{"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":"E83 The 7 Reasons OSHA Shows Up Without Warning","slug":"e83-the-7-reasons-osha-shows-up-without-warning","published_at":"2026-07-28T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/help-with-osha-7104399/e83-the-7-reasons-osha-shows-up-without-warning","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/help-with-osha-7104399","url":"https://www.helpwithosha.com/podcasts/help-with-osha/episodes/2149235237","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149235237.mp3","summary":"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.","meta_description":"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'r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1645,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/help-with-osha-7104399/episodes/e83-the-7-reasons-osha-shows-up-without-warning/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/e83-the-7-reasons-osha-shows-up-without-warning.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}