{"podcast":{"title":"Help with OSHA","slug":"help-with-osha-7104399","podcast_index_feed_id":7104399,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147863370/feed","website_url":"https://www.helpwithosha.com/podcasts/help-with-osha","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/2147760946/podcasts/4128a57-754d-6b07-20c5-41f66da538a_Black_and_White_Modern_Live_Podcast_Youtube_Thumbnail_Instagram_Post_.jpg","author":"David Sawyer","episode_count":84,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:22.676351+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/help-with-osha-7104399"},"episode":{"title":"E56 OSHA isn't your partner - they're your prosecutor","slug":"e56-osha-isn-t-your-partner-they-re-your-prosecutor","published_at":"2026-01-20T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/help-with-osha-7104399/e56-osha-isn-t-your-partner-they-re-your-prosecutor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/help-with-osha-7104399","url":"https://www.helpwithosha.com/podcasts/help-with-osha/episodes/2149146310","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149146310.mp3","summary":"If you think OSHA is there to help you during an inspection, this video could save you from a painful mistake. Most new safety managers learn this lesson the hard way — I did too. Video Summary In this episode, safety coach David Sawyer breaks down a critical mindset shift every safety manager must understand: OSHA enforcement is not coaching — it’s prosecution. This isn’t about bashing OSHA. It’s about understanding their role so you don’t overshare, get caught off guard, or accidentally build a case against your own company. If you’re a busy or overwhelmed safety manager, this video will help you approach inspections with clarity, confidence, and preparation. Key Takeaways Why OSHA has two roles — and which one you’re dealing with during an inspection Common mistakes safety managers make by treating inspectors like consultants How OSHA inspections are a snapshot in time — and why documentation matters What inspectors are really doing when they ask questions and interview employees How to prepare your programs, records, and leadership team before OSHA shows up Engagement CTA If you’ve ever been through an OSHA inspection — or worry about one — hit Like and Subscribe for weekly, real-world safety guidance. 💬 Comment below: What part of an OSHA inspection stresses you out the most? SEO-Friendly Hashtags #OSHA #SafetyManager #OSHAInspection #WorkplaceSafety #OSHACompliance #SafetyLeadership #OSHAAudit #SafetyTraining","meta_description":"If you think OSHA is there to help you during an inspection, this video could save you from a painful mistake. Most new safety managers learn this lesson…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":989,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/help-with-osha-7104399/episodes/e56-osha-isn-t-your-partner-they-re-your-prosecutor/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/help-with-osha-7104399/e56-osha-isn-t-your-partner-they-re-your-prosecutor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}