MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL: OSHA’s 2014 Top 5 Most Cited Dealer Violations

Presented by:Rob Stansbury, KPA Sr. Account Executive

Moderator

Rebecca Ward

Sr. Marketing Content Specialist

(303) 219-7802

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Presenter

Rob Stansbury

KPA Sr. Account Executive

(484) 326-9765

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KPA – Company Information

• -Nationwide compliance auto industry expert on Safety, Environmental, HR& F&I

• -Colorado Headquarters

• -29 Years Experience

• -5200 + Clients– Dealerships, Service,

Repair, Collision Centers

• -20 Offices Serving all 50 States

• Compliance products and services– OSHA

– DOT

– EPA

– Workers’ Comp

– Background checking

– Onboarding

– Harassment

– Red Flags/CIS/8300

– Onsite inspections

– Online and onsite training and tracking

– And many more…

In the press: “Red Tape Rising”

• Jan 22nd 2011 Article from The Economist –“Red Tape Rising”

• *167% Increase in Workplace Safety Violations

• Millions dumped into OSHA/EPA – “Foot Soldiers”

*now 450-500% increase

In the press: “OSHA is on the Prowl”

• Auditors “out and about” looking for violators

• Fines can range from 20K-90K

• This is a cost “NOTcovered by insurance”

• Is safety the real goal???

ADJUSTED BUDGET - $668 MILLION

Recent Changes

• Proactive vs. Reactive

• Repeat Offender (Sears/53K NCD)

• Emphasis on Lifts

• OSHA 300 logs /GHS compliance

1. HAZARD COMMUNICATION

2. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

• Written Program

• Medical Evaluations

• Training

• Fit Testing

3. GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE

4. EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• Fire and Explosion

• Facility Evacuation

• Spill Response

• Chemical Overexposure

• Natural Disasters

EMERGENCY RESPONSE (Cont’)

5. MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST AID

• Stocked

• Inspected

• ANSI Items

• Eye Wash Stations

• Employee Training

EXEMPTION REMOVED - OSHA 300

Record any significant work related injury or illness especially those that result in:

– Death– Loss of Consciousness– Days away from work– Restricted work activity or job transfer– Medical treatment beyond First Aid– Medically removing the employee under an OSHA

standard– Needle stick or “sharps” injury contaminated with

potentially infectious material (another person’s blood).– Hearing Loss

Lift Inspections

• Annual Inspection by “qualified” 3rd party

• Local Emphasis program for MA and CT

• Employees must have documented training on usage

• Monthly self inspections recommended

Other Common MA Citations

• Used Oil Tanks (HazWaste in MA)

• Tank Labeling / Accumulation Start dates

• Air Compressor Permits

• Monthly Inspections (Ext, EYS, Lifts)

Questions?

Rob Stansbury

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