CAR WASH
RESOURCES
Industry Research
- International Carwash Association Consumer Study (available for purchase)
- Industry sizing and profile
- Residential Car Washwater Monitoring Study
- Practical Fish Toxicity Test Report
Environmental Resources
- International Carwash Association recommended (model) drought response plan for municipalities
- WashWithWaterSavers.com consumer education website
Operating Resources
- E-Verify employee eligibility system (USA)
- I-9 employment verification form (USA)
- Social Security number verification system (USA)
- Car washes and the Fair Labor Standards Act (USA)
- VDA-konforme Waschanlagen (DE)
Safety Resources
- Top Ten most frequently cited standards (OSHA, USA)
- Occupational Hydrofluoric Acid Injury from Car and Truck Washing (CDC, USA)
- A review of hydrofluoric acid and its use in the car wash industry (Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, USA)
- Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (OSHA, USA)
- Sudden Unintended Acceleration vehicle handling practices
- Occupational noise exposure (OSHA, USA)
- A guide to car wash safety (State Compensation Insurance Fund, USA)
- Hazard Communication Standard for Chemical Safety (HCS and GHS) (OSHA, USA)
Water Use in the Professional Car Wash Industry
International Carwash Association's latest research on car wash water use is now available, documenting the impacts of (a) evaporation and carryout on water discharge and (b) water reclamation and recycling. ICA makes this information available to the industry free-of-charge.
