OSHA Consulting and Auditing Services

Effective, safety and health consulting, available in real time, to elevate your safety culture.

Professional safety management reduces time intensive internal oversight while producing customized and effective deliverables.

OSHA Consulting and Auditing Services Features

  • Decrease potential for accidents, incidents, and near-hit accidents to help protect your employees, keep your production moving, and reduce insurance premiums.

  • Optimize staff by reducing challenges of managing safety in-house.

  • Ensure safety of workers through services tailored specifically to our Client’s projects, facilities, or hazards.

  • Save time using subject matter experts who can locate or create solutions expeditiously.

  • Increase compliance with regulatory agencies, including OSHA.

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Credentials That Set Us Apart


With over 113+ years of combined Industrial Hygiene and OSHA Consulting experience, three Certified Industrial Hygienists, and four project managers holding science focused graduate degrees, Summit delivers technically precise and defensible projects grounded in both academic and field expertise.

Our Most Common Client Services

OSHA, Hazard, and Risk Audit (OH&R Audit)

  • A complete and comprehensive OSHA, Hazard, and Risk Audit (OH&R Audit) managed by a Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist (either credentialed with a Master’s Degree) of your facility, operations, and field service work focusing on hazards, OSHA compliance, opportunities for risk reduction, and an increased focus on the following:

  • Emergency, Fire Extinguisher, and Incident Preparedness Review — alarm systems, egress and signage, first-aid readiness, fire extinguishers, safety showers, eyewash stations, and spill response

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — review PPE availability, employee usage, PPE signage, and hazards requiring PPE

  • Site Traffic, Forklift, & Pedestrian Flow Assessment — traffic pattern analysis, blind zones, loading zones, designated pedestrian walkways, and human-traffic interface risks

  • Slip, Trip & Walking-Working Surface Risk Review— floor surfaces, stairwells, platforms, handrails, dock edges, loading pits, housekeeping, and areas where falls can occur

  • Working at Heights Review — ladders, mezzanines, rooftops, platforms, aerial/scissor lifts, elevated work surfaces, fall-protection practices, anchor points, placing/retrieving materials/goods at heights, and rescue readiness

  • Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), & Confined Spaces — mechanical hazards, pinch/crush points, machine guarding, interlocks, LOTO devices, energy isolation practices, confined space classifications, signage, entry practices, etc.

  • Hazard Communication & Chemical Hazard Review — safety data sheet (SDS) accessibility, proper container labeling, chemical storage practices, and spill prevention

  • Detailed technical report with identified hazards and compliance gaps along with OSHA code violations (listed by chapter), risk prioritization, and includes site photos.

  • Project Management summary meeting with our team reviewing the findings.

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OSHA Required Written Program Gap Assessment

  • Review of Client’s current written safety programs and performance of a gap assessment relative to OSHA requirements. If Client has no programs, we will identify which programs apply to operations. Deliverables include a regulatory matrix, site-specific applicability notes, and a prioritized list of programs that must be created or updated.

    Most employers are required by OSHA to have 8-12 written programs.

Written Safety Program Development

  • Full development of OSHA-compliant written programs tailored to site operations. Programs including: Hazard Communication, Emergency Action Plan, Fire Prevention, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Walking-Working Surfaces, Forklift, Hot Work, etc.

  • Development of Site-Specific Safety Plans for facilities or construction projects.

  • Development of State specific plans including Accident Prevention Plans or Injury and Illness Prevention Plans

OSHA Required Training Gap Assessment

  • Review of current safety training and performance of a gap assessment. Identification of OSHA-required training based on operations. If Client has no safety training developed, we will identify which required training apply to operations.

  • Development of a tailored training plan including frequency of training and recommendations for a third-party online safety training platform (not associated with our firm) to provide expediated, cost effective, and efficient training moving forward.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Identification

Analysis of exposure types, hazards, and exposure assessment data to determine the correct OSHA compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) including the correct respirators, respirator cartridges, chemical protective clothing, hearing protection, safety toed footwear, gloves, safety glasses, face shields, welding protective clothing, etc.

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Sound Level
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  • Development of a sound-level contour map of your facility that visually identifies noise zones, noise areas, sources of high noise concern and includes recommendations for hearing protection in those zones and areas.

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Quantitative Respirator Mask Fit Testing

  • OSHA-compliant respirator quantitative fit testing for employees using a TSI PortaCount system for N95, half-mask, and full-face respirators.

  • Please see a quick video of the TSI PortaCount system here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YflxRI2QDw8&t=182s

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Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessment for Chemicals or Noise

  • Complete exposure characterization of chemicals or noise.

  • Any combination of 1 to 12 personal, area, colorimetric, and direct reading instrument samples/readings total including for multiple chemicals.

  • Industrial hygiene equipment and instruments are provided at no cost.

  • Full day of onsite monitoring included for up to 10-12 hours.

  • CIH developed and approved technical report detailing exposures, compliance status, and recommendations.
  • Project Management summary meeting with our CIH reviewing the findings.
  • 90 minutes of consulting support available from our CIH up to three months after the project.

Safety Consulting, Staffing, and Training Features

  • Decrease potential for accidents, incidents, and near-hit accidents to help protect your employees, keep your production moving, and reduce insurance premiums.
  • Optimize project staff by reducing challenges of managing safety in-house.
  • Ensure safety of workers through project management services tailored specifically to client’s projects, facilities, or hazards.

  • Save time using subject matter experts to initiate or create solutions to specific scenarios.

  • Increase compliance with regulatory agencies, including OSHA.

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Project Support and Project Staffing

We assist with remote or on-site safety management support at your project or facility, including multi-week to multi-month facility shutdowns, maintenance turnarounds, or rotational work. We can assist with all phases of project support or address ongoing support needs.

Common examples of project support and staffing include the following:

  • Auditing and Inspections
  • Employee Safety Orientations
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
  • Permitting
  • Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Control, and Closure Deliverables
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Project Support and Project Staffing

We assist with remote or on-site safety management support at your project or facility, including multi-week to multi-month facility shutdowns, maintenance turnarounds, or rotational work. We can assist with all phases of project support or address ongoing support needs.

Common examples of project support and staffing include the following:

  • Auditing and Inspections
  • Employee Safety Orientations
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Development
  • Permitting
  • Project Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Control, and Closure Deliverables

Historical Injury Trending and Reduction Strategy Development​

We evaluate past injury trends, near-hit accidents, workers’ compensation costs (loss runs), OSHA 300 logs, current work practices, training, and current mitigation controls to develop a practical approach to limit future accidents and losses to your organization. We then develop recommendations that can include program development, injury management practices, engineering controls, administrative controls, or personal protective equipment to help eliminate future injuries.

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You may be thinking, why not manage safety and OSHA compliance in-house?

Investing in safety can yield significant returns. Various studies have shown that for every $1 invested in workplace safety, a return between $2 –$6 will occur.

Increased accidents can lead to significant lost production time. Injured workers miss days of work, require ongoing medical treatment, and are often restricted in job duties by medical professionals.

Increased accidents result in a higher Experience Modification Rate (EMR) and increased insurance costs. The EMR is an indicator of how safe a company is operating and is used to calculate premium costs. The EMR is also a frequently used metric to separate safe companies and less safe companies from performing work for clients. Once an EMR is elevated to show a firm is unsafe in work practices, loss of work contracts is not unusual.

Workplace Injuries by State

Injuries can have a significant impact on the well-being and safety of workers across different states. Here are some key statistics regarding workplace injuries in the U.S.:

  • Vermont has the highest rate of non-fatal workplace injuries, with 2,896.54 injuries per 100,000 workers, attributed to its manufacturing and agriculture industries

  • Maine follows closely with a rate of 2,811.11 injuries per 100,000 workers

  • Nevada ranks third with a rate of 2,308.39 injuries per 100,000 workers, driven by its tourism industry and hazardous mining sector.

  • Wyoming has the highest rate of workplace fatalities, with 13 deaths per 100,000 workers, although the actual number is relatively low due to its small population.

  • Alaska follows closely with a rate of 10.7 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, influenced by rugged terrain and remote locations.

  • South Dakota ranks third with a rate of 7.8 deaths per 100,000 workers, while North Dakota closely follows in fourth place with a rate of 7.4.

Idaho, like other states, faces its own challenges regarding workplace injuries and fatalities. Here are some statistics on Idaho workplace injuries:

  • The Idaho Industrial Commission receives approximately 35,000 reports of workers injured on the job each year.

  • Around 35 of these incidents result in fatalities annually.

  • In 2021, there were 30 fatal occupational injuries in Idaho, a decrease from the previous year’s 32 fatalities.

  • This decline is encouraging, considering the highest number of fatalities in 2018 was 45 deaths.

Key industries with high incidence rates and total injuries in Idaho include:

  • Manufacturing: 1,876 injuries in 2021, with an incidence rate of 4.1 per 200,000 working hours.

  • Construction: 430 injuries with an incidence rate of 4.0.

  • Transportation and warehousing: 1,297 injuries, representing the highest incidence rate at 9.1 per 200,000 working hours.

These industries play vital roles in Idaho’s economy, but the high number of injuries underscores the importance of implementing robust safety protocols.

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Occupational Fatalities by Year

Unfortunately, thousands of workers die on the job each year. In 2021, there were more than 5,000 fatal workplace injuries, representing an increase of nearly 9% year over year. The occupational fatality rate in 2021 stood at 3.6, marking the highest annual rate since 2016. A work-related injury claimed a worker’s life approximately every 101 minutes throughout 2021.

Here are some additional statistics from 2021 provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

  • The fatal injury rate in construction and extraction occupations decreased by 2.6% from 2020 to 2021, though 951 fatalities were still recorded in 2021.
  • Exposure to harmful substances or environments resulted in the highest number of fatalities in 2021 at 798 deaths, an increase of 18.8% from the previous year.
  • Falls, slips, and trips in construction and extraction occupations accounted for 370 fatalities in 2021, a 7.2% increase compared to 2020.

These alarming statistics highlight the need for industrial hygiene services to prevent fatal workplace injuries. By prioritizing thorough exposure assessments, hazard control measures, and strict safety protocols, organizations can effectively protect their workforce and foster a safer work environment.

10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Standards

To help employers identify and address commonly cited safety standards, here are the top 10 most frequently cited standards identified by federal OSHA during worksite inspections. It is crucial to prioritize the prevention of avoidable injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the workplace, many of which can be mitigated through adherence to these frequently cited standards.

  1. Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926.501) – This standard addresses general requirements for fall protection in the construction industry, aiming to prevent falls from elevated surfaces.
  2. Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200) – This standard ensures proper labeling, communication, and handling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace, promoting worker safety.
  3. Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134) – This standard focuses on protecting workers from respiratory hazards by implementing effective respiratory protection programs.
  4. Ladders (29 CFR 1926.1053) – This standard provides guidelines for the safe use of ladders in construction, reducing the risk of ladder-related accidents.
  5. Scaffolding (29 CFR 1926.451) – This standard outlines safety requirements for the proper construction, use, and inspection of scaffolding systems, preventing scaffold-related incidents.
  6. Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (29 CFR 1910.147) – This standard aims to prevent the unexpected startup of machinery or equipment during maintenance or servicing by implementing proper lockout/tagout procedures.
  7. Powered Industrial Trucks (29 CFR 1910.178) – This standard sets forth safety regulations for the operation of powered industrial trucks, reducing the risk of accidents involving forklifts and other material handling equipment.
  8. Fall Protection Training (29 CFR 1926.503) – This standard emphasizes the importance of training workers on fall protection systems, procedures, and equipment, promoting safe practices in the construction industry.
  9. Eye and Face Protection (29 CFR 1926.102) – This standard requires the use of appropriate eye and face protection in construction activities where potential hazards may exist, safeguarding workers’ eyes and faces.
  10. Machinery and Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.212) – This standard focuses on machine guarding to prevent contact with hazardous moving parts and reduce the risk of injuries in the general industry.

These frequently-cited OSHA standards highlight areas where adherence to safety regulations and the implementation of industrial hygiene practices can help prevent workplace injuries and ensure the well-being of workers.