Help with OSHA

Are you tired of employees making unsafe decisions—even when they know better? If you’re a safety manager trying to improve workplace safety, the problem may not be a lack of rules or common sense. In this video, I break down 5 reasons employees make bad safety decisions and what you can do about them. From rushing and bad habits to distractions, shortcuts, and unclear expectations, you’ll learn h...

Are you overwhelmed by OSHA compliance—even though safety information is everywhere? The problem isn’t finding more information. It’s knowing what to do next. If you’re a busy or new safety manager, it’s easy to get buried in OSHA regulations, safety training requirements, written programs, inspections, and endless advice. In this video, I explain why information alone won’t build an effective saf...

Are you relying on your workers’ comp insurance walkthrough to tell you whether you’re OSHA-ready? As a safety manager, that could leave major OSHA compliance gaps hiding in plain sight. There’s a big difference between an insurance safety walkthrough, a mock OSHA audit, a safety gap analysis, and an actual OSHA inspection—and each has a different purpose. In this video, I break down those differe...

Are you overwhelmed trying to keep up with OSHA compliance and wondering if you’re doing enough as a safety manager? Being OSHA compliant is important—but being OSHA-ready is something bigger. If you’re a busy or new safety manager in manufacturing, food processing, or an industrial environment, this video will show you how to move from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready. We’ll break down the difference be...

Are you a new safety manager who feels like OSHA compliance has become your entire job—and there’s still never enough time? You don’t need to do more. You need a better way to manage workplace safety without carrying everything yourself. In this episode, I sit down with Brye Sargent from The Safety Geek to talk about why so many safety managers become overwhelmed—and what you can do differently. W...

Are you a safety manager who feels overwhelmed, underpaid, or unsure how to move your career forward? You can make $100K+ in safety—but knowing OSHA compliance alone isn't what gets you there. In this video, I break down how much safety professionals can make, the different levels of a safety career, and what you can do to increase your value and earning potential. Whether you're a new safety mana...

7 Things Managers Do in the First 10 Minutes That Ruin an OSHA Inspection What happens in the first 10 minutes of an OSHA inspection can set the tone for everything that follows. When OSHA unexpectedly walks through the door, people get nervous. They start talking too much, rushing decisions, grabbing the wrong people, and sometimes making the inspection harder than it needs to be. In this episode...

How to Know What to Do Right Now When Everything Is Important If you’re a safety manager, there’s a good chance your to-do list feels like it never ends. Training. Inspections. Written programs. OSHA compliance. Accident investigations. Employee concerns. Management requests. Everything feels important. So how do you know what to work on first? In this episode of Help with OSHA, I share one of the...

HR Manager... Now You're Responsible for Safety? Here's Your 90-Day Plan Were you hired to manage Human Resources, only to find yourself suddenly responsible for workplace safety too? If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Help With OSHA Podcast , David Sawyer shares a practical 90-day roadmap designed specifically for HR managers who have been handed safety respo...

Why OSHA Really Shows Up (And How to Avoid an Unexpected Inspection) Have you ever heard that OSHA inspections are completely random? The truth is, they're not. In this episode of Help With OSHA, safety coach David Sawyer breaks down the seven real reasons OSHA shows up at a facility—and more importantly, what you can do to reduce your risk and be prepared if they do. You'll discover: The #1 reaso...

Is your team truly ready for an unexpected OSHA inspection? Most safety managers panic when OSHA arrives because they don't have a plan. In this video, I'll show you how to become OSHA-ready before OSHA ever knocks on your door. If you're a busy or newly promoted safety manager responsible for OSHA compliance, workplace safety, and keeping your team prepared, this video is for you. You'll learn wh...

Are you an overwhelmed safety manager wondering where to start with OSHA compliance? The best investment your company can make isn't more software or PPE—it's investing in the person leading workplace safety. If you're responsible for OSHA compliance , managing a safety program , or improving workplace safety , this video explains why developing great safety leaders creates better decisions, fewer...

Career Advice Every New Safety Manager Needs to Hear (An Interview with Damian Langley) Guest: Damian Langley, Wilmington Safety School Episode Summary Safety conferences are more than just training events—they're opportunities to gain practical knowledge, build relationships, and grow as a leader. In this episode, I sit down with Damian Langley to discuss why in-person safety conferences continue...

Feeling overwhelmed as a safety manager? You don't need more OSHA knowledge—you need a better system. If you're trying to improve workplace safety while wearing multiple hats, this conversation will help you stop chasing your tail and start focusing on what actually moves the needle. In this interview, I sit down with experienced safety manager Jared Tyndall to discuss the challenges of leading a...

Are you a safety manager worried about what would happen if OSHA showed up tomorrow? If OSHA compliance feels overwhelming, this video will show you exactly how to prepare for an OSHA inspection with confidence. If you're a new safety manager or you've never been through an OSHA audit before, this video breaks down the OSHA inspection process step-by-step. You'll learn what triggers an OSHA inspec...

Tired of feeling overwhelmed as a safety manager and wondering where to start with OSHA compliance? If safety was suddenly added to your job description, this video will show you the mistakes most new safety managers make—and the simple system that can help you become OSHA-ready with confidence. In this video, I explain why so many new safety managers struggle with OSHA compliance, workplace safet...

Is safety really just common sense? If that's true, then why do good employees still get hurt, violate OSHA requirements, and take dangerous shortcuts under pressure? In this video, you'll discover why the best safety managers don't rely on common sense—they rely on systems. As a safety manager, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by OSHA compliance, safety training, inspections, and daily workplace saf...

Feeling overwhelmed by OSHA compliance and wondering if you know enough to be a safety manager? The truth is, the best safety managers aren't OSHA experts—they're system builders. If you're a new safety manager or someone who inherited safety responsibilities without formal training, this video is for you. In this episode, I explain why OSHA compliance alone won't make you successful and what actu...

Feeling overwhelmed by OSHA compliance and not sure where to focus first as a safety manager? This video will show you why most workplace safety programs fail — and the simple safety assessment process that changes everything. In this episode, I break down how busy and new safety managers can stop trying to “do everything” and finally focus on what actually matters most. We cover how to conduct a...

If you feel overwhelmed as a safety manager, this OSHA video will feel painfully familiar. Learn the 10 warning signs that you’re drowning in workplace safety stress — and what to do before burnout, failed audits, or frustration take over. This video is for busy or new safety managers who feel buried in OSHA compliance, safety training, incomplete programs, and constant firefighting. If you work i...

Are you an overwhelmed safety manager trying to survive your next OSHA inspection? What if OSHA isn’t just the “bad guy” — and you’ve been missing half the picture? If you’re struggling with OSHA compliance, workplace safety, and building a safety program that actually works, this video will completely change how you see OSHA. Most safety managers only focus on inspections, fines, and stress—but t...

Think a serious OSHA violation only costs ~$16K? Think again. Here’s why OSHA fines can explode past $1 MILLION—even when no one gets hurt. If you're a safety manager trying to stay ahead of OSHA compliance, this video breaks down exactly why fines skyrocket and how small issues turn into massive penalties. You’ll learn how repeat violations and willful violations can destroy your safety program—a...

Feeling overwhelmed as a safety manager trying to keep up with OSHA compliance? Wondering why so many safety managers burn out or quit within the first year? If you're a new or busy safety manager in manufacturing, food processing, or industrial environments, this video breaks down the real reasons behind burnout—and how to fix it. We’re talking about the hidden challenges of OSHA compliance, buil...

Are you an overwhelmed safety manager trying to figure out what OSHA actually requires—and what’s just company policy? Most safety managers are following rules that AREN’T OSHA… and it’s costing them time, clarity, and confidence. In this video, we break down the biggest lies about OSHA that safety managers believe—and what OSHA actually requires. If you’re struggling with OSHA compliance, trying...

Are you asking the wrong OSHA question as a safety manager? If you’re just trying to “check the box” on OSHA compliance, you might be missing what actually keeps people safe. In this video, I break down the difference between compliance-driven safety programs and safety-driven cultures—and why focusing only on OSHA compliance can actually hurt your workplace safety results. If you’re a busy or new...