safe work practices, at home?

Unfortunately small business owners and do-it-yourself home owners don't do it safe!  For the most part it is not that these people don't know what the standards for safety are (even common sense safety) rather it is they feel exempt.  "I have less than 10 employees" or "I'm just working at my house, OSHA has nothing to do with it"; what we always tell these individuals is you are correct OSHA will not come to your house or small business, however have you ever heard of civil lawsuits when someone gets hurt? how about NYS Code Rules? ah you should probably do some light reading this weekend!