About OSHA Defense
What We Do
OSHA Defense builds defensible documentation systems for small and mid-sized construction contractors. Our tools reduce your financial exposure to OSHA penalties by structuring the records that determine whether citations are issued, reduced, or dismissed.
Founded by Oumar Diarra
OSHA Defense was founded by Oumar Diarra, a construction technology professional who saw the same pattern repeated across jobsites: contractors running safe operations but losing OSHA disputes because their documentation couldn't prove it.
After working directly with construction teams on jobsite documentation systems, Oumar built OSHA Defense to give small and mid-sized contractors the same documentation infrastructure that large firms take for granted — without the enterprise complexity or consulting fees.
Oumar also created BuildLog, a daily report app used by construction crews to capture field documentation with GPS-tagged photos, voice-to-text, and tamper-evident timestamps.
The Problem We Address
Most contractors don't lose OSHA disputes because they were unsafe. They lose because their documentation could not prove otherwise. Scattered files, inconsistent logs, and missing records turn routine inspections into five-figure penalties.
In 2026, a single willful violation can exceed $165,000. The financial risk is real — and it compounds with every documentation gap. The difference between a dismissed citation and a full penalty is almost always the quality of your records.
Our Methodology
Every template, checklist, and guide in our products is built from federal OSHA enforcement data and the actual standards inspectors reference during construction site evaluations. We analyze:
- 35,000+ annual OSHA inspections — to identify the documentation gaps that trigger citations most frequently
- Published penalty schedules and adjustment factors — to help contractors understand their actual financial exposure
- 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) and 1910 (General Industry) — the specific regulatory standards that define compliance requirements
- OSHA informal conference procedures — to structure citation response preparation that aligns with how area offices evaluate cases
Our content is reviewed against current OSHA enforcement guidance and updated whenever penalty amounts or regulatory requirements change.
Our Approach
We provide the documentation defense infrastructure that contractors need but rarely have time to build from scratch. Every template, guide, and tool is designed specifically for construction teams — not generic safety programs, not enterprise compliance platforms. Practical formats that field supervisors can actually use on a jobsite, built for defense, not just compliance.
Who We Serve
Our products are built for construction contractors with 5 to 50 employees — teams large enough to face OSHA scrutiny but too small to employ a full-time compliance officer. General contractors, specialty subcontractors, and safety managers who need a structured documentation system without enterprise-level complexity or cost.
Free Resources
Beyond our paid products, we publish free OSHA compliance resources for contractors:
- Complete OSHA Violations Guide — all 6 violation types, penalty ranges, and response strategies
- 2026 OSHA Fines & Penalty Amounts — current penalty schedule with reduction factors
- Free OSHA Penalty Calculator — estimate your fine exposure by violation type and company size
- OSHA Requirements by State — state-specific compliance requirements for all 50 states
- OSHA Compliance Blog — 30+ articles on inspection prep, citation defense, and documentation
Important Disclosures
OSHA Defense is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or any government agency. Our products provide structured documentation templates and defense preparation tools for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or financial advice.
No product can guarantee the outcome of an inspection. Our goal is to reduce your financial exposure by strengthening the documentation that determines whether penalties are issued, reduced, or dismissed.
Contact
For questions, support, or refund requests: support@buildlogapp.com