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by David Sawyer
Help with OSHA is the podcast for safety managers, EHS professionals, supervisors, HR managers, and manufacturing leaders who want to build safer workplaces without feeling overwhelmed.Every episode covers practical workplace safety topics including OSHA compliance, safety leadership, safety training, OSHA inspections, accident investigations, safety culture, hazard identification, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, PPE, industrial safety, manufacturing safety, and proven systems that help you become OSHA-ready.Whether you're a brand-new safety manager or an experienced EHS professional, you'll learn simple, practical strategies to prevent injuries, avoid OSHA citations, and build a safety program that actually works.Hosted by David Sawyer, OSHA Authorized Trainer and founder of Port City Training, each episode gives you actionable advice you can use immediately to improve workplace safety and confidently lead your organization's safety efforts.
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- 3 days ago39 min
E97 What is OSHA? (Everything New Safety Managers Need to Know)
New to workplace safety and overwhelmed by OSHA compliance? Not sure what OSHA actually requires or where to start as a safety manager? In this video, I'll explain what OSHA is, what it does, and what every new safety manager needs to know to protect employees and get their company OSHA-ready. Whether you're responsible for safety in manufacturing, food processing, or an industrial facility, understanding OSHA requirements doesn't have to be complicated. We'll break down OSHA regulations, workplace safety responsibilities, safety training, and how to build a practical safety program without getting buried in paperwork. Here's what you'll learn: ✅ What OSHA stands for, why it exists, and what it actually requires from employers. ✅ The difference between OSHA compliance and genuinely keeping employees safe. ✅ How OSHA's General Duty Clause applies to workplace hazards. ✅ My PTI 360 Safety Framework: Programs → Training → Inspections, a simple system for setting expectations and continuously improving safety. ✅ Three practical steps you can take TODAY to identify serious hazards, align with leadership, and create a clear safety action plan. Remember: OSHA compliance matters, but the real goal is making sure everyone goes home safely. You don't have to know everything about OSHA to start making a difference. ***MORE FREE SAFETY RESOURCES*** 🎯 Overwhelmed With Safety? Start Here: Take the FREE Next Step Safety Assessment and discover your next step: https://www.helpwithosha.com/assessment 📋 Access the OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in 🎟️ Get Your Ticket to the Next OSHA Audit Ready Challenge: https://www.helpwithosha.com/challenge ✅ Connect with David on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidsawyerosha 💬 LET'S TALK SAFETY What's your biggest frustration with OSHA compliance right now? Is it understanding the regulations, keeping up with safety training, or knowing what to prioritize? Let me know in the comments. I'd love to hear from you! 🔔 Subscribe to Help With OSHA for practical workplace safety tips, OSHA compliance guidance, and simple strategies to help you become a more confident safety manager #OSHA #SafetyManager #OSHACompliance #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #SafetyManagement #OSHARequirements
- 1 weeks ago30 min
E96 A Day in the Life of a Safety Manager (What Do You Actually Do?)
Ever wonder what a safety manager actually does all day? If you're overwhelmed by OSHA compliance, endless emails, safety training, and inspections, you're probably spending too much time on the wrong things. In this video, I'm walking you through a typical day in the life of a safety manager and sharing the daily routine that helped me go from overwhelmed to confident and in control. After nearly 20 years working in workplace safety, including six years as a full-time safety manager in food processing, I've learned that managing a successful safety program isn't about doing everything. It's about knowing what matters most. I'll show you how I organized my day, prioritized OSHA requirements, handled incident investigations, scheduled safety training, and worked with supervisors to prevent accidents without spending my entire day behind a desk. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ Why your first stop every morning should be the production floor, not your email inbox. ✅ How to organize your daily responsibilities so you're focused on preventing accidents instead of just pushing paperwork. ✅ How to manage safety inspections, incident investigations, employee training, and production meetings without getting overwhelmed. ✅ Why checking email twice a day can help you reclaim hours of productive time. ✅ How to set priorities, communicate with leadership, and finish your workday knowing you've made a difference. READY TO GO FROM OVERWHELMED TO OSHA-READY? You don't need another certification or hundreds of hours studying OSHA regulations. You need a simple system that helps you focus on the right things. 🎯 FREE STRESS-FREE SAFETY WORKSHOP Learn how to take control of your safety responsibilities, identify your biggest priorities, and build a safety program without adding more work to your already busy schedule. 👉 https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 📋 FREE OSHA AUDIT CHECKLIST Not sure if your facility is meeting OSHA requirements? Get my free OSHA Audit Checklist and accompanying walkthrough video to help you identify gaps in your safety program and know where to start. 👉 https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in LET'S TALK SAFETY! What's the biggest challenge you face during your workday as a safety manager? Is it endless emails, keeping up with OSHA requirements, getting management support, or simply finding enough time to get everything done? Drop a comment below. I'd love to hear from you! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE PRACTICAL SAFETY ADVICE If you're a new safety manager, a one-person safety department, or an overwhelmed EHS professional, subscribe for weekly videos to help you prevent accidents, simplify OSHA compliance, and become a more confident safety leader. MORE FREE SAFETY RESOURCES 🎯 Overwhelmed With Safety? Start Here: Take the FREE Next Step Safety Assessment and discover your next step: https://www.helpwithosha.com/assessment 🎟️ Get Your Ticket to the Next OSHA Audit Ready Challenge: https://www.helpwithosha.com/challenge ✅ Connect with David on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidsawyerosha #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyLeadership #SafetyProgram #FoodProcessingSafety
- 2 weeks ago34 min
E95 I Can Tell Within 10 Minutes if Your Company Has a Safety Problem
Think your workplace safety program is working? I can usually spot serious safety problems within 10 minutes of walking through a facility—and most safety managers overlook these warning signs. In this video, I'm sharing 10 workplace safety red flags that reveal whether your safety program is actually preventing accidents or just looking good on paper. If you're a new or overwhelmed safety manager responsible for OSHA compliance, this video will help you identify hidden hazards, recognize weaknesses in your safety culture, and understand what needs your attention first. Whether you work in manufacturing, food processing, or an industrial facility, having written safety programs, completing safety training, and meeting OSHA requirements doesn't automatically mean your employees are safe. I'll show you what to look for during a workplace safety inspection, why leadership and employee involvement matter, and how to build a proactive safety program that prevents injuries instead of just reacting to accidents. In this video, you'll learn: 🚩 10 safety red flags you can spot during a simple facility walkthrough. 🚩 Why supervisors ignoring unsafe behavior can reveal bigger leadership problems. 🚩 How forklift operations, temporary repairs, and unclear safety rules expose serious workplace hazards. 🚩 Why completing OSHA safety training doesn't always mean employees understand how to work safely. 🚩 Why zero workplace accidents doesn't necessarily mean you have an effective safety program. Ready to go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready? You don't need to memorize every OSHA regulation or fix every safety problem overnight. You need a clear starting point and a practical plan. 👉 FREE Stress-Free Safety Workshop Learn how to simplify OSHA compliance, focus on your biggest risks, and build a safety program that actually works. https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass MORE FREE SAFETY RESOURCES 🎯 Overwhelmed With Safety? Start Here: Take the FREE Next Step Safety Assessment and discover your next step: https://www.helpwithosha.com/assessment 📋 Access the OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in 🎟️ Get Your Ticket to the Next OSHA Audit Ready Challenge: https://www.helpwithosha.com/challenge ✅ Connect with David on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidsawyerosha LET'S TALK SAFETY Which of these 10 safety red flags have you noticed at your facility? Drop a comment below. I'd love to hear what you're dealing with. 👍 If this video helped you, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Help With OSHA for practical workplace safety tips, OSHA compliance guidance, and simple strategies to become a more confident safety manager. ABOUT HELP WITH OSHA I'm David Sawyer, a safety coach helping busy, overwhelmed safety managers go from frustrated and confused to confident and OSHA-ready. My goal is simple: Help you prevent workplace accidents, simplify safety management, and know exactly what to work on next—without becoming an OSHA expert. #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyTraining #EHS #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyCulture #WorkplaceSafetyTips #SafetyInspection
- 3 weeks ago27 min
E94 6 Things Great Safety Managers NEVER Do
If you’re a safety manager who feels stressed, overwhelmed, or constantly behind, you may be making your job harder than it needs to be. In this video, I break down 6 things great safety managers NEVER do—and what to do instead. Being responsible for workplace safety doesn’t mean you need to become an OSHA expert or memorize every regulation. A strong safety program starts with knowing your biggest risks, prioritizing what matters, building relationships, and creating a system that actually prevents accidents. We’ll talk about OSHA compliance, safety training, workplace safety, OSHA requirements, and why leadership matters just as much as knowing the rules. In this video, you’ll learn: Why great safety managers don’t try to fix everything at once Why becoming the “safety cop” can actually hurt your safety culture Why “common sense” is not an effective safety program Why zero injuries does NOT necessarily mean zero risk Why you don’t need to become an OSHA expert to be a great safety manager How to focus on the hazards and priorities that actually keep people safe Want to go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready? 👉 FREE Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 👉 FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in These resources are designed to help busy and new safety managers get clarity on what to do next, build confidence in their safety system, and prepare their company before OSHA shows up. What’s making YOUR safety job harder right now? Leave a comment below—I’d love to hear what you're dealing with. And subscribe to Help with OSHA for practical safety management strategies designed for busy managers who want to prevent accidents, improve their safety program, and become OSHA-ready. Resources OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass Website: https://www.helpwithosha.com #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyLeadership #SafetyCulture
- Oct 6, 202629 min
E93 I Was Wrong About AI...Every Safety Manager Needs to Hear This
Are you a safety manager wondering if AI can actually make your job easier—or eventually replace you? AI is changing workplace safety fast, but there are some things it will NEVER do for you. In this video, I break down how safety managers can use AI to save time, organize information, improve safety training, and strengthen their safety program—without blindly trusting technology. Whether you're dealing with OSHA compliance, OSHA requirements, workplace safety, accident prevention, or employee training, AI can be an incredible tool when you know where it fits—and where it doesn't. In this video, you’ll learn: 🔎 How to use AI to quickly research OSHA and workplace safety information 📊 How AI can organize and summarize safety surveys, inspections, and employee feedback 💡 How to use AI to brainstorm better toolbox talks, training ideas, and safety improvements ⚠️ Why you still need to verify AI-generated OSHA information and watch for inaccurate answers 👷 The 3 things AI cannot replace: walking the floor, building relationships, and leading your people 👉 Want to go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready? 🎓 FREE Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass ✅ FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in Both are designed to help busy safety managers gain more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind without trying to become an OSHA expert. 💬 What are you currently using AI for in your safety program? Drop your best use in the comments—I’d love to hear it. And if you're a busy or new safety manager trying to figure all this out, subscribe to Help with OSHA for practical OSHA compliance and workplace safety advice you can actually use. RESOURCES: 🔹 Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 🔹 OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in 🔹 Help with OSHA: https://www.helpwithosha.com 🔹 Related Video: [ADD LINK] #OSHA #SafetyManager #ArtificialIntelligence #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyLeadership #AI
- Sep 29, 202627 min
E92 Why Good Employees Make Terrible Safety Decisions
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 how these behaviors affect OSHA compliance, workplace safety, safety training, and your overall safety program. More importantly, I’ll give you a simple 3-part framework—Clear. Easy. Consistent.—to help employees make safer decisions without expecting you to police every move. In this video, you’ll learn: Why rushing causes employees to skip critical safety steps How unsafe habits develop when people repeatedly “get away with it” Why distractions and fatigue can lead to serious workplace accidents How to make the safe way the easy way A simple 3-part framework to improve your safety program and prevent repeat problems 👉 Want to go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready? 🎓 FREE Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass ✅ FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in These resources are designed for busy safety managers who want more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind without spending their entire day trying to memorize OSHA requirements. 💬 QUESTION: What causes the most unsafe decisions at your facility—rushing, bad habits, distractions, shortcuts, or lack of training? Let me know in the comments. And if you’re responsible for safety and sometimes feel like you’re figuring it out as you go, subscribe to Help with OSHA for practical safety training and OSHA compliance guidance. RESOURCES: 🔹 Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 🔹 OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in 🔹 Website: https://www.helpwithosha.com #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyLeadership #IndustrialSafety #SafetyProgram
- Sep 22, 202626 min
E91 Safety Manager: Stop Trying to Figure Everything Out Yourself
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 safety program—and why direction and accountability are what turn information into results. You’ll learn a practical approach to OSHA compliance and workplace safety that helps you prioritize OSHA requirements, focus on serious hazards, and move from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready. In this video, you’ll learn: Why more OSHA information may actually leave you feeling more overwhelmed How to identify the safety priorities that matter most Why safety managers need to focus on the process—not just injury numbers How accountability helps turn safety plans into actual improvements Why a coach or mentor can help you avoid mistakes and make progress faster Ready to stop guessing and start building a clear safety plan? 👉 Free Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 👉 Free OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in Both resources are designed to help busy safety managers gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind while preparing their facilities for an unexpected OSHA inspection. Question for you: What’s your biggest challenge right now—knowing what needs to be done or knowing what to do first? Leave a comment below. And if you’re responsible for safety and want practical help without becoming an OSHA expert, subscribe to the channel. RESOURCES 🔗 Free OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in 🔗 Free Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 🔗 Help With OSHA: https://www.helpwithosha.com #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHATraining #SafetyLeadership #SafetyProgram
- Sep 15, 202624 min
E90 Workers' Comp vs. OSHA Safety Inspections -- How Are They Different?
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 differences so you can better understand your OSHA compliance, strengthen your safety program, improve workplace safety, and identify problems before they become injuries or OSHA citations. We’ll also look at why simply meeting OSHA requirements isn’t always enough to build an effective safety program. In this video, you’ll learn: Why a workers’ comp walkthrough is not the same as a mock OSHA audit What a mock OSHA audit actually looks for—and how it prepares you for the real thing Why OSHA compliance should be the minimum, not the finish line How a safety gap analysis can uncover weaknesses before someone gets hurt Why assigning ownership is critical to keeping safety problems from coming back 🎯 Ready to Go From Overwhelmed to OSHA-Ready? 👉 FREE Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 👉 FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in Use these resources to figure out where your safety program stands, what OSHA may look for, and what you should work on next. 💬 Question for You When was the last time your facility had a mock OSHA audit or safety gap analysis? Drop your answer in the comments. And if you’re a busy or newly promoted safety manager trying to figure all this out, subscribe for practical OSHA and workplace safety guidance that makes your job simpler. 🔗 Additional Resources OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass Website: https://www.helpwithosha.com #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyProgram #OccupationalSafety
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Help with OSHA is the podcast for safety managers, EHS professionals, supervisors, HR managers, and manufacturing leaders who want to build safer workplaces without feeling overwhelmed.Every episode covers practical workplace safety topics including OSHA compliance, safety leadership, safety training, OSHA inspections, accident investigations, safety culture, hazard identification, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, forklift safety, PPE, industrial safety, manufacturing safety, and proven systems that help you become OSHA-ready.Whether you're a brand-new safety manager or an experienced EHS professional, you'll learn simple, practical strategies to prevent injuries, avoid OSHA citations, and build a safety program that actually works.Hosted by David Sawyer, OSHA Authorized Trainer and founder of Port City Training, each episode gives you actionable advice you can use immediately to improve workplace safety and confidently lead your organization's safety efforts.
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