OSHA Compliance Basics
- OSHA 300 log: Record all work-related injuries and illnesses
- OSHA 300A summary: Post annually from February 1 to April 30
- Hazard communication: Maintain SDS for all hazardous chemicals
- PPE assessment: Identify and provide required personal protective equipment
- Emergency action plan: Document procedures for workplace emergencies
- Training: Provide required safety training for all employees
Beyond Compliance: Safety Culture
OSHA compliance is the floor, not the ceiling. High-performing safety programs build a safety culture where employees proactively identify and report hazards, near-misses are investigated and corrected, and safety is integrated into every business decision. Safety culture is the most powerful predictor of long-term safety outcomes.
Safety Leadership
IQ Insight
Safety leadership — visible, consistent commitment to safety from senior management — is the most important predictor of safety outcomes. Companies where the CEO walks the floor, asks about safety, and holds managers accountable for safety metrics consistently outperform those where safety is delegated to the safety department. Safety leadership is not a program — it is a management practice.