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E84 HR Manager Now in Charge of Safety? Here's Your 90 Day Plan
HR Manager... Now You're Responsible for Safety? Here's Your 90-Day Plan
Were you hired to manage Human Resources, only to find yourself suddenly responsible for workplace safety too?
If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.
In this episode of the Help With OSHA Podcast, David Sawyer shares a practical 90-day roadmap designed specifically for HR managers who have been handed safety responsibilities without formal safety training. You'll learn where to focus first, what mistakes to avoid, and how to build a safety program that protects your employees without becoming overwhelmed by OSHA regulations.
In this episode you'll discover:
The three priorities to focus on during your first month
The one question that uncovers your biggest safety risks
Why maintenance can become your greatest safety resource
How to identify quick wins that build credibility
How to create ownership instead of trying to do everything yourself
Why simple safety systems consistently outperform complicated ones
How to build a proactive safety culture over your first 90 days