Why Compliance Matters for Dry Cleaner Owners

1. Safety Compliance (OSHA)

Every dry cleaner handles chemical solvents, equipment, and processes that can pose serious risks if not managed correctly.

• OSHA training teaches employees how to handle chemicals, operate machinery safely, and respond to emergencies.

• Proper training prevents accidents, protects workers, and reduces costly fines from federal or state inspections.

In New York, operators using perchloroethylene (PERC) or other solvents must also meet state-specific certification and record-keeping requirements. In New Jersey, businesses must follow federal OSHA standards and NJDEP solvent-handling rules.

2. Sexual Harassment Prevention

Compliance isn’t just about safety — it’s also about creating a respectful workplace.

• In New York, all employers are required to provide annual, interactive sexual harassment prevention training for every employee.

• In New Jersey, training is not yet mandatory for all private employers, but it’s considered best practice under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Offering training demonstrates leadership, protects your employees, and helps safeguard your business from liability.

3. Reputation & Risk Management

A compliant business earns trust. Customers, insurers, and regulators are far more likely to work with and recommend businesses that maintain high safety and ethical standards. Compliance is also an opportunity to strengthen your brand — showing your employees and community that you take their well-being seriously.

How NCA Helps You Stay Compliant

You don’t have to handle compliance alone. Through the NCA School Platform, members can:

• Access OSHA-related safety courses and solvent-handling resources.

• Take or assign New York’s required Sexual Harassment Prevention Training online.

• Download checklists and policy templates to simplify compliance management.

• Get guidance on New Jersey’s best practices for maintaining safe, respectful workplaces.

The Bottom Line

Compliance isn’t just a regulation — it’s a reflection of how you lead your business. The right training keeps your employees safe, your customers confident, and your shop thriving.

At NCA, we make compliance simple, accessible, and affordable so you can spend less time worrying about paperwork and more time serving your community.

➡ Enroll today at nca-school.thinkific.com
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Visit www.nca-i.com to review state-specific OSHA and Sexual Harassment Training requirements.

Stay compliant — and stay confident with NCA.