E59 Why Good Safety Managers Still Get Burned by OSHA (And How to Prevent It)

Being a good safety manager isn’t enough to survive an OSHA audit. If you can’t prove what you’re doing, OSHA can still burn you — even when your people are trained and your programs exist. Clear Video Summary (1 short paragraph) In this episode, David Sawyer breaks down why strong, caring safety managers still get hit during OSHA audits — and how to prevent it. This video is for busy safety managers, EHS leaders, supervisors, and plant managers who are doing the right things but lack systems, documentation, and structure to prove compliance. You’ll learn how to move from reactive safety management to proactive, audit-ready systems that protect both your people and your company. Key Takeaways (3–5 bullet points) Why OSHA fines companies for lack of proof, not just unsafe conditions The hidden danger of “tribal knowledge” and undocumented processes How missing documentation turns good work into audit risk Why fixing hazards without tracking them creates compliance gaps How building a simple safety system (programs, training, inspections) reduces audit stress Engagement CTA (1–2 sentences) If this helped you think differently about OSHA readiness, hit Like, Subscribe, and share it with another safety leader who feels overwhelmed. Comment below: What’s one thing at your facility that gets done — but isn’t documented? SEO-Friendly Hashtags (5–10) #OSHACompliance #SafetyManager #OSHAAudit #WorkplaceSafety #EHSLeadership #SafetySystems #OSHAReady #IndustrialSafety