Safety Consulting Services
Practical safety solutions focused on compliance, hazard reduction, and operational guidance.
At Shepherd Safety Consulting, we are committed to helping you create a safer, more productive workplace through a comprehensive suite of safety services. Our approach integrates tailored assessments, employee engagement, regulatory guidance, and proactive risk management to address potential hazards and ensure compliance. We work closely with you to prioritize critical risks, implement effective countermeasures, and adapt to changing workplace conditions, fostering a strong culture of safety. By partnering with us, you gain a trusted ally dedicated to reducing incidents, minimizing costs, and supporting your business’s long-term success.
To simplify implementation and align with varying operational needs, our services can be delivered through structured tiered support packages. These scalable offerings provide organizations with clear options for foundational, enhanced, or comprehensive safety support while maintaining the flexibility to address site-specific risks and business objectives.
Site Safety Audits
We provide routine site safety audits to proactively identify hazards and strengthen your safety performance. These visits act as an experienced third-party check-in, helping catch risks before they become incidents and providing practical, actionable guidance.
During each visit, we focus on:
• Identifying hazards in active work areas
• Evaluating work practices and site conditions
• Reviewing key safety categories (PPE, electrical, fall protection, etc.)
• Providing immediate verbal feedback
• Delivering a written report with clear recommendations
Findings remain confidential and are intended for internal improvement. Audit frequency is flexible – weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly – making this a scalable option for companies needing consistent safety support without a full-time safety manager.
On-Demand Safety Support
Safety needs change as projects evolve, and having access to experienced guidance when questions arise can make a significant difference. Our On-Demand Safety Support provides flexible, as-needed assistance so you can access professional safety expertise without hiring a full-time safety manager.
This service can include:
• Development of project-specific safety documentation (Pre-Task Plans, HASPs, etc.)
• OSHA compliance guidance for new or ongoing operations
• Participation in safety meetings with clients or general contractors
• Quick-response support for safety questions and decisions
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions following incidents
• Review of procedures, forms, and safety programs
Support is available remotely or onsite, depending on your needs. This flexible approach allows you to get timely, practical safety guidance exactly when it’s needed, helping keep projects moving safely and efficiently.
Safety Program & Manual Development
A well-written safety manual is the foundation of an effective safety program. We develop customized safety manuals that clearly outline workplace hazards, required controls, and expectations for safe work practices – tailored to your specific operations.
This Safety Manual will include:
- Identification of workplace hazards specific to your operations
• Industry-aligned control measures and best practices
• Customization to match your workflows and company structure
• Clear, practical language for employee use and training
• Editable Word and PDF versions of the final manual
Followed by a review meeting to address questions and implementation for this new Safety Manual.
A professionally developed safety manual supports regulatory compliance, employee training, and third-party pre-qualification requirements such as ISNetworld, while providing long-term guidance for your team.
Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
We provide Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments to help you understand not just what hazards exist, but which ones pose the greatest risk to your operation. Using a structured severity and likelihood approach, we prioritize hazards so your resources are focused on what matters most.
Our assessment typically includes:
- Multi-day onsite evaluation of operations and work processes
• Risk ranking based on severity and probability
• Identification of both existing and potential hazards
• Review of safety documentation and procedures
• Analysis of prior incident and injury trends
• Practical, customized risk-reduction recommendations
This process goes beyond a visual inspection by incorporating document review and historical incident data to identify recurring issues and gaps in current controls. The result is a clear understanding of where your highest risks exist and how to address them effectively.
OSHA Compliance & Citation Support
Regulatory requirements and citations can be complex and time-sensitive. We provide OSHA Compliance & Citation Support to help you understand requirements, respond effectively, and implement practical corrective actions.
This service can include:
- Assistance responding to OSHA or regulatory citations
• Development of corrective action and abatement plans
• Guidance during audits and regulatory inspections
• Liaison support when communicating with regulators
• Review of compliance gaps and documentation
• Practical recommendations to prevent future violations
Our goal is to help you resolve issues efficiently, maintain compliance, and strengthen your safety program to reduce future regulatory exposure.
Workplace Safety Training
Effective safety training ensures employees understand workplace hazards and how to work safely. We provide instructor-led training designed to meet regulatory requirements while delivering practical, real-world guidance your team can apply immediately.
Training can be conducted onsite at your facility and includes both classroom instruction and hands-on evaluation where applicable.
Common courses offered include:
- OSHA 10 & 30-Hour (Construction & General Industry)
• HAZWOPER (40-Hour, 24-Hour, and 8-Hour Refresher)
• Competent Person – Excavation & Trenching, Fall Protection, Scaffolding
• Confined Space & Confined Space Rescue
• First Aid & CPR (2-Year Certification)
• Equipment Training with Practical Evaluation
• Workplace Violence Prevention & Active Shooter Response
Training programs are structured to support compliance, improve hazard recognition, and strengthen safe work practices across your organization.
Safety Leadership & Engagement Talks
Safety culture starts with engagement. We provide focused Safety Leadership & Engagement Talks designed to reinforce safe work practices, improve hazard awareness, and help employees understand the “why” behind safety requirements.
These sessions can include:
- Industry-specific safety topics
• Real-world examples and lessons learned
• Practical strategies for improving safety performance
• Interactive discussion and Q&A
• Emphasis on proactive hazard recognition
These talks are ideal for kickoff meetings, leadership sessions, or company events where strengthening safety culture is the goal.
