"If you don't document it, it didn't happen." James and Dr. Martin tackle the documentation paradox every safety professional faces. They've always said paper safety isn't real safety - but when OSHA shows up or litigation starts, documentation is how you prove you protected your workers.

In this episode, they reveal what separates meaningless paperwork from documentation that actually matters.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• If you don't document it, it didn't happen - documentation proves you did your job
• The 5 elements of UEM defense require specific documentation at every step
• Training, inspections, and discipline all need proper documentation to hold up

The Risk Matrix Podcast⁠⁠⁠: 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).

Every Tuesday: The tough conversations safety managers need to have. Critical insights from safety experts. Real-world strategies. Actionable solutions.

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