Auto Dealers are being targeted by State and Federal Regulators

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AUTO DEALERS ARE BEING TARGETED BY STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORS

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Becky RossMarketing Manager

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Presented by

Robert StansburySenior Account Executive

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(484)326-9765

Questions

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• Questions will be answered at the end of the webinar

In the press: “Red Tape Rising”

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

• 167% Increase in Workplace Safety Violations

• 16% Increase in regulatory workforce

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

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 “NOT covered by insurance”

• Is safety the real goal???

“New Sheriff in Town”

- Quote from Labor Secretary, Hilda Solis:

“OSHA received over 100 inspectors in our 2010 budget, as well as an additional 25 requested in 2011. We are also moving 35 inspectors from compliance assistance activities to enforcement….There’s a new Sheriff in town.”

- President Obama’s 2010-2011 Budget:• $69 million increase for worker protection

programs• Hire 180 new inspectors and investigators

GENERAL DUTY CLAUSE

Federal OSHA 5(a)1

HAZARD COMMUNICATION

-Written Program

-Chemical Inventory

-Material Safety Data Sheets

-Container Labeling

-Employee Training

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

-Fire and Explosion

-Facility Evacuation

-Spill Response

-Chemical Overexposure

-Natural Disasters

EXAMPLE EMERGENCY EVACUATION MAP

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Hazard Assessment

• Employee Training

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

-Written Program

-Medical Evaluations

-Fit Testing

-Training

-High Liability

STORAGE TANK MANAGEMENT

Compliance Review• Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)• Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs)• SPCC Compliance

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Permitting / Registration• Tier II Reporting - State• City Reporting• County Reporting

NEW SPCC REGULATIONS

Allows self certification using a template-Less than 10,000 gallons storage

-No oil discharges over 1,000 gallons

-No containers greater than 5,000 gallon storage

DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE WAS:

Nov 10th, 2011

DOT, FAA, TSA oh my!

Regulatory Procedures

1. Go to Airports

2. Pull HazMat Shipping Papers

3. Visit facility and audit signer of air bill

4. Call 24 hour emergency # while on site

5. Audit facility programs and procedures

Inspectors have a weekly quota for audits

TRUE COST OF AN ACCIDENT

Hidden Costs

• Damaged to lot, autos or equipment

• Unhappy customers• Clean-up time• Schedule delays• Training new

employees• Overhead costs• Damage to

reputation in community

• Lost time by other employees

Direct Costs• Insurance

costs

• Claim costs

• Lost time

• Medical bills

• Legal fees

SAFETY PAYSSAFETY PAYS

Sales required to Pay for an Accident…

Accident Cost

Dealership Profit Margin

1% 2% 3% 4% 5%

$1,000 $100,000 $50,000 $33,333 $25,000 $20,000

$5,000 $500,000 $250,000 $166,667 $125,000 $100,000

$10,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $333,333 $250,000 $200,000

$25,000 $2,500,000 $1,250,000 $833,333 $625,000 $500,000

$100,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,333,333 $2,500,000 $2,000,000

HOW WILL YOU FARE?

Required Documentation:• Haz Comm (training)• Emergency Resp – (training)• PPE (training)• RPP (for paint work) / (training)

Physical Shop Compliance:• Stored Properly/Labeled Properly• Safety Hazards• Lifts Inspected• Monthly self inspections conducted?

QUESTIONS?

FREE CONSULTING TIME!!!

Contact Us

Rob Stansbury

rstansbury@kpaonline.com

484-326-9765 cell

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