E38 Safety needs teeth

How Do I Handle Employees Who Don't Follow Safety Rules? Struggling with employees who ignore safety rules? You’re not alone—and this video will show you proven strategies that actually work to improve compliance, prevent workplace accidents, and keep OSHA away from your doorstep. In this episode, safety coach David Sawyer shares 15 years of real-world safety management experience to help busy managers handle pushback from employees in a way that builds trust, ensures accountability, and strengthens your safety culture. What You’ll Learn in This Video: How to set clear expectations so employees know exactly what’s required to stay safe. Why communication failures (not laziness) are often the real reason rules get ignored. The best way to uncover why employees are taking shortcuts—and how to fix it. Why managers and supervisors must lead by example to make safety stick. How to use a fair, consistent progressive discipline system that protects workers and avoids costly mistakes. You’ll walk away with practical tools to address safety noncompliance, improve workplace culture, and prevent the kind of accidents that lead to OSHA inspections and fines. Don’t forget to grab your free OSHA Audit Checklist at HelpWithOSHA.com—it’s the step-by-step resource that will help you and your team feel prepared for an unexpected inspection. If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment below sharing the biggest challenge you’ve faced when getting employees to follow the rules. #SafetyManager #WorkplaceSafety #OSHACompliance #PreventAccidents #SafetyTraining #SupervisorTips #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceCulture #OSHATips #SafetyLeadership