BSafety Solutions LLC
808-225-7381
Bob@BSafetySolutions.com

Aloha,
I have been asked several times “Why Safety Consultants” and “Why Safety Job Site Assessments” are needed. Well, let me break it down for you. In an ever-changing world, with changes taking place regularly with OSHA requirements and consumer demands, trusting the safety of your workplace to a qualified professional can free up your time to focus on meeting your companies’ goals. Whether large or small, your business can benefit from an outside perspective. Someone that is solely invested in keeping your employees safe.

What does a safety consultant do?
Safety consultants perform a variety of duties, such as safety audits, trainings, and develop programs. Consultants work with organizations to address safety concerns, improve existing programs, and try to minimize inefficiencies. The flexibility of a safety consultant makes us invaluable whether you are seeking to maintain or reshape safety policies for the future.

Why should I hire a safety professional?
Regulations that cover safety and employee health are constantly changing. Business owners and managers have enough to deal with daily. Therefore, the safety consultant allow managers to focus on the task at hand while keeping your organization responsible. While many companies hire full-time safety managers, they can face challenges attracting qualified hires. Conversely, because a consultant is an unaffiliated third party, their only goal is the safety and wellbeing of your crew. Most safety consultants bring a wealth of experience, which can benefit organizations of any size. Companies may need help establishing safety protocols and can benefit from a fresh perspective.

When should I hire a safety consultant?
The best time to hire a safety consultant is as soon as possible. It’s always costlier and more difficult to address an issue after an incident has happened. Here are two benefits to hire a safety consultant:

Ensure Compliance before an Inspection – If you have any concerns about your worksite being OSHA compliant, a safety professional can look for and address shortcomings.

Improve Productivity and Efficiency – When operations are unsafe, employees are less motivated and mindful. Both quality of work and overall productivity suffers when contractors are under stress or unsatisfied with their working conditions. Safe working environments allow employees to focus on and prioritize their work.

Final thoughts:
Your company needs to put safety first while balancing your project and budget demands. A professional safety consultant can help keep your worksite in compliance and efficient while saving you time and money. The ability to coordinate across departments in large companies, as well as implement safety plans within smaller organizations makes safety consultants essential to the overall success of your operation.