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.

INSIDE THE EPISODE:

• First aid confusion - if it's not on OSHA's official list in 1904, it's not first aid (including red light therapy)
• The signature slip-up - company owners must sign OSHA logs, not safety professionals. Know what you're certifying.
• Electronic reporting requirements - companies with 250+ employees must file electronically. Missing the deadline costs $2,500 per violation with no grace period.
• Why good incident records matter - detailed case management makes the difference between accurate logs and over/under-reporting.
• What executives need to know - sit down with leadership and explain what's on the logs, why incidents occurred, and what's being done to prevent them.

RESOURCES:

⁠OSHA 1904 Recordkeeping Guidelines⁠⁠OSHA Electronic Reporting⁠

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Welcome to Season 3! The Risk Matrix brings you weekly masterclass in risk management from industry titans ⁠Dr. L.F. Martin⁠ (32-year veteran, Board of Global EHS Credentialing Impact Award winner) and ⁠James Junkin⁠ (trainer of 40,000+ safety professionals, ASSP's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year).

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