Episode
232
Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Most shop owners think OSHA won’t show up.
They think audits happen to “big companies” or “unsafe shops.”
But Eric Wick says the truth is simple:
One call. One accident. One upset worker.
That’s all it takes for OSHA to walk into your shop.
If you aren’t ready, the costs can be huge.
Eric talks about something he calls the “3-Headed Dragon.”
It shows up in three ways:
You might think your team is trained…
But if you can’t prove it on paper, OSHA counts it as NOT trained.
That’s where most shops get hurt.
Eric explains a scary truth:
A single worker can call OSHA.
And they don’t even have to tell you.
If they’re hurt… frustrated… or scared…
They can make the call.
OSHA shows up.
And they start digging.
This part hits hard.
Most foremen don’t know what OSHA wants.
So when an inspector asks questions, the foreman freezes.
And when the foreman freezes…
The inspector starts digging deeper.
It’s not the foreman’s fault.
They were never trained for this.
Eric explains how simple training and a clear system can prevent this panic.
Eric says every shop needs one thing:
(Injury & Illness Prevention Program)
This is the binder that proves you:
If you don’t have this binder, you’re exposed.
If you do have it, the audit gets easier — fast.
Eric’s message is simple:
You can run a safe shop without extra stress.
All you need is:
Small steps make a big difference.
No shop owner wakes up thinking,
“I hope OSHA visits today.”
But audits happen.
And the shops that survive — and stay calm — are the ones that prepare.
This episode shows you how to protect your shop, your people, and your business.
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