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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.

Three KPA leaders talk with Built In Colorado about how being able to adapt, agility, and teamwork help expand EHS software and services into new markets.

Joe Souza, wrote about what happens if OSHA decides there's a need for an emergency workplace regulation.

KPA HR Consultant, Brianna Stashak talks with RV News about how KPA responded to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

KPA HR Consultant, Brianna Stashak spoke to RV News about HR-related complications and issues to look out for as your business grows.

Compliance expert, Brianna Stashak, talked to RV News about the 3 priorities she's helped her clients navigate during the pandemic.

KPA's recent announcement of its acquisition of EHS software company iScout appeared in Safety+Health.

February 2, 2021 - KPA announces its new Stewardship Reporting tool that will enable brokers to share detailed safety and compliance metrics with their insureds

Kathryn Carlson talks to EHS Daily Advisor about her background in HR and how it has informed her approach to EHS and compliance.

EHS Daily Advisor reports on new Vera Suite tools that will help users manage incidents and make more informed decisions about safety.

January 26, 2021 – New workplace safety tools provide real-time insights to develop more effective EHS compliance programs.

January 15, 2021 – Built In Colorado Includes KPA in Four “Best of” Categories: Best Places to Work, Best Midsize Companies to Work, Best Paying Companies, and Companies with the Best Benefits.

Chris Fanning, President & CEO, talks to EHS Today about how COVID-19-related compliance has made workplace safety and compliance training a priority.

January 6, 2021 – KPA announced the acquisition of iScout, a provider of flexible, intuitive EHS software designed for small and mid-sized organizations.

December 14, 2020 – An updated interface provides insurance brokers and their clients with an improved experience and faster access to the compliance training and tools they need.

December 1, 2020 - Former Oracle and Vertafore executive brings high velocity sales expertise to workforce compliance & risk management ecosystem.

November 19, 2020 - KPA's Risk Management Center compliance training significantly increased from January to September.

November 17, 2020 - KPA has been named one of the Top 20 Health and Safety/Compliance Training Companies in 2020, by Training Industry, Inc.

November 12, 2020 - EHS safety consultant Glorianna L. Corman, REM, CHMM, CSP, has earned three industry honors from the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals’ (AHMP).

KPA's Ryan Daly,chatted with Automotive News about how F&I processes have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of compliance training.

KPA's Brent Daviau, CPTM, wrote a tips article about how to get creative with compliance training programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 7, 2020 - KPA is expanding access to compliance training on its mobile application and partnering with AdvanceOnline to offer OSHA certification trackable in Vera Suite.

October 5, 2020 - KPA and the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) announced a partnership to support the EHS efforts of the nearly 1,200 franchised car dealers throughout the state.

HR Consultant, Brianna Stashak, PHRca, SHRM-CP, wrote in EHS Today about what to do when a new hire negotiates on-site work during a pandemic.

September 29, 2020 - KPA's Vera Suite includes COVID-19 and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance training packages for employers to leverage with their own programs.

In light of COVID-19, Deidra Mogan, KPA's HR Director, talked to Built In Colorado about KPA's reopening plans for its headquarters office in Lafayette, Colo.

HR Consultant, Brianna Stashak, talks to AutoSuccess about what dealers need to know when it comes to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. 

September 1, 2020 - With software updates and robust compliance training, KPA's enhancement software for insurance brokers, Risk Management Center, sees record user engagement.

August 20, 2020 - This marks the third consecutive year that KPA has been acknowledged by Training Industry Inc. as a leading provider of online compliance training services in the marketplace.

July 27, 2020 - The most recent update to Vera Suite, KPA's EHS Software, includes new flexible templates for mobile audits and inspections.

KPA's Hannah Crawford wrote an article for EHS Daily about how to survive an OSHA inspection, whether it's related to COVID-19 or another safety issue.

Glorianna Corman, CHMM, CSP, wrote an article for Safety+Health about the benefits of regular cleaning and housekeeping to keep employees safe and reduce costs.

July 21, 2020 - EHS Consultant, Glorianna L. Corman, REM, CHMM, CSP, has been selected for a 2020 Business Assistance Providers Environmental Leadership Award.

Zach Pucillo, wrote an article for Wards Auto on how to use the hierarchy of controls to help limit the spread of COVID-19 infections in the workplace.

July 15, 2020 - Additional data from KPA and EHS Today's benchmark study finds the cost and effectiveness of EHS software is superior to internal software and manual programs.

KPA HR Consultant, Brianna Stashak, wrote an article for Auto Success looking at what dealers need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

Aaron Hartshorn wrote an article for F&I Magazine about what dealers need to look out for when it comes to identity theft.

KPA's Amanda Rawls talks to ISHN about the cleaning risks and regulations for janitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 11, 2020 - KPA released the Return to Work Program to help businesses reopen safely and establish a new normal following the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

KPA's Kathryn Carlson outlines the top 5 questions companies should consider when looking at mobile EHS software.

EHS Today covers a "State of the Industry" report on what makes for a strong and leading safety culture. KPA partnered with EHS Today on the report.

Ryan Daly wrote an article for Auto Success about how to prevent identity theft at dealerships.

In a Wards Auto article, Mike Tanguay outlines 5 things that auto dealers should consider when developing their disaster recovery plans.

April 14, 2020 - In a new report, KPA and EHS Today found EHS software more effective at improving outcomes while little or no technology increased injuries and safety violations.

In a broadcast interview, KPA talked to CBT Automotive Network about how dealerships can keep their employees and customers safe during COVID-19.

April 6, 2020 - KPA has acquired Multimedia Training Systems (MTS), a safety training company specializing in life-saving video programs for the manufacturing industry.

March 19, 2020 - The COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources Center includes safety training, webinars, checklists, and updates from a team of EHS and HR experts.

March 17, 2020 - The new series of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety courses covers 15 essential compliance topics.

February 18, 2020 - KPA announced the upcoming release of the next generation of software for managing EHS, workforce compliance, online training, and regulatory management in a single integrated cloud system.

January 13, 2020 - KPA has been named to Built In Colorado’s 2020 list of Best Places to Work, Best Midsize Companies to Work for and Best Paying Companies.

Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, and EHS Mid-Atlantic Team Supervisor for KPA, wrote about the strategies and tactics to fall protection and prevention for Industrial Safety & Hygiene News.

In Safety + Health, Brent Daviau, Training Content Developer, details 4 training and learning strategies to use in a safety program. How do you adjust for varying learning styles and experience levels?

Brent Daviau, CPTM, KPA's Training Content Developer, wrote an article for EHS Today. His article outlines how employers can use learning and training principles to build their safety culture.

F&I Magazine covered the recent results of KPA's F&I Program Grader. The survey showed

KPA’s Senior Risk Management Consultant Glorianna L. Corman, REM, CHMM, CSP, has been appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the Ohio Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP).

KPA has been named a 2019 Top 20 Health and Safety Training Company, by Training Industry Inc. This award comes in addition to a 2019 Online Learning Library Top 20 Company by Training Industry Inc. win in July.

New York state employers must provide all employees with anti-harassment training by October 9, 2019 in accordance with a law passed last year. KPA Services, LLC, a leader in compliance and risk management solutions, has enhanced its Anti-Harassment Prevention Training to account for regulatory clarifications associated with Senate Bill S6577.