OSHA Logs Are Due: Don't Make These 5 Costly Mistakes | Risk Matrix Episode 123

We're back for Season 3! Dr. Martin and James kick off 2026 with the topic on every safety pro's mind: OSHA 300 logs are due, and these 5 pitfalls could cost you.

From first aid confusion to a $2,500 electronic filing mistake, they break down the recordkeeping traps that catch even experienced safety pros off guard.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:02 - Season 3 welcome and Roll Tide check-in
00:47 - Rip from the Headlines: Red light therapy recordability
07:37 - Pitfall #1: First aid confusion
09:36 - The importance of good incident records
10:47 - Workers comp vs. recordables
13:30 - Pitfall #3: The signature slip-up
15:46 - Know what you're signing: Executive responsibility
16:25 - Having real conversations about your logs
19:34 - Pitfall #5: Electronic reporting requirements ($2,500 fine story)
22:40 - Keeping logs readily retrievable
26:30 - Season 3 is back, subscribe and share

📋 KEY TAKEAWAYS

⚠️ If it's not on OSHA's first aid list, it's not first aid - check 1904 for the official list and interpretations.

⚠️ Company owners must sign OSHA 300 logs, not safety professionals. When you sign, you're certifying the entries are true, accurate, and complete.

⚠️ Electronic filing is mandatory for companies with 250+ employees (and high-risk companies with 100-150+). Missing the deadline costs $2,500 per violation with no grace period.

🎙️ ABOUT THE RISK MATRIX PODCAST
Welcome to Season 3! The Risk Matrix brings you weekly conversations on the workplace safety topics that matter most. Hosted by Dr. Logan F. Martin (32-year veteran, Board of Global EHS Credentialing Impact Award winner) and James Junkin (ASSP's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year), this podcast tackles the tough discussions safety managers need to have.

New episodes every Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

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