7 Things Managers Do in the First 10 Minutes That Ruin an OSHA Inspection

What happens in the first 10 minutes of an OSHA inspection can make a huge difference in how the rest of the inspection goes. When OSHA unexpectedly walks through the door, many managers immediately get nervous—and that's when mistakes happen. In this video, I break down 7 mistakes companies make in the first 10 minutes of an OSHA inspection and explain what you can do instead to stay calm, professional, organized, and prepared. You'll learn: Why your receptionist or "gatekeeper" needs to know exactly what to do when OSHA arrives Why you should always check the OSHA inspector's credentials Who should be involved in the opening conference Why understanding the scope of the OSHA inspection is critical How talking too much can unnecessarily expand an inspection Why you shouldn't allow an OSHA inspector to simply wander through your facility alone How to have your OSHA documentation organized and ready before the inspector ever arrives The goal isn't to be afraid of OSHA. The goal is to be prepared. Your company should be OSHA-ready every day—not scrambling to get ready after an inspector walks through the door. 👉 FREE OSHA AUDIT CHECKLIST Visit helpwithosha.com to get my free OSHA Audit Checklist and video walkthrough. 👉 OSHA AUDIT READY CHALLENGE Want to take the next step and actually prepare your company for an unexpected OSHA inspection? Visit helpwithosha.com/challenge to learn about the OSHA Audit Ready Challenge. During this four-day event, I'll help you understand why OSHA may visit, what documentation you need, what inspectors look for during the walkthrough, and how to organize your OSHA Audit Ready information. If you're a safety manager, HR manager, plant manager, operations manager, or the person who somehow became responsible for safety, subscribe to the channel. My goal is to help you prevent accidents, simplify OSHA compliance, and go from overwhelmed to OSHA-ready. Remember: No one should get hurt at work. #OSHAHelp #SafetyManager #OSHAInspection #WorkersComp