Last week, for the fourth time this year, OADA submitted written comments opposing a proposed rule by a federal regulatory agency. In this proposed rule, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing the elimination of the automobile dealer exemption which require all automobile dealers to maintain the OSHA 300 logs, the 300A summaries and supporting documentation.
In our comments, OADA expressed our belief that automobile dealers should continue to be exempt in any revision of OSHA’s rulemaking standard. The Association believes that automobile dealers around the country have demonstrated a strong commitment to safety and health of their employees. Also, the fact that OSHA has exempted the automobile dealers from recordkeeping documentation requirements over the past 20+ years demonstrates that OSHA recognizes that automobile dealers have a good safety record and that the work performed by automobile dealers is of low-hazard status.
In addition, OADA stated that in our view, OSHA in its economic feasibility analysis has significantly underestimated the cost to employers on these proposals, particularly the cost associated with the new industries being brought into the non-exempt classification.
At the close of the comment period the OSHA will either adopt, amend or withdraw the proposed rule. We will continue to follow the developments of this proposed rule and keep you informed as the process continues to unfold.
For a copy of the comments submitted, please click here.