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The Construction Safety Institute, Inc (CSI) was founded in 1992 by one of the most recognized Safety Professionals in the Construction Industry for Cal/OSHA safety compliance, training, consulting and other valuable related services.   As the premier provider of Cal/OSHA compliance services, CSI has helped thousands of companies with their safety and compliance needs. Our unique and over all safety, training, consulting, legal & other services has helped companies to get into a compliance status and stay there, while providing a pro-active safety culture for the employees and the employers.

 

Of course, the inspection and consultation is complimentary and the information gathered is completely confidential. It could mean the difference in discovering expensive and completely avoidable citations.  It’s well worth your time and there’s no obligation.

Our Monthly Safety Program and support services include the following services:

Written Safety Programs, Inspection Documentation (with reports), Comprehensive Safety Inspections, Safety Training Certifications, Training Materials, Support Defense Services for Cal/OSHA Citations & Fines, JSA’s, Site Specific Safety Plans, IIPP Development, On-Going Monthly Safety Services, On-Call 24/7, Expert Witnessing, Workers Comp. Claims Management, Workers Comp. Claims Review, Jobsite Consultation Services and many other vital services to your Safety needs.


Documentation

Cal/OSHA requires that companies have written safety programs. In addition to an IIPP, all of the programs that pertain to a company’s industry are also required. At CSI we will develop your Written Safety Programs exclusively for your company, your industry and for your specific locations. Plans will be kept current with the Cal/OSHA code for as long as you are on our Monthly Safety Services plan. All programs will be implemented while providing all necessary training to your staff. 

Listed below are the types of Written Safety Programs that are required by Cal/OSHA: 

Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Hazardous Communication Program
Emergency Action Plan
Fire Prevention Program
Accident Investigation Program 
Energy Control Lock/out Tag/out Program
Machine Guarding Program
Hearing Protection Program
Fall Protection Program 
Workplace Violence and Security Program
Hazardous Materials Program 
Respiratory Protection Program
Heat & Illness Protection Program
Code of Safe Practices
And a lot more……………………

Inspections

Depending on your company and jobsite needs, your on-going inspections may include some of the following elements:

Identification of unsafe conditions and work practices
Comprehensive Monthly Inspection Report
Digital photographs of possible citable issues tied to Cal/OSHA regulations
Instructions, recommendations to correct unsafe conditions/work practices
Actions to abate and correct identified hazards
Review of current corrective actions and controls
Regulation & Compliance Review
Documentation Review
Selected Employee / Employer Interviews
And more…………….

Different Types of inspections include:

Comprehensive Inspections (JSA’s w/reports)
Job Task Analysis
Accident/Incident Investigations
And more…………….

 

Cal/OSHA requires that companies conduct facility or job-site inspections to identify hazards and unsafe practices. You are required to maintain records of these inspections. As a CSI client, you will receive weekly, bi-weekly or monthly comprehensive inspection reports by an experienced and qualified safety inspector.

Safety Training

Cal/OSHA requires that every company in the state of California provide their employees with safety orientation, specific certifications, ongoing refresher classes and other necessary training classes as required by Cal/OSHA, Title 8 Regulations. As an ongoing monthly client, you will receive these mandatory services from a qualified and experienced Safety Professional and/or Trainer. On-site training services are available throughout the State of California along with 6 other Western States.  All materials in English and or Spanish are provided as requested for each training course.

Your safety training may include some of the following:

*  First Aid, CPR & AED Training
*  Fall Protection
*  Confined Space
*  OSHA 10 & 30 Hour
*  Crane Operator (NCCCO)
*  Rigging  (NCCCO)
*  Lead
*  Asbestos
*  Forklift Operator
*  Aerial/Man Lift Operator
*  Respiratory Protection
*  Flagger Training
*  Fire Extinguisher
*  And a lot more.....


Defense

Cal/OSHA Fines & Citations *

When Cal/OSHA fines and citations are involved, we are staffed with some of the most experienced safety professionals in the industry.  Our Compliance Team is led by someone with over 17 years in the Construction Industry and has acquired his Doctorate Degree in Law, specializing in OSHA Compliance.  The Compliance Team also is staffed and contracts with other Attorney’s, Certified Safety Professionals, Expert Witness and other valuable Safety Professional’s within the industry. 

Don’t be abused by the system and don’t pay for unnecessary fines. In the event of a Cal/OSHA citation or fines, our ongoing support customers receive the following types of services within a clients Monthly Safety Program:

Comprehensive Incident/Accident Investigation and Reports as Required
Assistance in Contacting Cal/OSHA after an Incident  and/or Accident
Comprehensive Citation Review
Writing and Filing of Cal/OSHA Appeals
Writing and Filing of Cal/OSHA Amendments  as necessary
Representation at all Cal/OSHA Informal Conferences and Hearings
Representation at all Cal/OSHA Area, District, and 
State, Regional & Federal Levels
Complete monitoring and case management of the entire Appeals Process  Comprehensive support until the case closes

* In some cases, CSI uses both accredited and non-accredited attorney’s for all of our OSHA cases.  Some of our staffed and contracted attorney’s are licensed to practice law and others are not.  All other Safety Professionals hold a current status with each of their respective credentials.

Support

We also include the following in your Monthly Safety Program:

We will help with OSHA forms 300 & 301 (due every year)
MSDS Training
Training of Responsible Persons
Review of required Postings Federal and State
Workplace Hazard Identification Procedure (Supervisors)
Program Implementation  (IIPP)
Review of Current Safety Programs with ongoing changes and updates
Anonymous reporting of jobsite hazards or hazardous employees to employer and/or CSI
Pre Construction Safety Qualifications
And a lot more………….

24/7 – 365 Program

In our 24/7 – 365 Program, CSI has made available to all clients either with or without the Monthly Safety Program or any Contractor that is not a client, in having access to reach a Safety Professional in any type of situation when needed.  At least 1 of our staffed and/or contracted Safety Professionals are available and on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Whether you have a safety questions to ask about a specific situation or task on a jobsite or if you may be faced with a serious accident, CSI is here to help you get through any situation you might need help with.

Here at CSI, our safety motto is, “Everyone is going home today the same way they came to work….in one piece”. Call us for a Free internal safety assessment and consultation, along with a written report with the full compliance details  It’s like a friendly safety audit and update where we would walk around your facility or jobsite with you, pointing out any potential Cal/OSHA issues such as hazards and possible violations. Afterwards, we will make recommendations for correction, whether or not you decide to use our services.