Are OSHA violations hiding in plain sight at your facility? In this video, Safety Coach David Sawyer walks you through the 5 most common OSHA violations that lead to citations—and more importantly, he shows you exactly how to fix them before an inspector shows up at your door. Whether you're a seasoned safety manager or newly responsible for workplace safety, this episode gives you field-tested advice to build a proactive program that protects your people and keeps your company out of trouble. 🛠️ In this episode, you’ll learn: The real reason fall protection is OSHA’s most cited violation—and how to write a site-specific plan What’s missing from most HazCom programs (hint: labels & SDS) The #1 ladder storage mistake that could cost you Why scaffolding violations often stem from a missing “competent person” What your respiratory protection program must include to pass an audit This is more than a checklist—it’s a practical, no-fluff session to help you stay OSHA-compliant and build a safety culture that lasts. 🎁 Download your FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: https://helpwithosha.com 📩 Stay in the loop with tips and tools for busy safety pros. 🔔 Subscribe to get expert safety videos each week. 👍 Like this video if it helped 💬 Drop a comment: Which of these violations have you seen at your site? #OSHACompliance #OSHAAudit #OSHAInspection #SafetyManagement #WorkplaceSafety #OSHAInspection #HazCom #FallProtection #LadderSafety #ScaffoldingSafety #RespiratoryProtection #HelpWithOSHA

You don’t need OSHA—unless you do. Here’s why. In this episode, Safety Coach David Sawyer breaks down the real reason OSHA exists—and why great companies don’t need to fear it. If you’re a proactive safety manager who cares about your people, this conversation is for you. Learn the difference between OSHA compliance vs. excellence in workplace safety—and how to lead a culture where employees thrive without the threat of enforcement. ✅ What you’ll take away from this video: The 2 sides of OSHA: support vs. enforcement—and how to use both to your advantage Why OSHA is the minimum standard—and how top safety leaders go beyond it A powerful real-world story comparing two companies: one that took safety seriously, one that didn’t How to use a mock OSHA audit to transform your company’s safety program The simple mindset shift that separates strong safety cultures from dangerous ones If you’re tired of doing the bare minimum and ready to build a workplace where people feel valued and protected, this is your starting point. And if you're still wondering whether your safety program measures up—don't miss your free OSHA Audit Checklist below. 👇 📥 Download your free OSHA Audit Checklist: https://helpwithosha.com ⭐️ Subscribe for more field-tested safety advice and leadership coaching. 👍 Like this video if you got value from it 💬 Drop a comment below: What’s your #1 tip for getting buy-in from leadership? 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a new safety episode! #SafetyManagement #OSHAInspection #OSHACompliance #WorkplaceSafety #MockOSHAAudit #OSHAAudit #PreventWorkplaceAccidents #SafetyLeadership #EmployeeSafety #SafetyTraining #HelpWithOSHA

🚨 Top 10 Lockout/Tagout Mistakes Most Companies Still Make If you're a busy safety manager trying to reduce risk and stay OSHA compliant, this is the video you can't afford to skip. In this episode, David Sawyer—OSHA safety expert and coach—reveals the 10 most common Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) mistakes he sees during real-world audits and accident investigations. #OSHACompliance #LockoutTagout #LOTO #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyTraining #OSHA1910147 #SafetyMistakes #EHSManagement #SafetyAudit #MachineSafety #AuthorizedEmployee #AffectedEmployee #SafetyLeadership #SafetyCoach #IndustrialSafety #ManufacturingSafety #ZeroInjuries #LOTOChecklist #HelpWithOSHA #FreeSafetyChecklist 🔐 From missing machine-specific procedures to skipping the annual review, these LOTO errors put your team at serious risk—and leave your company wide open to costly OSHA violations. 📋 BONUS: Download Your Free OSHA Audit Checklist Stay prepared for any surprise inspection. ✅ Pre-audit prep ✅ Post-audit response plan ✅ Step-by-step guidance 👉 Grab your updated checklist here: https://www.helpwithosha.com ⛑️ What You'll Learn in This Video: Why machine-specific procedures are non-negotiable The #1 cause of LOTO injuries (hint: multiple energy sources) Why verifying isolation is more important than just placing a lock The dangers of relying on interlocks instead of lockout How to properly train affected vs. authorized employees What OSHA looks for in your annual procedure review Why skipping lockout to clear a jam is never worth the risk The importance of maintenance-production communication How incomplete LOTO tags get cited all the time The lock removal form: why it protects everyone involved 📢 This video is for: Safety Managers EHS Directors Maintenance Supervisors Facility Managers Anyone responsible for OSHA compliance and workplace safety ✅ Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for weekly safety coaching and real-world OSHA tips. 🧠 Remember: No one should get hurt at work. 🎯 Let’s make safety simple—one mistake at a time.

7 Signs Your Safety Program is Better Than You Think (For Busy Safety Managers) Feeling overwhelmed by your safety responsibilities? Don’t worry—your safety program might be in better shape than it feels! In this upbeat, practical video, Safety Coach David Sawyer walks you through 7 signs your workplace safety program is doing better than you realize. ✅ Whether you're feeling behind on compliance or just need a morale boost, this video will help you refocus on what is working—while still identifying areas to grow. 🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video: Why accident reporting is a good sign (yes, really!) How to tell if your forklift operators are truly OSHA certified The importance of having written safety programs—even if they’re outdated Why annual training records matter more than perfect documentation How a strong PPE culture reveals hidden safety wins What to check with your machine guarding Why simply watching this video proves you’re on the right track 📥 FREE OSHA AUDIT CHECKLIST Need help preparing for an OSHA inspection? 👉 Download your FREE OSHA Audit Checklist here This powerful tool covers: Why and how OSHA inspections happen How to prepare your team The #1 thing to prevent surprise inspections 👷‍♂️ About David Sawyer From aspiring boat builder to veteran safety coach, David has spent the last 15+ years helping companies just like yours prevent accidents, stay compliant, and build safety programs that actually work in the real world. 💡 Want More? If you missed 1–2 of these 7 signs, that’s your next step! Subscribe now to learn how to avoid OSHA penalties, prevent workplace injuries, and work on the right things, not just the most urgent ones. 👍 Like this video? Please give it a thumbs up and leave a comment with your #1 safety win this month. 🎧 Listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? A 5-star review helps other safety managers find this content! #SafetyManagement #OSHACompliance #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyTraining #OSHA2025 #ForkliftCertification #PPECompliance #SafetyCoach #SafetyCulture #HelpWithOSHA

Most Safety Manager Get This Wrong - How To Set Safety Inspections on Autopilot Are your checklists just more paperwork? If you're a busy safety manager juggling audits, inspections, and compliance deadlines, this video is for you. In this episode, David Sawyer shares how he used checklists the wrong way for years—and how a simple mindset shift helped him put his safety management system on autopilot. Learn how to build powerful, field-tested safety checklists that actually work—and save you time, reduce errors, and improve team accountability. Whether you're managing multiple departments or trying to prevent your next OSHA citation, David reveals the 4 must-have elements every safety checklist needs to be effective. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Why most safety checklists fail—and how to fix yours The 4 essential parts of an effective checklist How to tie checklists to habits for consistency A real-world maintenance shop example you can replicate How to turn a checklist into a wall sign that drives compliance Why "short and speedy" beats long and detailed How to stop pencil-whipping and make checklists matter 📘 Mentioned in this video: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande Atomic Habits by James Clear (habit stacking concept) 🚀 BONUS: Download your Free OSHA Audit Checklist 👉 www.helpwithosha.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly safety coaching and leadership tips to help you prevent workplace injuries, avoid surprise OSHA inspections, and build a proactive safety culture. 👍 Like this video if it helped you rethink your approach to checklists. 💬 Comment below: What's one thing you’ll change in your checklist process? #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyChecklist #OSHACompliance #SafetyCulture #ChecklistManifesto #SafetyInspections #EHS #OSHAAudit #DavidSawyer #SafetyCoach #HelpwithOSHA #SafetyHelp #OSHAHelp

Hate OSHA Paperwork? Here’s Exactly What Records You Need to Keep (and for How Long) 📂 OSHA Recordkeeping Made Simple for Busy Safety Managers Do you hate keeping up with safety paperwork but know it's critical for OSHA compliance? You’re not alone — and this video is exactly what you need. 👋 I’m David Sawyer, a safety coach with 15+ years of experience helping companies stay OSHA-compliant and accident-free. In this episode, I break down: ✅ Which OSHA records you absolutely must keep ✅ How long to keep each type of record (1, 3, 5, or 30+ years?) ✅ My simple, proven system for staying organized — without drowning in paperwork 🧠 Whether you're prepping for an OSHA inspection or just want peace of mind, this guide is packed with actionable tips you can use today. And yes — there’s a bonus organization tip at the end that could save you hours every month! 🔧 We cover: Injury Logs (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 forms) Employee Training Records Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Exposure & Medical Records Equipment Inspection Logs Tools: calendars, scanning systems, software tips & more 🎯 Busy safety managers — this video is your shortcut to compliance and stress-free recordkeeping. 🎁 FREE OSHA Audit Checklist Download your printable checklist to know exactly what to have on hand if OSHA shows up: 👉 https://www.helpwithosha.com 🚨 BONUS: Access my full OSHA audit response course and training system on the site! 👍 Like this video? 🔔 Subscribe for more safety training, compliance hacks, and real-world advice. 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #OSHATraining #Compliance #SafetyCulture #InjuryLogs #SDS #Recordkeeping #SafetyTraining #DavidSawyer #HelpWithOSHA

Are you juggling incident reports, employee training, and compliance tasks—while trying to build a safer workplace? You're not alone. In this video, Safety Coach David Sawyer breaks down 5 essential habits that every safety manager should practice daily to drive continuous improvement, prevent workplace accidents, and stay OSHA-ready—without the overwhelm. 👉 These aren’t just feel-good tips—they’re real-world habits that save time, reduce stress, and help you build a proactive safety culture. From the power of starting your day with intentional improvement, to planning ahead, staying laser-focused, and reflecting on issues the smart way—David gives you the practical tools you need to lead safety with clarity and confidence. 🚨 BONUS: David also shares a free OSHA audit prep checklist + a course to help you respond after an OSHA inspection. Access them at https://helpwithOSHA.com 📌 In This Video, You'll Learn: 00:00 – Why Safety is All About Continuous Improvement 01:45 – The #1 Habit to Start Your Day Right 05:20 – How Rewriting Safety Goals Keeps You Focused 09:10 – Planning Your Day & Week Like a Pro 13:30 – How to Prioritize What Really Matters 17:00 – Two Questions Every Safety Manager Should Ask After an Incident 21:30 – Quick Recap of All 5 Habits & Final Tips ✅ Whether you're dealing with an OSHA audit, building your safety management system, or trying to gain more control over your day—this video gives you actionable steps you can implement immediately. 🛠️ Get David’s Free OSHA Checklist: https://helpwithOSHA.com 🎓 Enroll in the OSHA Response Course: Step-by-step guidance for handling audits and informal conferences with confidence. Subscribe for weekly tips on improving safety, staying compliant, and leading with purpose. 👍 Like this video if you're ready to level up your safety habits! 🔔 Hit the bell to never miss a new episode. #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #OSHACompliance #LeanSafety #ContinuousImprovement #Kaizen #GembaWalk #SafetyTraining #SafetyLeadership #HelpWithOSHA #SafetyHabits

🎯 7 Words Every Safety Manager Needs to Hear | Stop Wasting Time & Get Real Results in Manufacturing Safety Are you overwhelmed as a safety manager in a manufacturing facility? Feeling like you're constantly busy but not really moving the needle on safety performance? 🚧 It’s time to change that. In this video, David Sawyer, your trusted safety coach, shares a simple but powerful phrase that can transform the way you manage safety — helping you get more done with less stress, avoid burnout, and focus on what actually reduces incidents. 💡 The 7 words? "Do less of what is not working." ✅ Discover how to apply this mindset in FOUR key areas: 📧 Email Overload – Stop drowning in irrelevant emails. 📊 Reports – Are you producing data no one reads? 🎓 Training – Maximize attendance and impact. 🛠️ Inspections – Make them meaningful and effective. Whether you're battling low engagement, repetitive audits, or inefficient systems, this video will give you a fresh perspective and actionable steps to simplify your workload while increasing your value to leadership. 🎁 FREE OSHA Audit Checklist Download your free OSHA prep checklist here: https://helpwithosha.com Perfect for new and seasoned safety managers alike. 🚀 Online OSHA Audit Course Want to go deeper? Get the complete course on how to handle OSHA inspections, informal conferences, and reduce or eliminate fines — designed specifically for safety professionals. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Why You’re Too Busy 1:12 The 7 Words That Will Change Your Job 3:00 The 80/20 Rule for Safety 5:50 Stop Wasting Time on Email 8:30 Ineffective Reports 11:50 Unattended or Inefficient Training 15:45 Inspections That Don't Lead to Action 20:00 How to Take Action Today 🔔 Subscribe for more safety coaching and leadership tips that help you protect your people and your time: [Subscribe Button] #SafetyManager #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyTraining #EHSLeadership #ProductiveSafety #DavidSawyer #HelpWithOSHA #SafetyCoach

Are your first aid kits OSHA compliant? In this episode, safety coach David Sawyer breaks down exactly what OSHA requires when it comes to workplace first aid kits—and more importantly, how you can meet those requirements without wasting time or money. Whether you're managing a team of 10 or 1,000, this video offers practical tips, real-world advice, and cost-saving hacks to help you stay compliant, stay organized, and keep your people safe. 🛠️ IN THIS VIDEO, YOU’LL LEARN: What OSHA means by "adequate" and "accessible" first aid supplies Where to place first aid kits for best accountability and access What not to include in your kits (like pain meds) Why outsourcing first aid maintenance might be costing you too much The monthly inspection routine that saves you time and stress The genius photo hack to simplify kit restocking Bonus: How to use your kits to post key accident response info 📌 FREE OSHA AUDIT CHECKLIST 👉 Download yours at https://helpwithosha.com Get a head start preparing for your next OSHA audit with David’s free checklist and full online course! 🎯 Keywords: OSHA first aid kit requirements, OSHA first aid checklist, workplace safety tips, first aid kit maintenance, safety manager tips, first aid compliance, David Sawyer safety coach, help with OSHA, safety inspection tips, first aid stocking hacks 📣 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more safety leadership and OSHA compliance strategies every week! #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #FirstAidKit #SafetyManager #OSHACompliance #SafetyTraining #HelpWithOSHA

7 Safety Rules Every Workplace Must Follow | How to Build a Strong Safety Culture Description: 🔒 "Your current safety record is a reflection of your safety expectations." In this powerful episode, safety coach David Sawyer dives deep into 7 essential workplace safety rules that every company needs to implement today. If you want to create a safer work environment, reduce injuries, and build a strong safety culture, this video is for you. From immediate incident reporting to lockout/tagout procedures, forklift safety, and emergency exit protocols, David walks you through actionable strategies that can transform your organization's approach to safety. 👷‍♂️ What you'll learn in this video: Why your safety outcomes are tied to your expectations The importance of zero tolerance policies (and when to use them) The 7 key rules that can significantly reduce workplace accidents How to prevent unsafe behavior before it happens The role of consistent safety meetings in building a proactive safety culture Why no one should ever work alone – and how to enforce it How to respond and prepare for an OSHA audit ✅ Download your FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: 👉 https://helpwithosha.com 📚 Also available: David’s online course on OSHA audit preparation for busy safety managers. Perfect for companies who want to avoid citations, lower risks, and ensure compliance. 💬 Have a question or want to share your company’s safety practices? Drop a comment below! 📌 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Hit the Bell Icon for more expert workplace safety tips. #WorkplaceSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyCulture #LockoutTagout #SafetyTraining #ForkliftSafety #IncidentReporting #ToolboxTalk #ZeroTolerance #WorkplaceAccidents #HelpwithOSHA #SafetyManager #PreventInjuries