Choosing a Safety Consultant

We want to ensure you work with a safety consultant who will cater to your specific needs. Below are several things to consider. 

Over the past two decades, the number of academic degree programs in safety has skyrocketed. Unless you know the academics of occupational safety training and the present reputations of university faculties, do not give too much weight to safety degrees alone. It is better to rely on their track record and experience than on education alone.

Business owners and managers may find safety credentials and titles to be confusing. While some safety organizations are well-known, not all of them adhere to rigorous standards. As with educational background, safety credentialing should not be granted too much weight.

Check the consultant’s employment history. Look for proof that they have previously handled issues comparable to yours. Consider the challenges you encounter in qualitative terms. A competent safety consultant can implement strong safety management principles across various sectors.

Ask for the names and phone numbers of current and previous clients and get in touch with them. Avoid giving any one recommendation undue weight. Look for a fair, comprehensive evaluation of the earlier work. A great indicator of a valuable safety consultant is when a former employer becomes a current client.

The consultant must communicate in clear English, not technical jargon. Their advice is useless if you can’t understand what they are saying. A capable consultant must clearly and concisely describe safety regulations in understandable terms and the advantages of compliance for the company.

Even though there are other problems to prioritize, it is still important to ensure that the person you work with is a good fit for you. The consultant should make the client feel at ease, confident in their judgment, and eager to engage with them.