The Documentation Defense: What OSHA Actually Wants to See | Risk Matrix Episode 113
Risk Matrix #113: The Documentation Defense: What OSHA Actually Wants to See
“If you don’t document it, it didn’t happen.”
James and Dr. Martin tackle the documentation paradox every safety professional faces. They’ve always said paper safety isn’t real safety – but when OSHA shows up or litigation starts, documentation is how you prove you protected your workers.
In their experience, the most commonly missing document is the PPE hazard assessment. The most common excuse they hear? “We had a meeting.” In most cases, neither satisfies OSHA’s requirements. This episode reveals what separates meaningless paperwork from proof that actually matters.
What You’ll Learn:
- The 5 elements of the Unpreventable Employee Misconduct Defense and what documentation each requires
- Why “we had a meeting” won’t satisfy OSHA’s communication requirements
- How to document training, inspections, and discipline in ways that prove you’re doing real safety work
