Services

MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS
Management programs for business can develop into a monster with many heads.  Department Managers are in a battle for “their programs” and these battles affect the mission and the objectives of the business.  OSHCON, Inc. can provide managerial assessments and investigations to identify and define the issues; evaluate these issues; develop recommendations for resolution; and provide recommendations for proactive performance indicators for on-going monitoring. 

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
What is this culture and how can I change it?  The root cause to some of the decisions made by workers, supervisors and middle managers can be attributed to the culture of the organization.  The first step is the identification of this culture and how it affects the workforce, services of the company, and the reputation of the organization is essential.  OSHCON, Inc. can discuss this culture, how to identify the tell-tale signs of this culture, and work with the Senior Management Team to change it.

AUDITS AND ASSESSMENTS
The audit and assessment of the present state of the safety and health management programs can be helpful.  These audits and assessments are conducted using various methodologies, including the compliance audit; or the assessment compared to the nationally recognized standards, or other type of risk management assessments.  OSHCON, Inc. can provide these audits or assessments as needed.  Recommendations for improvement are included in the written reports.

EXPERT WITNESS
Walter Chun, PhD, CSP, CHSP, CHST has served as an expert witness for over 50 cases and he has been deposed over 25 times.  Please contact for referrals and references.

OSHA OR HIOSH INSPECTIONS
There are times when the client does not know what they need, but there is a concern that the regulatory agencies can assess fines and create “bad press”.  OSHA has inspected, cited and issued press releases for many employers and all of these events have been painful.  The biggest disappointment is that the client did not know what to do or how to handle the inspection process and answer the questions.  Further the actions to take after citations are issued are not clear and it is discerning to enter an OSHA informal conference and not know what to expect.   OSHCON, Inc. can help to walk you through the process to complete the abatement, prepare for an informal conference, and evaluate the pros and cons to be considered for further actions.

PROGRAM
The development and implementation of the safety and health program must be understood so that the program meets the regulatory requirements and is acceptable for recognition by the regulators.  Developing consistent and reasonable programs for each client takes into consideration the type of industry, the management concerns and culture as well as the effectiveness of the program.  OSHCON, Inc. can assist with the development and implementation of the safety program for you company.

CONSULTATION
You don’t know what you don’t know so it would be helpful if a consultation could identify what is needed to meet OSHA regulations and standards and how to approach the development of the program. For example, do I need a full time safety and health professional, or can we assign the program to a collateral duty person, or can the resources available from the insurance companies, and others be sufficient to meet the needs of the company?  OSHCON, Inc. can consult with your management team to identify various methods for the development of the safety and health program and explore some of these options.

TRAINING
Training for a variety of safety and health management, and safety and health topics can be provided for the client.  OSH training is required by the OSHA standards for various topics, e.g., respiratory protection, fall protection, hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens, etc.  Our approach to OSH training is also customized to the client by exploring the “train the trainer” approach to training so that the training and the repetitive training can be conducted “in-house”.  This is not only an economical way of meeting the training requirements but it involves everyone and helps to build and improve the company’s culture.  OSHCON, Inc. can meet with your management team and explore the various methodologies available for meeting the OSH training requirements.

INVESTIGATIONS
Investigations into near miss incidents, injuries or illnesses, or worker complaints may be needed.  Investigations provide a root cause analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.  These investigations can be included with the above mentioned audits or assessments.  Previous investigations have been conducted where the senior management team is trying to understand the weaknesses of their program or the sudden appearance of an unsatisfactory trend.  OSHCON, Inc. can provide these investigations when requested.  Walter Chun, PhD, CSP, CHSP, CHST has over 30 years of experience in conducting these types of investigations, audits and assessments.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANCE
Ambulatory Surgery Centers and others must comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code.  OSHCON, Inc. can provide an assessment regarding compliance with the Life Safety Code as required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Review of design plans and drawings for ambulatory surgery centers for compliance with the Life Safety Code is part of the cadre of services provided. Contact us to discuss a consultative visit and quote.

ABATEMENTASSISTANCE
Specific problems with work processes, equipment, facilities or procedures can pose challenges.  Abatement of hazards must be addressed using engineering controls, administrative controls, ventilation systems, or other unique strategies.  Walter Chun, PhD, CSP, CHSP, CHST has an MS in Occupational Safety & Health Engineering and a Doctorate in Occupational Safety & Health. He has worked on a variety of abatement strategies.  Some examples include: fall protection, handling hazardous chemicals, controlling exposures to toxic or hazardous atmospheres, development of special working procedures to provide administrative controls,  coordinate the conduct of risk assessments in the workplace, and working sessions to investigate and discuss organizational culture changes.  OSHCON, Inc. can assist with the investigation and development of abatement strategies for unique problem areas.