OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Fines
August 30, 2010
OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Fines
DEALER ALERT
OSHA Increases Civil Penalty Fines
OSHA has severely increased civil penalty amounts for employers who are repetitively found in noncompliance by creating a new program called the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP).
The Severe Violator Enforcement Program is targeting those employers who have put their employees in danger by a constant and disregard of violations and lawful recommended solutions. OSHA will use the Severe Violator Enforcement Program to escalate follow-up inspections as well as expand inspections to Dealerships under the same name in order to observe if similar threats are posed to other employees.
Under the Severe Violator Enforcement Program a customary fine for a serious violation that is now $1000.00 will be raised to $4000.00. A violation in which death can occur or grave physical harm can happen is $7000.00. A persistent and repeat infraction will now cost $70,000.00 in fines to your Dealership.
Your Association is able to help you avoid employee injuries and related fines through the Safety Awareness For Employees (SAFE) Program. SAFE is a program designed by GCADA to help your Dealership create a safe and healthy work environment, comply with OSHA rules and regulations and aid you in following OSHA and HAZCOM standards. (click here for more information on SAFE)
Contact Aliesha Johnson or Karen Ford at 440-746-1500 or via email at ajohnson@gcada.org / kford@gcada.org with any questions or for more information about GCADA's SAFE Program.
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