Help with OSHA

David Sawyer
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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.

  1. 6d ago

    E88 New Safety Manager? Stop Trying to Do Everything (Interview with Brye Sargent from Safety Geek)

    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. We discuss OSHA compliance, building an effective safety program, safety training, workplace safety, OSHA requirements, leadership, and why your job isn’t to become the “safety cop.” The goal is to help you stop reacting to whatever problem is screaming the loudest and start building a safety program that gives you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. In this video, you’ll learn: -Why you need to stop being the “safety cop” and become a guide and facilitator instead -How to stop taking responsibility for safety tasks that should belong to supervisors and managers -Why a department of one can successfully manage safety when the right systems are in place -How leadership, communication, influence, and collaboration can make you a more effective safety manager -Why becoming OSHA-ready isn’t about memorizing every OSHA regulation—it’s about knowing what to do next 🎯 Ready to Go From Overwhelmed to OSHA-Ready? Watch my FREE Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass I’ll show you the framework I use to help safety managers get organized, identify their priorities, and build a clear plan for moving forward. Download my FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in Use it to start identifying gaps in your safety program and see where you may be vulnerable during an OSHA inspection. 💬 Question for You What is taking up too much of your time as a safety manager right now? Leave a comment below—I’d love to hear what you’re dealing with. And if you’re responsible for safety and want practical help with OSHA compliance, safety management, and building a stronger safety program, subscribe to the channel. 🔗 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 #SafetyLeadership #SafetyProgram #OccupationalSafety

  2. Aug 25

    E87 How Much Do Safety Managers Make? (And How to Make More)

    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 manager, safety coordinator, EHS professional, or the one person responsible for your company's entire safety program, you'll learn how growing your skills, leadership, and responsibilities can help you advance your career while building a stronger workplace safety program. You'll learn: 💰 The different earning levels for safety technicians, safety managers, and safety directors 📈 Why greater responsibility can lead to greater earning potential 🏭 How understanding your company's operations and hazards makes you a better safety manager 🗣️ Why leadership and communication skills can be just as important as understanding OSHA requirements 🎯 Why investing in yourself—and sometimes changing companies—can dramatically change your career trajectory 👉 Ready to become a more confident safety manager? FREE Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass Learn the simple system I use to help busy safety managers go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready with more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. FREE OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in Use this checklist to identify gaps in your safety program, OSHA compliance, safety training, and workplace safety systems before an OSHA inspection happens. 💬 Join the Conversation What stage of your safety career are you in right now—and what's the next position or salary level you're working toward? Leave a comment below. And if you're responsible for safety in manufacturing, food processing, or an industrial workplace, subscribe for practical OSHA and safety management guidance. 🔗 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 #SafetyCareer #OSHACompliance #SafetyProfessional

  3. Aug 18

    E86 7 Things Managers Do in the First 10 Minutes That Ruin an OSHA Inspection

    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 of Help with OSHA, I break down the 7 mistakes companies make in the first 10 minutes of an OSHA inspection and explain exactly what you should do instead. In This Episode, You'll Learn Why your receptionist, security guard, or front-office employee needs to know how to handle OSHA Why being rude or defensive can immediately create problems Why you should always verify the inspector's credentials Who should be involved in the opening conference Why understanding the scope of the inspection is critical Why talking too much can unnecessarily expand the inspection Why OSHA inspectors should not simply wander through your facility alone How to organize your documentation so you can quickly provide what OSHA requests Why being prepared every day is better than scrambling after OSHA arrives One of the biggest themes in this episode is simple: The OSHA inspector is not the enemy. Being unprepared is the enemy. Your goal should be to remain professional, understand why OSHA is there, control the flow of information, and have your team and documentation ready before an inspection ever happens. Get the Free OSHA Audit Checklist If you're not sure where to start preparing your company for an OSHA inspection, visit: www.helpwithosha.com There you'll find my free OSHA Audit Checklist along with a short video walkthrough that explains how to use it. Join the OSHA Audit Ready Challenge Want to go beyond a checklist and actually prepare your company for an unexpected OSHA inspection? Visit: www.helpwithosha.com/challenge During the OSHA Audit Ready Challenge, we cover why OSHA may visit, the documentation you need, what inspectors look for during the walkthrough, common mistakes, and how to organize your OSHA Audit Ready information. If this episode was helpful, subscribe to the Help with OSHA Podcast, share it with another safety manager, and send it to someone responsible for safety at their company. Until next time, do everything you can to keep the people you work with safe. Because no one should get hurt at work.

  4. Aug 11

    E85 How to know what to do RIGHT NOW when everything is important?

    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 foundational concepts I teach my clients: The 80/20 Safety Rule. The idea is simple: a relatively small number of hazards are likely responsible for the majority of your risk. Your job isn’t to give every safety issue the same amount of attention. Your job is to identify what could hurt someone—and then prioritize the hazards that matter most. I’ll also explain why you need to look at safety from two different perspectives. First, ask: How could someone get killed or seriously injured at our facility? These may be low-frequency hazards, but the consequences could be catastrophic—a fatality, amputation, fall, struck-by incident, fire, explosion, or other life-altering event. Then ask: Where are people getting hurt most often? Look at your OSHA logs and injury history. Hand injuries, strains, sprains, ergonomic issues, slips, trips, and other recurring injuries can help reveal where your everyday risks are hiding. The goal isn’t to ignore everything else. It’s to stop treating everything as equally important. Because if you have 50 things on your safety to-do list, you probably don’t have a time-management problem. You have a priority problem. In This Episode: How to use the 80/20 Safety Rule How to determine which hazards deserve your attention first Why every OSHA regulation isn't equally relevant to your facility The difference between frequent injuries and catastrophic risks The questions to ask when prioritizing workplace hazards How to stop trying to fix everything at once How to create clarity when your safety responsibilities feel overwhelming Ready to Become OSHA-Ready? If you’re wondering where to start, begin with my OSHA Audit Checklist. I’ll walk you through what you need to look for and how to begin preparing your organization for an unexpected OSHA inspection. Get the OSHA Audit Checklist: helpwithosha.com Want to go deeper? Join me for the OSHA Audit Ready Challenge, where I’ll walk alongside you and help you determine what your facility needs to become OSHA-ready. Join the Challenge: helpwithosha.com/challenge Remember: You don’t have to fix everything. You need to identify what matters most and start there. Until next time, do everything you can to keep the people you work with safe—because no one should get hurt at work.

  5. Aug 4

    E84 HR Manager Now in Charge of Safety? Here's Your 90 Day Plan

    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 responsibilities without formal safety training. You'll learn where to focus first, what mistakes to avoid, and how to build a safety program that protects your employees without becoming overwhelmed by OSHA regulations. In this episode you'll discover: The three priorities to focus on during your first month The one question that uncovers your biggest safety risks Why maintenance can become your greatest safety resource How to identify quick wins that build credibility How to create ownership instead of trying to do everything yourself Why simple safety systems consistently outperform complicated ones How to build a proactive safety culture over your first 90 days How to prepare your company before OSHA ever arrives Whether you've been managing safety for one week or one year, this episode will help you stop reacting to problems and start leading with confidence. Resources Mentioned 🎁 Download the Complimentary OSHA Audit Checklist:https://helpwithosha.com 🎯 Learn more about the OSHA Audit Ready Challenge:https://helpwithosha.com/challenge If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another HR manager or safety professional who could benefit from a clear, practical roadmap. About David Sawyer David Sawyer is an OSHA-authorized trainer, safety coach, and host of the Help With OSHA Podcast. He helps busy safety managers and HR professionals go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready through practical coaching, training, and proven systems that prevent accidents and help companies confidently prepare for OSHA inspections.

  6. Jul 28

    E83 The 7 Reasons OSHA Shows Up Without Warning

    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 reason OSHA conducts unexpected inspections Why serious injuries and employee complaints trigger most audits How high injury rates, referrals, and emphasis programs put companies on OSHA's radar The surprising role media attention can play in attracting an inspection Practical steps you can take today to become OSHA-ready and prevent costly citations Whether you're a new safety manager, an HR professional responsible for safety, or the only person managing workplace safety at your company, this episode will help you understand how OSHA prioritizes inspections and give you a clear roadmap for protecting your employees and your organization. Free Resource: Download the OSHA Audit Checklist and prepare your team for an unexpected inspection https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in If you'd like hands-on guidance, join the next OSHA Audit Ready Challenge, where David walks you step by step through building an OSHA-ready safety program with confidence. www.helpwithosha.com/challenge Remember: Most OSHA inspections aren't caused by bad luck—they're triggered by preventable problems. The better prepared you are, the less you have to worry about when OSHA comes knocking.

  7. Jul 21

    E82 Prepared, Not Panicked - The OSHA Audit Ready Challenge

    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 why OSHA inspections happen, the biggest mistakes companies make when preparing for an audit, and how to build a simple, repeatable safety program that gives you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by OSHA requirements, you'll walk away with a practical framework for improving your safety training and preparing your entire team—not just yourself. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ Why OSHA inspections usually happen (and how to reduce your risk) ✅ The simple framework to prepare your team before an OSHA inspection ✅ The paperwork and documentation OSHA expects to see first ✅ How to stop carrying the entire safety program on your shoulders ✅ Why implementation—not more information—is the key to becoming OSHA-ready 🎯 Ready to become OSHA-ready? 📘 Watch my Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 📋 Download my OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in These two resources will help you stop guessing where to start and give you a proven roadmap for preparing your facility for an unexpected OSHA visit. 💬 I'd love to hear from you! What's your biggest challenge when it comes to OSHA compliance or preparing for an OSHA inspection? Leave a comment below—I read every one. And if this video helped you, subscribe for weekly videos designed specifically for overwhelmed safety managers who want to go from stressed out to OSHA-ready. Helpful Resources 🌐 Website: https://www.helpwithosha.com 🎓 Stress-Free Safety Workshop: https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 📋 OSHA Audit Checklist: https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyCulture #IndustrialSafety #OSHAAudit

  8. Jul 14

    E81 The Best Safety Investment Most Companies Never Make

    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 accidents, stronger safety cultures, and long-term success. Whether you're a new safety manager or you've been handed safety responsibilities on top of everything else, you'll learn why professional development is one of the most overlooked ways to meet OSHA requirements, improve safety training, and build a safer workplace. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ Why investing in your safety manager delivers a bigger return than new software or PPE✅ The 4 reasons professional development improves workplace safety and OSHA compliance✅ How better leadership prevents costly safety mistakes and workplace injuries✅ Why great safety managers create more safety leaders throughout the organization✅ How to build a safety culture that lasts instead of constantly reacting to problems Ready to go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready? 🎯 Watch my Stress-Free Safety Workshop:https://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 📋 Access my OSHA Audit Checklist:https://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in If you're tired of guessing what to do next and want more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind, these are the best places to start. I'd love to hear from you... What's been the biggest challenge you've faced as a safety manager? Leave a comment below, and I'll personally read it. If this video helped you, subscribe for practical OSHA compliance tips, workplace safety strategies, and simple systems to help you become OSHA-ready without the overwhelm. Resources 🎓 Stress-Free Safety Workshophttps://www.helpwithosha.com/masterclass 📋 OSHA Audit Checklisthttps://www.helpwithosha.com/opt-in 🌐 Websitehttps://www.helpwithosha.com #OSHA #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #EHS #SafetyTraining #ManufacturingSafety #OSHACompliance #IndustrialSafety #SafetyCulture #Leadership

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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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    David Sawyer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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