OSHA Oops! with GotSafety
Welcome to the OSHA Oops! Podcast brought to you by GotSafety. We understand that safety is boring - but it's also essential. We're here to try and make it easier and more interesting. We have over 30 years of experience with OSHA and workplace safety. So join us for breakdowns of OSHA codes, OSHA updates, news, and more.
Episodes
61 episodes
Navigating and OSHA Citation | What to Do?
In this enlightening episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast, brought to you by GotSafety, hosts Michael and Rick dive into the crucial steps to take after receiving an OSHA citation. They'll discuss how to effectively navigate the post-citation proc...
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Rebar Risks Revealed: Cal/OSHA's Sharp Standards
Welcome back to another episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast where your hosts Mike and Rick dive deep into the world of workplace safety regulations. This week, we're unraveling the intricacies of impalement protection under Cal/OSHA requirements....
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Episode 58
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3:53
The $3,000 Mistake | Propane Tanks & OSHA's Rules
Welcome to this week's episode of 'OSHA Oops!', where hosts Michael and Rick dive into a riveting discussion about a costly oversight involving unstrapped propane tanks, leading to a hefty $3,000 OSHA fine. This episode not only unpacks the spe...
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Episode 57
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Safety Lesson Deep Dive: Recent Requests Explored!
In this special episode of our Safety Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into the most critical safety lesson requests we've received recently. Join us for an informative and enjoyable journey as we gather industry experts to share diverse insig...
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Episode 56
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The $3k Fine for Unstrapped Aerial Lifts
In this week's episode of OSHA Oops!, Michael and Rick dive deep into a recent incident that cost a company over $3,000 in fines. Tune in to discover the shocking details behind this safety violation, where employees were found operating aerial...
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Episode 55
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The Debate on Table Saw Hood Guards
Tune into this episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast where Michael and Rick delve into the importance of table saw hood guards. Learn about the OSHA citation that led to a $2,000 fine. Balancing safety with craftsmanship—where do you stand?
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Episode 54
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An $18k Lock Out Tag Out Lesson
On this week's episode of OSHA Oops!, we delve deep into a harrowing incident where an employee faced a devastating accident, all due to overlooking a crucial safety procedure: Lock Out Tag Out. Join our Mike and Rick as they dissect what went ...
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Episode 53
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Stepping on Toes: The Price of Ignoring Foot Safety
Welcome to another episode of OSHA Oops! This week, Michael and Rick dive into the shocking case of a company skimping on foot protection while employees navigated around potentially hazardous pallet jacks. Discover the consequences, the import...
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Episode 52
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What is the 7ft Rule?
Join Mike and Rick on "OSHA Oops!" as they delve into a shocking workplace safety violation this week! Discover how a company's failure to adhere to the crucial "7 Foot Rule" resulted in a hefty $2,000 fine. Unravel the events that led to this ...
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Episode 51
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3:04
Fan-Tastic Fiasco | When Fingers in Fan Motors Meet OSHA
Get ready for a new episode of the "OSHA Oops!" podcast! Join your hosts Mike and Rick as they delve into the wild world of workplace mishaps and hefty fines. This week, they're spotlighting a jaw-dropping incident involving a company that foun...
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Episode 50
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What is the National Safety Council Scholarship Program?
The National Safety Council (NSC) offers various scholarship programs to promote the profession and engage students in the field of safety. The NSC Scholarship Program provides travel grants, cash scholarships, or tuition coverage for NSC Advan...
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049 - The Importance of Proper Lockout Tagout Procedures
Welcome to another episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast. This week, we will take a closer look at the dangers of not using proper lockout tagout procedures in the workplace. We will explore a recent incident that occurred at a car wash company and...
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Episode 49
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048: The Unusual, The Whimsy, and The Bizarre: Uncommon Safety Lessons Explored
Welcome to another exciting, and rather peculiar, edition of the OSHA Oops podcast! This week, Michael and Sam dive deep into the realm of unconventional safety lessons. We'll be discussing a range of topics from sausage stuffing machines, Segw...
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Episode 48
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047: Non Emergency COVID 19 Regulations - California Webinar
Michael and Rick discuss California’s new Non-Emergency COVID-19 regulations that just went into effect on February 6, 2023.Here is what you will learn:What has changed from the previous regulation?How long this new regulati...
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Episode 47
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046: Small Mistake Turns into Huge Citation
Rick and Michael have a riveting conversation lined up this week on OSHA oops! They will be talking about guardrails - an issue that is not only incredibly important but one that can result in costly fines, as evidenced by the $6k fine that one...
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Episode 46
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045: No Eyewash Station...? Warehouse Fined $5k
Are you curious to learn how a business can receive a hefty fine for something as small as not having an eyewash station in the workplace? Join us for this week's edition of OSHA Oops! Podcast, where Michael and Rick explore one company who lea...
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Episode 45
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044: Lift Trucks are NOT Ladders... $3k Mistake
Itching to hear more from Michael and Rick? This week's episode of the OSHA Oops! Podcast is sure to be an eye-opener! In the latest installment, the dynamic duo discusses a company that received a hefty fine due to some dangerous behavior on t...
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Episode 44
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043: ATTENTION! Is Your Company Prepared?
Buckle up, because this week's episode of the OSHA oops podcast is sure to be a rollercoaster. Michael and Rick are delving into an important topic in construction that anyone working in the industry should know about: first aid kit requirement...
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Episode 43
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042: Is Your Scaffolding Up To Code?
If you want to know more about why it's so important for construction companies to follow safety regulations, tune in to OSHA oops this week! Michael and Rick will explain the details behind a company that was recently fined $4.5k due to faulty...
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Episode 42
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041: How Often Should You Do Safety Training?
Training is a very important aspect of workplace safety, and unfortunately, this week’s OSHA oops podcast highlights a company that learned that lesson the hard way. The company was slapped with a hefty $3,500 fine for neglecting to do their ne...
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Episode 41
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040: Construction Companies! | Don't Make This $13k Mistake
Construction work can be incredibly dangerous, so when risks are taken, serious injuries and citations from OSHA can result! This week on OSHA Oops! our hosts will be discussing the story of a construction company that had to pay out more than ...
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039: Do You Have a Covid-19 Prevention Plan?
In this week's OSHA Oops! Podcast, Michael and Rick discuss how a California company was fined by Cal/OSHA for not having a COVID-19 Prevention Plan available on the job site. Tune in to get the full story of what happened, along with insight i...
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Episode 39
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038: $4k Citation for Fall Arrest System | How to Avoid the OSHA Fine
Tune into the OSHA Oops Podcast this week to hear hosts Michael and Rick discuss a citation issued to a company due to inadequate safety protocol. Workers at the company were using a reach truck without using a fall arrest system - unaware that...
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Episode 38
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2:54
037: WARNING! Avoid This Common OSHA Fine...
It's time for yet another exciting episode of OSHA Oops! Podcast. Join Michael and Rick as they discuss one of the most common workplace hazards, and how one company was punished by OSHA. Every workplace needs to be aware of what safety hazards...
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Episode 37
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