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Authorized OSHA Outreach Training and CSP-Led Safety Consulting

Safety Programs that hold up when someone asks to see them.

Most compliance problems aren’t discovered during a walkthrough. They’re discovered during an inspection, after an incident, or when a prime contractor asks for documentation you don’t have. Pivotal Safety Consulting helps general industry employers get ahead of that - with authorized OSHA training that issues real DOL cards, audits conducted the way inspectors actually conduct them, and written programs built for your operation rather than pulled from a template library.

Headquartered in Colorado. Available on-site nationwide.

Our Services

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This 10-hour program provides entry-level workers and health and safety committee members with a comprehensive overview of the hazards they may encounter on a general industry site. This OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer led course, based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry standards, emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention.

By bringing this training on-site, your team benefits from a curriculum tailored to your specific facility and equipment, ensuring the examples and discussions are immediately relevant to your daily operations.

Key Program Features

  • Duration: Two 5-hour days. Splitting the ten hours across two half-days lets your team stay productive rather than losing two full production days.

  • Format: In-person, interactive training featuring site-specific Q&A, real-world case studies, and hands-on demonstrations.

  • Certification: Upon successful completion, all participants will receive an official Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card.

Course Topics Include:

  • 6-hour Required Modules (Minimum 1-hour of instructor/student contact time per topic):

    • Introduction to OSHA (Rights, Employer Responsibilities, and Filing Complaints)

    • Walking and Working Surfaces (including Fall Protection)

    • Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention

    • Electrical Safety

    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    • Hazard Communication (GHS)

  • 2-hour Required Elective Modules (Minimum length 30 minutes per topic/at least 2 topics required):

    • Hazardous Materials

    • Permit-Required Confined Spaces

    • Lockout/Tagout

    • Machine Guarding

    • Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

    • Bloodborne Pathogens

    • Ergonomics

    • Fall Protection

    • Powered Industrial Vehicles

    • Additional elective topics available on request - let your trainer know during booking which topics you’d like covered.

  • 2-hour Optional Modules (Minimum length 30 minute per topic)

    • Have something specific in mind that wasn’t listed? Want to expand on the required elective topics? During booking let your trainer know which topics you would like to cover.

Attendance & Logistics

To maintain the quality of instruction and meet federal compliance standards, the following attendance guidelines apply:

  • Minimum Class Size: 3 Students

  • Maximum Class Size: 40 Students (to ensure adequate instructor-to-student interaction)

  • Schedule: Two days of instruction, maximum of 7.5 hours per day instructor/student contact time. Mandatory 10 minute break every 2 hours and 30 minute lunch after 5 hours.

  • Location: Training can be delivered at your facility or at an off-site venue arranged for the class. On-site delivery is included within Colorado’s Front Range. For off-site delivery, we can arrange a meeting space at a library, conference center, or similar venue, or use a location you provide. The training space needs classroom-style seating for the group and a screen or monitor for audiovisual materials.

Pricing

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Advanced Safety Leadership & Compliance Training

Led by an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, this 30-hour program is designed for employees with safety responsibilities. This course provides an in-depth dive into hazard recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention based on OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards.

Delivered on-site by an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, this program allows your leadership team to analyze safety protocols within context of your specific facility, fostering a stronger internal safety culture.

Key Program Features

  • Duration: Conducted over a minimum of four consecutive days to comply with OSHA’s mandatory 7.5-hour daily contact limit on instruction.

  • Format: In-person, interactive training featuring site-specific Q&A, real-world case studies, and hands-on demonstrations.

  • Customized Learning: Includes specialized elective modules tailored to the unique hazards and machinery found at your site.

  • Certification: Upon successful completion, all participants will receive an official Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 30-Hour General Industry card.

Course Topics Include:

  • 12-Hours of Required Content:

    • Introduction to OSHA (Rights, Employer Responsibilities, and Filing Complaints) (1-hour)

    • Managing Safety and Health (2-hours)

    • Walking and Working Surfaces (including Fall Protection) (1-hour)

    • Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans and Fire Protection (2-hours)

    • Electrical Safety (2-hours)

    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (1-hour)

    • Materials Handling (2-hours)

    • Hazard Communication (GHS) (1-hour)

  • 10-Hours Elective Content (Minimum length 30 minutes per topic/at least 5 topics required):

    • Hazardous Materials

    • Permit-Required Confined Spaces

    • Lockout/Tagout

    • Machine Guarding

    • Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

    • Bloodborne Pathogens

    • Ergonomics

    • Fall Protection

    • Powered Industrial Vehicles

    • Additional elective topics available on request - let your trainer know during booking which topics you’d like covered.

  • 8-Hours Optional (Minimum length 30 minutes per topic):

    • Have something specific in mind that wasn’t listed? Want to expand on the required elective topics? During booking let your trainer know which topics you would like to cover.

Attendance & Logistics

To maintain the quality of instruction and meet federal compliance standards, the following attendance guidelines apply:

  • Minimum Class Size: 3 Students

  • Maximum Class Size: 40 Students (to ensure adequate instructor-to-student interaction)

  • Schedule: Four days of instruction, maximum of 7.5 hours per day instructor/student contact time. Mandatory 10 minute break every 2 hours and 30 minute lunch after 5 hours.

  • Location: Training can be delivered at your facility or at an off-site venue arranged for the class. On-site delivery is included within Colorado’s Front Range. For off-site delivery, we can arrange a meeting space at a library, conference center, or similar venue, or use a location you provide. The training space needs classroom-style seating for the group and a screen or monitor for audiovisual materials.

Pricing

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The "Mock Inspection" Readiness Program

The most expensive way to discover a safety violation is during an official regulatory inspection. Our Safety Compliance Audit provides a rigorous, third-party evaluation of your facilities, acting as a "Mock Inspection" to identify liabilities before a regulator does.

Conducted by a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), this audit mimics the methodology used by federal and state inspectors. We don't just look for "common" hazards; we perform a deep-dive cross-walk of your operations against the complex web of local, state, and federal mandates.

Multi-Regulatory Scope

Unlike standard "walkthroughs," our audits cover the full spectrum of environmental and life safety regulations:

  • OSHA (29 CFR 1910): Thorough review of General Industry standards, recordkeeping (OSHA 300 logs), and specialized programs like LOTO and HazCom.

  • NFPA (National Fire Protection Association): Inspection of fire suppression systems, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), egress pathways, and combustible dust hazards.

  • EPA (Environmental Protection Agency): Evaluation of hazardous waste management, spill prevention (SPCC), and chemical storage compliance.

  • State-Specific Programs: Integration of unique state mandates (e.g., Cal/OSHA, NY PESH) and local fire marshal requirements.

The Audit Process

  1. Opening Conference: We meet with your management team to establish the scope and review existing safety documentation and injury logs.

  2. Facility Walkthrough: A comprehensive physical inspection of all production areas, warehouses, and mechanical rooms to identify physical hazards and "unobserved" unsafe behaviors.

  3. Employee Interviews: Brief, non-disruptive interviews with staff to gauge the effectiveness of your safety training and culture—a key tactic used by OSHA inspectors.

  4. Closing Briefing: An immediate verbal summary of "Imminent Danger" items or significant findings that require urgent attention.

Deliverables: The Compliance Roadmap

Following the audit, you will receive a formal Safety Audit Report which includes:

  • Prioritized Findings: Hazards ranked by severity.

  • Regulatory Citations: Every finding is linked to the specific OSHA, NFPA, or EPA code violated.

  • Corrective Action Plan: Practical, expert recommendations on how to abate the hazards and close compliance gaps.

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The Foundation of a Compliant and Productive Workplace

In the eyes of regulatory bodies like OSHA, if a safety procedure isn't in writing, it doesn't exist. A written safety program is more than a compliance checkbox; it is the fundamental "playbook" for your organization. It defines clear expectations, assigns responsibility, and provides the structured framework necessary to protect your most valuable asset - your employees.

Our Safety Program Development service eliminates the guesswork and administrative burden of compliance. We move beyond generic, "one-size-fits-all" templates to build a living safety manual that reflects your company’s unique culture and operational reality.

Our Comprehensive Approach

  • Gap Analysis: We review your current practices (or lack thereof) to identify exactly which OSHA standards apply to your specific industry and workforce.

  • Custom Policy Writing: Development of mandated programs such as Hazard Communication (GHS), Emergency Action Plans, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Respiratory Protection, and PPE Assessments.

  • Operational Integration: We ensure your programs aren't just legally sound, but also practical for your supervisors and easy for your employees to follow.

  • Site-Specific Consultation: For high-hazard industries or complex facilities, we perform on-site visits to observe workflows first-hand, ensuring that your written programs address the actual physical hazards present in your workspace.

Credentials:

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer, General Industry · Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Track record

  • 66% reduction in recordable injury rate at a multi-site manufacturer

  • 80% increase in near-miss reporting through frontline engagement

  • NFPA 70E and electrical safety program leadership across multiple facilities

  • EHS system integration through an acquisition

  • Multi-site, multi-state compliance across OSHA, EPA, and RCRA frameworks

  • Compliance experience across federal OSHA and state-plan jurisdictions including California and New York

About
Pivotal Safety Consulting

Founded and led by Rachel Pivarnik, a Certified Safety Professional with twelve years building EHS programs across manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods. Compliance experience spans federal OSHA and state-plan jurisdictions including California and New York.

Pivotal Safety Consulting is a woman-owned LLC headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, working with general industry employers nationwide.

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