
Beyond the Checkmark: Can You Defend Your Training When It Matters Most? | Risk Matrix Episode 112
Risk Matrix #112: Beyond the Checkmark: Can You Defend Your Training When It Matters Most?
“Only 5% of contractors I assess are doing training to OSHA standards,” says James Junkin.
Dr. Martin and James tackle the uncomfortable question most safety pros avoid: will your training documentation actually hold up when OSHA shows up? After seeing countless contractors face six-figure penalties for training gaps, they break down the critical difference between checkbox compliance and defensible programs.
From the OSHA 10/30 cards that don’t mean what you think to the 2 minutes 56 seconds of lockout/tagout training that won’t survive scrutiny, these are the training failures putting companies at risk right now.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why OSHA 10/30 training doesn’t satisfy a single OSHA standard requirement
- The three components required for competency-based training (most online courses miss two)
- How to conduct a training needs assessment using OSHA Publication 2254



