ARA Remembers Bill Hatswell

Adrian Scovell, President and CEO of the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA), remembers Bill Hatswell as more than just the driving force behind the largest privately owned collision repair company in British Columbia. “Bill saw a responsibility to his employees and led the way in offering full medical and dental benefits,” said Scovell. “He encouraged people

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Pressure Vessel Operating Permits

Some of our members have received an email from Technical Safety BC regarding Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration Operating Permits. We want to confirm that this requirement is real and applies to many businesses in the automotive sector. Under BC’s Safety Standards Act, any pressure vessel operating above 15 psi – including common shop equipment like air compressor tanks, air receivers, and

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