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OSHA Requirements: Preparing Your
Facility.
Robert Smith, ASHM
MYMIC Training Technologies
Mercury and Volvo discuss the future of stern drive propulsion The future of stern drive propulsion emerged as a key issue during an industry leader panel discussion at the
Marine Dealer Conference & Expo earlier this week.
Leading Indicator Headlines
John Deere unveils new line of marine engines
John Deere Power Systems is introducing a marine engine lineup from 74 to 559 kW — or 99 to 750 hp —
that it says will meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Marine Tier 3 emissions regulations.
Leading Indicator Headlines
Yamaha rolls out fall outboard promotion
The “Why Wait for Spring?” promotion gives consumers an opportunity to receive three years of Yamaha limited-
warranty coverage, along with the additional protection of a three-year Yamaha Extended Service contract on eligible 2.5-
through 350-hp four-stroke outboard models at no extra cost.
Leading Indicator Headlines
Eric Conn, renowned OSHA attorney,
“OSHA enforcement is up in every measurable metric, from number of inspections, to inspections resulting in citations, citations per inspection, average penalty per violation, average penalty per inspection, number of significant cases, and million dollar cases.
What the experts say:
1. Fall Protection
2. Hazardous Communication
3. Scaffolding
4. Respiratory Protection
5. Electrical Wiring methods
2014 OSHA Top 10 Violations
6. Powered Industrial Trucks
7. Ladders
8. Lockout/Tagout
9. General Electrical
10. Machine Guarding
2014 OSHA Top 10 Violations
What on your website?
Workplace Fatality
Workplace Injury
Employee Complaint
Scheduled Inspection
4 Ways OSHA can arrive at your marina
Be Prepared. Have a plan.
Identify a management contact that will work with OSHA inspector.
Have MSDS sheets and OSHA 300 log ready for immediate inspection.
OSHA’s here, now what?
Not advised to deny access.
Always ask: “What is the scope of the inspection?”
Only one chance to make a first impression.
4th Amendment Search and Seizure
Serious Violations- up to $7,000 per occurrence
Willful violations- fines begin at $70,000 per occurrence.
OSHA Fines
Abatement cost- cost of changes/ repairs.
Repeat/ willfull cost (increased fines).
Opportunity Cost
Public Perception
Use of OSHA citation as evidence in liability case
Referral to other agencies and penalties (e.g., EPA)
Loss of Productivity (could be doing something else).
OSHA Cost
Robert Smith, ASHM
Marina Safety Specialist
MYMIC Training Technologies
757-392-2644 (office)
757-589-5391 (cell)
www.marinasafetytraining.com
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