On Thursday, October 5, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ), in conjunction with American Compliance (ACS), provided members with a free, one-hour webinar, detailing what OSHA has been looking for, and ways to prevent thousands of dollars in fines.
According to AASP/NJ, recently, local body shops have seen a dramatic increase in OSHA inspections due to a National Emphasis Program (NEP) that has been targeting auto body shops. Under the NEP, OSHA area offices are mandated to conduct inspections, often fining shops anywhere from $10,000-$40,000.
“We’ve noticed many of our members being hit with pretty large