So before I started my business I worked for my old boss for 10 years. He would always talk about being careful about stuff “because OSHA could show up” like they were some type of boogeyman. In those 10 years I never once saw anyone from any type of regulatory body.
So was my boss just being paranoid? What are the odds someone from OSHA actually would be around? have you ever dealt with them?
Yes, osha and the fire department have shown up. And it is a big deal/pain in the ass.
If your guy is cool and reasonable it can work out fine. But if he is having a bad day, so will you.