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“YOUR STRENGTH IS IN OUR NUMBERS”

The OTDA is recognized by industry and government as the representative body of the Independent Tire Dealers of Ontario.

New Member City

Automotive Maintenance.........................................................................................Caledon East

Batten's Truck Centre Ltd..............................................................................................Kitchener

Rectangle Auto Supply...........................................................................................St. Catharines

Swaptires.ca....................................................................................................................Concord

The Garage Performance Parts and Accessories.........................................................Huntsville

Thunder Bay Auto Parts...........................................................................................Thunder Bay

Tire Guys of Midland........................................................................................................Midland

President .........................................Charley Kriksic .....................Consumers Tire

Vice President .................................Charmaine Carvalho.............Chloride Canada

Treasurer ..........................................Glenn Warnica......................OTDA

Secretary ..........................................Rejean Murray......................O.K. Tire Service (Val-Rita)

Member Benefits .............................Alexa Labrecque...................Provincial Tire Distributors

Health & Safety ................................Bruce Barnim........................Tirecraft Ontario

Welcome ...........................................Dan Bender...........................Tire Discounter Group

Environment ....................................Eric Gilbert ...........................Ericway Tire

Welcome ...........................................Erik Fielding..........................Fielding's Tire & Auto

Member Relations ...........................Harold Boake........................Steelcase Tire

Welcome ...........................................Jeremy Hanford....................Hanford's Tire & Service

Executive Director ..........................Adam Moffatt ........................OTDA

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TirePressureMonitoringSystems(TPMS)

Although not mandatory in Canada, tire dealers should still feel an obligation to their customers to ensure TPMS systems are in working order before they leave the shop.

Sometimes, this is easier said than done, especially if the customer refuses to have the work completed or if you don’t have a properly trained tire technician who understands TPMS.

For shops not currently offering TPMS service work, this is an untapped revenue stream that should be considered. It still boggles my mind that a tire shop would send a customer to a competitor's location to perform TPMS service! In any event, a tire shop and technicians need to have access to current and up-to-date equipment, understand TPMS installation, and be trained on how to properly program sensors, systems and run diagnostics.

The OTDA lead Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Level 300 training course has 4 modules and hands-on training specifically covering TPMS.

Technicians can expect to learn basic TPMS knowledge, system identification, system and sensor programming, system re-learn techniques and TPMS troubleshooting.

Not sure if your techs need training, ask them one simple question. “How many functions does the TPMS dash light have, and what are they?” If they didn’t know there are 2 functions, the telltale and malfunction indicator lamp, it might be time for a TPMS re-fresher.

Since tire dealers are expected to have a higher level of tire expertise than the average consumer, it is important that we ensure our staff is not only trained, but fully understands the requirements of today's cars, trucks and equipment.

RESPONSIBLE. RELIABLE. FAIR.

Used tire collection sites operate throughout Ontario and are part of an important collection network within the recycling system. This includes tire shops, repair shops, tire and automobile dealers; any business, or organization that handles used tires.

We want to thank collection sites for ensuring that every used tire is collected for recycling, and for following Ontario’s tire recycling regulation requirements. This includes accepting used tire drop offs from the public, at no charge, including tires on rims.

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Our goal at eTracks is simple, to actually make the system better for everyone who uses it – from collection sites, to producers, to consumers.

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ELIGIBILITY

OTDA Academic Scholarship Program Eligibility

i. The applicant must be a full-time employee, or an immediate family member (natural/adopted/step, or spouse) or legal ward of a person who is a full-time, permanent employee, for at least one year by a company that is a member in good standing with the Ontario Tire Dealers Association, and;

ii. The applicant must have been accepted to attend an accredited post-secondary institution or vocational-technical school within Canada and have registered for classes for the upcoming semester ;

iii. The applicant must be registered as an Automotive Apprentice with the government of Canada and be actively working as an automotive apprentice within the automotive sector.

DETAILS

Application Details

All applications submitted must include the following:

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i. The applicant must submit a résumé, not to exceed three typewritten pages, outlining the following:

- their education and GPA to date

- any involvement in extracurricular activities

- any academic honours or any community or volunteer work

o The applicant must also submit reference letters that confirm their involvement or achievements

o Reference letters cannot be from family members and must speak to the achievements of the applicant

ii. The applicant must submit a letter from an OTDA member confirming the current employment of an immediate family member

iii. The applicant must submit a confirmation of registration along with a tentative course schedule from an accredited post-secondary institution

EVALUATIONS

Awarding of Scholarship

A successful scholarship award winner will demonstrate the following qualities:

i. They know their strengths and weaknesses

ii. They show leadership and communication skills

iii. They display passion and are driven to succeed

iv. They have a strong sense of community and assist others

v. They have long-term goals and a plan to achieve them

All applications will be reviewed and awarded by the OTDA Academic Scholarship Committee; scholarship recipients will be notified by August 15th of the scholarship year.

DEADLINE

Application Deadline

The application process will open on March 15th, and the application deadline is May 31st of the application year.

Applications be submitted to the Scholarship Committee via email and:

- applications will be accepted via any other means of submission

- applications will be accepted after the deadline date

- Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered

PRIVACY

Freedom of Information and Privacy

The information collected in this application will be used for the sole purpose of assessment, evaluation, and promotion of the OTDA Scholarship Program. It will not be used for any other purposes. ~ ~

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AN OVERVIEW OF SCAMS

WHAT ARE SCAMS?

Scams are everywhere as criminals try to cash in by stealing money or valuable personal information from victims. And given our modern reliance on technologies like smartphones and the internet, if you haven’t been a victim of a scam, you’ve likely been targeted by one.

Definitions of scam terms

There are four key terms that are important to understand when discussing scams:

• Scam: a fraudulent operation that has the intention of stealing money or valuable financial or personal information

• Social engineering: the techniques used to manipulate a victim into divulging information or taking a specific action

• Phishing: when a scammer poses as a legitimate person or company online with the intention of stealing money or personal information

• Vishing: when a scammer poses as a legitimate person or company over the phone with the intention of stealing money or personal information

Many modern scams try to push their victim into a corner, so they’re forced to make a decision on the spot — i.e. pay the money or provide personal information, or face the consequences. Scammers will use recent headlines to fuel their scams, they’ll pose as a local retailer that you frequent or even a family member in need in hopes that you’ll give up your money or your personally identifiable information (PII).

Analysis of scam terms

Social engineering

Scammers continue to fine-tune their social engineering skills, coming up with new ways to convince you to hand over your money and PII. A few techniques that scammers use include:

• Familiarity: If you’ve seen someone around or heard their name before, you’re more likely to trust that they are legitimate. (Ex: An email appearing to be from a big-name company or representative of your financial institution).

• Hostility: It’s human nature to avoid conflict by complying with aggressive people. If you consider somebody as a threat, you may be more likely to do what they tell you.

(Ex: A call from somebody posing as a police officer demanding a fine be paid in exchange for the expunging of an arrest warrant)

• Playing detective: It’s easier than ever for someone to gather information about you. By going onto your social media accounts, they can find your location and interests. They also can rummage through your trash for credit card forms and bank statements. There are many places that cybercriminals can obtain your personal information that can help in their scams.

SAFETY SAFETY CORNER

Hearing Loss and Damage in the Workplace

When hazardous noise cannot be reduced by other means, employers are responsible for providing appropriate hearing protection, such as earplugs or earmuffs.

Long-term hearing loss and damage can occur in as little as 5 seconds at an exposure level of 85 decibels.

To combat workplace hearing loss and damage employees should wear hearing protection if the noise or sound level they are exposed to is close to or greater than the occupational exposure limits (OEL) for noise.

For most Canadian jurisdictions, this occupational exposure limit is 85 decibels.

Common Shop Tools and their Decibel (dba) Levels:

• Impact gun: 95+ dba

• Air Compressors: 90+ dba

• Electric Drill: 80+ dba

• Grinding wheel: 85 – 110+ dba

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Emterra Tire Recycling is a division of Emterra Group, a family-owned Canadian company with expertise in creating and delivering products and services that enable people and businesses to become environmentally responsible.

By developing our own tracking software, Emterra electronically reports collections to conform to regulations in a timely manner and avoid RPRA audits.

8 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Noise in the Workplace

1. Determine if you have a noise problem. Some indicators include:

• finding it hard to communicate with others without raising your voice

• having equipment that produces sound levels above 80 dBA

• complaints about the noise, or the ineffectiveness of hearing protectors

2. Measure the noise levels in your workplace. Rent a calibrated sound level meter or hire an expert to assess your noise levels. While apps are available to measure sound, their accuracy can be off by 10 decibels. Use them only as a first step to alert you to a potential problem.

3. Measure worker’s exposure using personal dosimeters. If exposures exceed 80 dBA, it’s time to implement control measures.

4. Carry out audiometric testing on new employees. This lets you determine the baseline level of a worker’s hearing. Repeat the testing every one or two years to determine if hearing loss has occurred.

5. Implement control measures. Engineering controls are the most effective way to lower sound levels. Here are some examples:

• purchase equipment that is quieter when possible

• maintain equipment that may be the source of the noise

• enclose the noise source or the worker

• modify or retrofit noisy equipment – for example, install mufflers on air exhausts or noise

• dampeners on air guns

• use screens and shields to block noise.

6. Use hearing protectors (as a last resort). Compare the results of your noise assessment to the reduction rating of the various types of hearing protective equipment you are considering purchasing for workers to use

7. Provide training to everyone in the workplace. Explain the purpose and elements of your hearing loss prevention program, and how they work together to protect workers. If your workers wear hearing protectors, train them on the limitations of the device, how to ensure proper fit, and how to inspect, maintain, clean and disinfect them.

8. Ensure your controls are working. Conduct period noise assessments to ensure your engineering controls are working, especially if conditions change that affect the noise levels in your workplace.

Phishing, vishing, and smishing

• Scammers frequently apply their social engineering techniques in online, phone and text messaging scams — respectively known as phishing, vishing and smishing. According to Statistics Canada, about one-fifth of Canadian businesses were impacted by cyber security incidents in 2021.1

• Phishing, vishing and smishing scams are the most common types of cyber attacks worldwide. Phishing can be executed on several different platforms: emails, phone calls or text messages, and deceptive websites.

Phishing

• Phishers create emails that are seemingly legitimate and rely on you to click on the link provided. These emails are designed to look official and often create a sense of urgency, so victims act quickly, clicking an embedded link before thinking. Those links typically send you to another fraudulent page, usually bearing legitimate businesses’ logos or brand names to further convince you of its authenticity. Phishing emails can also launch damaging malware or spyware that is activated after clicking a link, sometimes without you even being aware.

• Phishing websites are designed to look like legitimate sites in order to fool visitors into inputting information such as a credit card number, email address, phone number, Social Insurance Number, etc. Anyone who is convinced that the site is legitimate is more likely to divulge personal information to scammers.

Vishing

• Vishing, or voice phishing, is a form of phishing by phone. Scammers will pose as a bank representative, a friend of a friend, a restaurant or another trusted person in an attempt to steal your money or PII. The difference between phishing and vishing is the platform that the scam is presented through. Rather than answering unexpected calls, today it is easy for everyone to hide behind a call screener, making vishing slightly less common than email or text scams.

Smishing

• Smishing is when a scammer sends links by SMS or text message to unsuspecting victims, similar to a phishing email. Given the shorter nature of a text message, smishing attacks try to get the victim to click on the link by offering more details to claim a prize, a refund or other messages to create urgency on behalf of the recipient.

Winter Conference 2024

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Jan 19th – 26th

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To apply, simply complete the attached application and return it to the program coordinator listed below. Please ensure the application(s) are completed in full to assist in the processing.

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AUTOMOTIVE TIRE SERVICE (ATS) TRAINING

Certified Automotive Tire Service (ATS) is a 300-level certification program that provides in-depth and comprehensive instruction on the recommended procedures for servicing modern automobile and light truck tires.

Certified ATS is designed for professional passenger and light truck tire technicians, so the subjects range from the relationship between torque and clamping force to the TPMS relearn procedures on domestic and import vehicles.

• TIA Automotive Tire Service (ATS) Manual

• TIA Certified ATS Technician Certificate

• 13 TIA Certified ATS Technician Uniform Patches

Certification is valid for two years, at which time you will receive notification from the OTDA and TIA that it is time to recertify. The Recertification Exam is available online, allowing for easy access anytime and anywhere within the window of availability.

LEVEL 300

Level 300 – Cer琀fied Automo琀ve Tire Service (ATS) Training Course

Automo琀ve Tire Service (ATS) is a 300-level cer琀fica琀on program that provides in-depth and comprehensive instruc琀on on the recommended procedures for servicing modern automobile and light truck 琀res.

Cer琀fied ATS is designed for the professional passenger and light truck 琀re technician, so the subjects range from the rela琀onship between torque and clamping force to the TPMS relearn procedures on domes琀c and import vehicles.

ATS 300-level includes hands-on demonstra琀on and training.

Those who successfully pass the three-day course will be cer琀fied as 300-level 琀re technicians and will receive a cer琀ficate of comple琀on.

*Students of the Level-300 course are required to have a minimum 3 months of hands-on experience*

Following is a list of the 18 modules that make up the Cer琀fied ATS Level-300 Program:

Module 1 – Introduc琀on

Covers personal protec琀ve equipment (PPE) and general shop safety prac琀ces.

Module 2 – Tires

Covers 琀re construc琀on, nomenclature, sizing, applica琀on, and replacement guidelines.

Module 3 – Wheel & Fasteners

Covers wheel and rim nomenclature as well as fastener and bolt hole iden琀fica琀on.

Module 4 – Raising the Vehicle

Addresses the step-by-step procedures and safety guidelines for li昀ing a vehicle with an above-ground li昀 or floor jack and jack stands.

Module 5 – Tire/Wheel Assembly

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Covers the procedures for removing the assembly from the vehicle including wheel locks and wheel covers.

Module 6 – RIST

Covers the step-by-step procedures for wheel installa琀on and explains the rela琀onship between torque and clamping

Module 7 – Demoun琀ng, Moun琀ng and Infla琀on

Covers the step-by-step procedures for demoun琀ng, moun琀ng and infla琀ng 琀res on rims.

Module 8 – Balance and Run-out

Address the basic principles of balance and run-out including the use of pin-plates to secure the assembly to the balancer.

Module 9 – Puncture Repair

Covers the general industry guidelines for puncture repairs in passenger and light truck 琀res.

Module 10 – Tire Condi琀ons Analysis

Uses images from the Passenger and Light Truck Tire Condi琀ons Manual to show technicians the signs of common problems that may require removal from service.

Module 11 – TPMS Educa琀on Explains the different types of TPMS currently in use and how they can be iden琀fied.

Module 12 – TPMS Service

Covers the step-by-step procedures for servicing valve stem and band-mounted sensors.

Module 13 – TPMS Relearn Procedures

Provides a brief overview of the relearn requirements using the TPMS Relearn Charts

Module 14 – TPMS Diagnos琀cs

Covers the necessary steps to correct a malfunc琀on with common electronic scan tools.

Module 15 – RMA Care and Service of Automobile and Light Truck Tires

Module 16 – ALI Li昀 Point Guide

Module 17 – Load & Infla琀on Tables

Module 18 – Tire Dimensions Tables

ATS Technician Cer琀fica琀on Includes:

TIA Automo琀ve Tire Service (ATS) Manual

TIA Cer琀fied ATS Technician

Cer琀ficate

13 TIA Cer琀fied ATS Technician Uniform Patches

Cer琀fica琀on is valid for two years, at which 琀me you will receive no琀fica琀on that it is 琀me to recer琀fy.

The Recer琀fica琀on Exam is available online allowing for easy access any琀me and anywhere within the window of availability.

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