Utilities and transit agencies operate in public view, with large workforces, electrical and mechanical hazards, and a duty to keep both employees and the public safe. Safety First Group brings the training and auditing discipline we developed in heavy industry to public operators.
Safety training for transit and utility crews
We build customized safety training around the work your crews actually do. Programs include:
- lockout/tagout and the control of hazardous energy
- electrical safety for qualified and unqualified personnel
- chemical safety and hazard recognition
- crane, rigging and scaffold safety
Training is available instructor-led on site, or online through SafetyAnywhere, so employees and contractors can complete orientation and regulatory courses on their own schedule.
Safety audits and gap analysis for public operators
A comprehensive safety audit to OSHA standards shows where your programs and field practices stand. Our on-site team prepares the facility, conducts the audit with minimal disruption to operations, presents the findings and works with your staff to create solutions and correct any violations. A gap analysis then gives you a clear plan to close what remains.
Lessons from heavy industry
The disciplines that keep refinery and pipeline crews safe apply just as well to maintenance facilities and field crews in the public sector: clear written procedures, real hazard recognition, consistent training and audits that lead to fixes. We bring all four, and we hold ourselves to them, with no in-house losses or claims to date.
Ongoing EHS support
Regulations change. We monitor OSHA and EPA regulatory changes and keep you informed, and we can provide on-site safety professionals for projects or ongoing coverage. Where you need written programs, we develop policies and procedures that meet or exceed OSHA standards for general industry.
Experience with public operators
Our teams have provided safety and training support to Houston Metro, alongside the energy and industrial companies we have served since 1997.
Call (281) 803-9775 or request a quote to plan training or an audit.