AASP-MN and C.H.E.S.S. Team Up to Offer Members Safety Compliance Services

Complete Health, Environmental & Safety Services, Inc. (C.H.E.S.S.) offers AASP-MN members a 20 percent discount on the following services:

Right to Know (RTK)/Hazard Communication

You must train employees before they start work and annually. You must have a written program. CHESS’ Right to Know Written Program and Training Guide is customized for your facility, whether you offer collision or mechanical repair. The written program and training guide is available exclusively to AASP-MN members for $515.

Safety Data Sheet Management

As part of the Right to Know/ Hazard Communication OSHA law, you must provide your employees access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for

PROPERTY/LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE

CBIZ

Contact: Brad Schmid 763-549-2247 / bschmid@cbiz.com the products in your shop. CHESS’s SDSLinks, an online SDS management tool, makes them easy to find. CHESS also provides support 24/7 if you cannot locate one. SDSLinks is available exclusively to AASP-MN members for $325 per year.

A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction Program (AWAIR)

As of February 2020, you must have a program that outlines who has responsibility for safety, how safety is communicated, how hazards are identified, how accidents are investigated and how safety is enforced. AASP-MN member discounted price: $760.

Safety Reminder Posters

OSHA has some regulations, such as walking and working surfaces and ladder use that require training.

Keeping safety in front of employees on a regular basis is one way to help reduce injuries. CHESS will email you a poster on a different topic each month relating to safety issues found in your shop. You can post it or review it with employees in a shop meeting. The Safety Reminder Posters program is available exclusively to AASP-MN members for $285 per year.

All of these services can be bundled for a fee of $1,500, with annual renewal of the SDSLinks and posters for $575.

In addition, CHESS offers up to one hour of free phone consultation to any AASP-MN member with safety or environmental questions.

For more information, contact Carol Keyes at (651) 481-9787 or carkey@ chess-safety.com

AASP-MN MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS

WEBSITE AND INTERNET MARKETING SOLUTIONS

Autoshop Solutions

Contact: Tony Mercury 919-267-1731 / tony@autoshopsolutions.com

BUSINESS FORMS/CALENDARS

AASP-MN

Contact: Jodi Pillsbury 612-623-1110 / jodi@aaspmn.org

CBIZ AIA and United Fire Group (UFG) have created a program for members that includes a special premium discount, exclusive coverage and potential safety group dividend. CBIZ AIA can present quotes from multiple carriers and, as an added bonus, offer members an exclusive 10% discount on their property/liability insurance premiums.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Business Planning Professionals

Contact: Dennis Begley 612-308-6577 / dennis@begley-group.com

Business Planning Professionals will provide AASP-MN members with quotes from multiple carriers for life insurance, health insurance, long-term care and disability insurance.

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

Colonial Life

Contact: Deb Ferrao 612-600-4135 / deb.ferrao@coloniallifesales.com or Tracy Bailey 612-801-0139 / tracy.coloniallife@gmail.com

Dedicated representatives can help members transform their benefit package with competitive rates, value added services at no cost and complimentary legal document preparation service. Colonial Life has the tools and flexibility to create a plan to fit everyone’s needs.

UNIFORM & LINEN SUPPLIES

Aramark

Contact: Rick Krenz

612-616-5290 / krenz-richard@aramark.com

Discounted pricing to members on rental of uniforms, entrance mats, shop rags, etc. Purchases are also discounted. Members receive annual rebate equal to 10% of their business with AmeriPride/Aramark each year.

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

Association BankCard Services

Contact: Mac Hardin

952-933-2026 / mach@retailfinancialservices.biz

Competitive rates for AASP-MN members. Terminals and printers sold at cost. Monthly rental of equipment is also available.

LEGAL CONSULTATION

Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick

800-496-6789

Members receive free, over-the-phone legal assessment and consultation (some restrictions apply) with an attorney who specializes in the area of law that is the subject of the call.

Autoshop Solutions has developed the most cutting-edge marketing platform for AASP members. Really Powerful Marketing (RPM) is an all-in-one program that bundles your website, pay-per-click, search engine optimization, social media, and much more! With five levels of RPM to match your budget, goals, and competition, it’s built to drive your shop forward!

REPAIR SHOP PRODUCTS/SERVICES DISCOUNTS

CARS COOPERATIVE

Contact: Stephenie Sheppard 405-547-4077 / membersupport@cars.coop Members receive discounts on a variety of products and services they use every day! From discounts on paint and rental cars to office supplies and phone services. Over 50 programs available!

INFORMATION PROVIDERS

Mitchell 1

Contact: Mitchell 1 Representative 888-724-6742 ext. 6986 Mitchell 1 offers AASP members a $10 per month discount on any eligible Mitchell 1 subscription.

Mitchell International

Contact: Mitchell International Representative 800-238-9111 AASP members receive $350 off Mitchell's MD-500 allin-one solution for scanning, calibration, estimating, and blueprinting.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION HOTLINE

IDENTIFIX

800-745-9649

Members enjoy a 20% annual savings on Direct-Hit and Direct-Help subscriptions, the industry's most reliable source for experience-based repair information.

CHECK GUARANTEE SERVICES

Certegy Check Services

877-520-2987

Discount rate of .75% to AASP-MN members. Use existing credit card terminal. Fast claim payments.

AUTO EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Associates International

Contact: Nate Page 952-854-6551 / nate@aai-assessment.com

Designed to help facilitate and enhance hiring decisions. AASP-MN members receive 50% off retail price, starting as low as $15 per assessment.

Discounted rates on printed business forms and calendars.

PAYROLL PROCESSING

CBIZ Payroll

Contact: Carrie Hobrough 612-436-4620 / chobrough@cbiz.com

Members receive 20% discount off standard payroll products and services (excluding 401k).

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

Complete, Health, Environmental & Safety Services

Contact: Carol Keyes 651-481-9787 / carkey@chess-safety.com

AASP-MN members receive a 20% discount on Safety Data Sheet Management (SDSLinks), Right to Know(RTK)/ Hazard Communication program customized for your facility and monthly safety reminders, and other safety, OSHA or environmental assistance.

LIVE-ONLINE & ON-DEMAND TECHNICAL TRAINING

AUTOMOTIVE SEMINARS

Contact: Tim Houghtaling 920-866-9813 / tim@automotiveseminars.com

Discounted pricing to AASP-MN members on all liveonline events, as well as on-demand training videos.

Automotive Seminars specializes in diagnostic training that provides automotive technicians with knowledge, testing techniques and data interpretation skills needed to diagnose today’s vehicles. The live-online events and ondemand training videos focus on automotive electronics and engine management systems and are written and created by some of the industry’s leading diagnostic technicians.

BUSINESS COACHING

180BIZ

540-833-2014 / info@180biz.com

Members receive a 25% discount on Rick White's Pocket Business Genius subscription, offering independent auto shop owners fast access to actionable business advice from a leading industry expert.

SHOP SOFTWARE

Condition Now

888-868-5440 / conditionnow.com/body-shop

A platform that allows shops to supplement the accident or damage information reported on Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports. Every AASP member receives a discounted inspection rate, allowing them to generate additional revenue from their retail and dealer customers.