 - KPA's Product Director, Training sat down with Safety+Health to discuss trends in training and education. Smith provided insights into training technology and the direction he sees for workplace training programs.

December 13, 2022 - KPA's Dale Golgart wrote an article about 3 trends he saw during this year's National Safety Council Congress and Expo, ranging from mental health to safety technology.

December 8, 2022 - As part of the Faces of EHS series, KPA President and CEO, Chris Fanning, spoke with Grace Hatfield about how company CEOs and senior leadership need to make safety a core component of their organization's values and ideas for ways to show their commitment.

December 7, 2022 - KPA Senior Manager of Legal Affairs, Robert Ebin, Esq., spoke with Wards Auto about the impact of the deadline extension to comply with the Safeguards Rule requirements.

December 6, 2022 - KPA's SVP of New Markets, Deren Boyd, has three tips for construction companies to keep workers safe on a reduced budget.

December 5, 2022 - A KPA compliance consultant discussed what tools and training technicians need to safely work on electric vehicles (EVs).

December 1, 2022 - KPA Product Director, Jade Brainard, recently wrote an in-depth article about the critical nature of safety data sheets (SDS), their role in hazard communication plans, and everything else managers need to know.

November 17, 2022 - KPA's Product Director of Training, discussed several tips to adjust your training programs during a market slowdown to keep employees and businesses safe.

November 1, 2022 - KPA Senior Vice President, Deren Boyd spoke in detail about how EHS software can help construction companies improve their protocol adherence, prevent incidents from happening and lead to a greater level of compliance.

November 1, 2022 - KPA's Product Director of Training wrote an article for ISHN about how construction companies can tailor compliance training courses, covering the importance of creating personalized, multimodal, and snack-sized content.

October 28, 2022 - Robert Ebin spoke with Editor Dan Shane on the Daily Drive podcast about how dealers aren't too late to start working towards the December 9 deadline to comply with the Safeguards Rule. Ebin laid out a plan for dealers on how to get started and what to continue to expect from the regulatory world in the coming year.

October 28, 2022 - KPA unveiled its solution to keep service employees safe as they work with a rapidly growing number of electric vehicles in the market. KPA’s new EV Safety & Compliance solution, broken into three components, will help businesses navigate potential hazards and the relevant regulatory requirements.

October 17, 2022 - A KPA F&I compliance expert weighed in on the results of a recent Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment survey that asked about Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule targeting vehicle sales regulations.

October 14, 2022 - The Federal Trade Commission's proposed Motor Vehicle Dealers Trade Regulation Rule will have an enormous impact on all RV dealers, prohibiting any deception and requiring disclosures. A KPA expert spoke to RV News to more about the potential impact of this rule.

October 13, 2022 - KPA's Regulatory Project Manager, Micah O'Shaughnessy, CSP, CHMM, recently wrote an article for Wards Auto outlining three things that dealerships need to know to safely evaluate energetic failure in electric vehicles.

October 12, 2022 - It might be "false fall" time in metro Atlanta, but that doesn't mean dealerships shouldn't still monitor temperatures and keep employees safe. Lori Matthews outlines what dealers need to know about OSHA's Heat Hazards NEP.

October 4, 2022 - KPA Product Director, Jade Brainard talks about the importance of EHS technology in developing a complete picture of year-end results, starting with comprehensive data and automated reporting.

September 26, 2022 - Safety+Health featured a KPA EHS software enhancement, SDS Manager to help clients customize their SDS library, easily track and update them, and more.

September 23, 2022 - On the Automotive News' Daily Drive podcast, KPA's Micah O'Shaughnessy talks about what dealerships need to do to be safe when servicing and working on electric vehicles.

September 23, 2022 - KPA's Senior Manager of Legal Affairs, outlined the 5 basic things that dealerships need to accomplish to comply with the Safeguards Rule requirement's upcoming deadline of December 9.

September 20, 2022 - One of KPA’s compliance consultants, Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, a KPA Environmental, Health, and Safety District Supervisor, was honored by the National Safety Council (NSC) as a 2022 Rising Star of Safety. This award marks the first time a KPA compliance consultant has been recognized by the NSC.

September 19, 2022 - KPA opened its new headquarters office in Westminster, Colo. The new space, located between Denver and Boulder, is designed for KPA's remote-first workspace model.

September 16, 2022 - When the economy slows down, often companies look to tighten and slim down budgets. Here are 3 reasons for your leadership on why that your safety program shouldn't be included.

September 8, 2022 - KPA and EHS Today released the “State of the Market: EHS Program Performance.” The new industry report found that in the next year, EHS programs will be extremely focused on reducing incidents. Additionally, it found a strong tie between the importance of a company’s EHS program to employee engagement and positive workplace culture.

September 7, 2022 - KPA and Sensitive Data Project, LLC (SDP) announced a partnership to provide dealerships with cyber security services and tools that address the mandated FTC requirements of the Safeguards Rule that begins December 9, 2022.

August 1, 2022 - Today, Aon and KPA announced a newly formed partnership providing Aon client organizations working with the Casualty Risk Control consulting group with access to the leading online compliance and safety management platform, the KPA Risk Management Center.

August 3, 2022 -KPA released a new compliance training course to raise general awareness about electric vehicle (EV) safety for employees in dealerships, collision centers, recreational vehicle shops, and other certain truck facilities.

July 13, 2022 – For the fifth consecutive year, KPA has been recognized for its extensive and impactful library of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) content. The award demonstrates KPA’s commitment to producing compelling, relevant, high-quality training courses.

July 1, 2022 - KPA's Ryan Daly spoke with Automotive News, commenting on the FTC's proposed rule to target misleading and unfair business practices in dealerships.

June 30, 2022 - An in-depth article by Team Supervisor, Stephany Birkholz, talks about the implications of the Heat Illness National Emphasis Program and what businesses can do and expect from OSHA.

June 17, 2022 - Hazard Communication ranks in the top 5 OSHA violations every year. A KPA compliance consultant breaks down the three things every hazard communication program needs to have.

June 21, 2022 - Leaders from marketing, product development, and technology talk about how KPA uses trust and teamwork to develop and deliver high-quality workplace compliance products that meet customer and market needs.

June 14, 2022 – Today, KPA launched SDS Manager, a new capability for the KPA EHS software platform that has a very user-friendly interface and access to millions of safety data sheets to help ensure compliance with OSHA's hazard communication regulations.

June 10, 2022 - On the Daily Drive podcast, KPA's Robert Ebin spoke about what dealers can do to prepare for the Safeguards Rule changes taking effect in December.

June 8, 2022 - From knowing your employees' learning preferences to repetition, and bite-sized learning, KPA's Product Director of Training has several tips for RV dealerships when it comes to employee training programs.

June 8, 2022 – KPA's Senior Manager of Legal Affairs wrote a guest article in Automotive News about what dealers need to do to comply with the Safeguards Rule.

June 8, 2022 - The EPA has approved KPA’s Technician Training and Certification program for Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning (MVAC). With this approval, KPA is among a unique shortlist of 15 in the U.S. who can provide this certification.

June 1, 2022 - KPA opened a new office space in Pittsburgh, Penn., devoted to developing, executing, and distributing compliance training content.

May 29, 2022 - KPA CEO has 3 steps for safety professionals to follow to convince their CEOs to invest in safety technology.

May 9, 2022 - A KPA F&I compliance expert is quoted in an Automotive News story about practicing consistent product pricing, amidst the FTC's focus on dealership-related claims.

April 25, 2022 - KPA's Glorianna Corman, REM, CHMM, CSP, urges employers to consider their fall protection equipment's expiration dates, buying the right equipment, and more.

April 20, 2022 - KPA's Product Director of Training, Shawn Smith, has five tips for a better toolbox talk to address employee safety during a labor shortage.

A KPA compliance expert wrote about the key aspects of an onboarding program and how dealerships can create a successful program.

March 31, 2022 - Government regulators and watchdog agencies have made it clear they've set their sights on the automotive industry. Ryan Daly outlines a few things to remember to keep your deal jackets clean and compliant.

March 22, 2022 - Two KPA safety and compliance consultants, Zach Pucillo and Glorianna Corman, were honored by the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) for their work and commitment to hazardous materials safety this past year.

There are three strategies that managers can use to avoid lockout/tagout violations. Product Director of Training, Shawn Smith, details what those are in this article.

In a Q&A, Brianna Stashak, spoke about employee onboarding, common mistakes, compliance, and the key things to remember in your program.

Safety + Health featured recent reporting dashboard enhancements made to KPA EHS Software earlier this year.

KPA's F&I District Manager, Aaron Hartshorn, outlines 4 trends to watch for at the 2022 NADA Show including the GLBA Safeguard Rule, employee turnover, and the growth of electric vehicles. Check out the sessions he recommends.

KPA Product Director, Jade Brainard, talks to Jay Kumar about the difference between leading and lagging indicators, how to use safety data to prevent future incidents, and how to use training completion reports to improve workplace safety.

KPA's Zach Pucillo outlines 5 best practices, from setting incremental goals to mentorship, for developing a mobile-based safety program.

March 3, 2022 - According to NADA, auto dealerships continue to grapple with a 46% turnover rate. To help improve employee retention and workplace culture, KPA has announced the launch of the Healthy Workplaces Program.

KPA's Deren Boyd has 5 tips for how to maintain workplace safety when the number of employees on your work sites keeps changing.

KPA's Director of Content Management, Jill Schaefer, participated in a Q&A discussing the implications of federal emergency temporary standard for workplace safety and employers.

KPA Regional Sales Director, Mark Hasson, talks to Built In Colorado about the experience of working at KPA and what makes it a unique employer.

Deren Boyd wrote an article for OH&S about six ways to simplify how to implement safety and compliance software to make it easier and achievable for everyone. Boyd's strategies include data collection, breaking down the plan into smaller projects, prioritization, and more.

KPA District Manager, Joe Souza, wrote an article in Construction Executive about how the new year is a good time to evaluate your safety program goals and the baseline metrics to help track your goals.

KPA's Deren Boyd talked to Digital Oil and Gas about his start in the industry, the development of KPA EHS Software, and how compliance and safety can be checklists and forms but also about caring for colleagues.

Automotive News' John Huetter sat down with KPA F&I District Manager, Ryan Daly, to discuss the top compliance issues he sees at dealerships and the impact of the microchip shortage on F&I.

January 12, 2022 – For the third year in a row, KPA has been honored by Built In as one of Colorado’s 2022 Best Places To Work and Best Midsize Companies to Work For.

January 11, 2022 - Today, KPA announced a KPA EHS software update that features new & enhanced reporting dashboards configured based on a business's unique requirements.

KPA President and CEO, Chris Fanning, talks about 5 habits of highly effective safety cultures.

December 14, 2021 - Today, KPA and TRVA announced an exclusive workplace safety and compliance partnership, spanning Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and HR, for TRVA’s dealer members throughout the Lone Star State.

KPA's Stephany Birkholz spoke with Automotive News Fixed Ops Journal about common environmental compliance issues in Service Departments.

In a cover story for Industrial Safety and Hygiene News, Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, details how safety managers can avoid the top 5 OSHA violations at construction sites like insufficient fall protection and training, unstable scaffolding and ladders, and the general duty clause.

In a Construction Executive article, KPA's Joe Souza calculates the direct and indirect costs of a risk mitigation program, employee injury costs, and a return on investment (ROI) formula to use.

KPA Senior Risk Management Consultant, Glorianna Corman, REM, CHMM, CSP discusses how dealerships can weather the storm of staffing shortages and increased scrutiny from OSHA by implementing these tips for an effective safety training program.

On an episode of Closing the Gap podcast, KPA's Rob Stansbury spoke about the positive impact of agents arming clients with risk management tools.

During an episode of the Spot On Insurance podcast, KPA's Rob Stansbury discusses how workplace safety is a recruitment and retention tool for brokers and the latest software advancements available today.

The Federal Trade Commission expanded the Safeguards Rule which will impact dealerships' data security programs. There are 5 things you need to know to prepare for the 2022 effective date.

November 15, 2021 - In a strategic partnership, the Florida Automobile Dealers Association has endorsed KPA as its exclusive EHS provider to nearly 1,000 members throughout the state.

November 11, 2021 - A new feature in KPA EHS software incorporates existing business processes into EHS processes like incident reporting, investigations, OSHA recordable incidents, and management of change.

KPA's Lori Matthews talks about the benefits of conducting job hazard assessments, when to do them, and the 5 steps that go into conducting an assessment.

November 2, 2021 - KPA announced that Scott Schell has joined the organization as Chief Technology Officer. As the CTO Scott will lead KPA's technology and product development teams.

KPA's Nick Hardesty spoke with Repairer Driven News about how repair centers can survive a visit from OSHA and proactively manage their safety program.

October 19, 2021 - KPA has been named among the Top 20 Employee Health, Safety, and Wellness companies, making this the fifth consecutive year for the company.

KPA's Lori Matthews spoke to EHS On Tap Two-Minute Warning for a short snapshot of a forthcoming episode on what you need to know about job hazards assessments.

October 12, 2021 – KPA and EHS Today partnered on a report looking at how companies are investing in EHS programs and the latest industry trends.

October 7, 2021 - The Vera Suite package offers the necessary combo of EHS software, consulting, and compliance training for an automotive service center.

October 5, 2021 - KPA was selected as a strategic partner for the prestigious Associated Builders and Contractors Tech Alliance program. In addition to collaborating on member resources and solutions for construction technology needs, KPA will also be part of ABC's Tech Marketplace.

KPA's Joe Souza and Brianna Stashak wrote an in-depth article for CFMA Building Profits about 5 things that can help build a more effective safety program and prevent long-term negative impacts to your bottom line.

KPA Sales Development Manager, JoAnna Brantley, spoke with Built In Colorado about her experience on the SDR team, becoming a manager, and her approach to management.

KPA's Michael Brenner spoke with PropertyCasualty360 about what businesses can expect with workplace vaccine mandates.

Deren Boyd, SVP of New Markets, wrote an article for EHS Today about how to mitigate hazards like vehicle collisions, simultaneous operations, and short-service employees.

Safety consultant, Micah O'Shaughnessy, CSP, explains to WardsAuto what the automotive industry needs to know about the top 5 most common OSHA violations.

August 3, 2021 - KPA was named a Top 20 Online Learning Library by Training Industry Inc. for the fourth consecutive year.

July 28, 2021 - KPA announced a new integrated resource library of over 180 pre-written, customizable templates that enable KPA EHS Software users to manage workplace safety and compliance issues.

KPA's Aaron Hartshorn wrote an article for F&I Showroom about the 7 warning signs of a money laundering scheme. With used vehicles in high demand right now dealerships might see this issue more than before the pandemic.

July 20, 2021 – Today, KPA became an endorsed provider of EHS, HR, and Sales/F&I compliance solutions for the Equipment Dealers Association.

This Repairer Driven News article from KPA's Toby Graham covers what you need to know about respiratory protection, why violations happen, and a prevention checklist.

Operations Analyst, Vety Villatoro, was recognized by her colleagues 8 times last year for exhibiting KPA's Core Values: integrity, helpfulness, excellence, agility, respectfulness, and teamwork.

KPA's Director of EHS Insurance, Rob Stansbury, went on the Power Producers Podcast to discuss how brokers can leverage KPA's safety and compliance expertise to grow their business.

Senior Client Success Manager, Christina Johnson, wrote about the principles of safety culture that companies can use with their insureds who are navigating the pandemic and beyond.

KPA's Glorianna Corman wrote an article for Safety+Health detailing 4 resources to manage local, state, and federal safety requirements.

KPA safety consultant, Nick Bujeaud, wrote an article for EHS Daily Advisor about 5 things businesses can do to promote a safe workplace, from accountability and transparency to compliance training.

June 15, 2021 – Today, KPA and the New York State Automobile Dealers Association (NYSADA) are announcing a partnership to provide safety and compliance best practices and solutions to over 1,000 NYSADA members throughout the state.

KPA's Joe Souza spoke with the Sacramento Bee about the latest changes CalOSHA is making to COVID-19 workplace safety rules, vaccination status, and masks.

June 1, 2021 - KPA announced that its award-winning compliance training is now available in the KPA EHS Software platform.

May 27, 2021 – Risk Management Center’s COI Track® now streamlines certificate of insurance management to maintain up-to-date vendor records and avoid liability.

KPA F&I District Manager, Ryan Daly, spoke with Automotive News about the debate on filming transactions in the F&I office. Is it invasive? Is it an effective training tool?

May 5, 2021 – KPA and LADA announced the continuation of a dedicated workplace safety and compliance partnership for members throughout Louisiana to help improve and maintain a safe workplace, reduce costs, and protect their reputation.

KPA Director of Field Services, Wayne Curtis, spoke with Autobody News about the benefits of a safety program for collision centers.

Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, wrote an article for Industrial Safety & Hygiene News (ISHN) about seven best practices for industrial truck training safety programming.

Deren Boyd, Senior Vice President of New Markets, wrote an article for Construction Executive about using a mobile-first safety program to increase employee engagement.

Senior safety consultant, Glorianna Corman, talks about how dealership service departments can navigate new compliance rules from a new government administration.

KPA President, Chris Fanning, spoke about OSHA's COVID-19 National Emphasis Program and potential emergency temporary standard on a recent episode of the OH&S SafetyPod.

CollisionWeek featured KPA and ALI's compliance training partnership. Housed within KPA's EHS software, Vera Suite, ALI's Lifting It Right course reviews the proper way to lift a vehicle.

Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, authors a Facility Executive article on using safety program data, like leading indicators, digital processes, to mitigate future facility accidents.

March 23, 2021 – Working together for over 25 years, KPA and PAA today announced a renewed partnership dedicated to workplace safety and compliance that will support dealerships across the state.

Zach Pucillo, highlighted the top citations that collision centers need to get in front of besides respiratory protection and hazard communication.

March 17, 2021 – Today the long-time partners announced their continued compliance training partnership to help protect auto service technicians at car dealerships.