Houston Safety Consultants for OSHA Compliance, EHS Consulting and Training

Berg Compliance Solutions is the Houston safety consultant manufacturers and contractors use as their EHS partner. We build, manage, and keep up your OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA compliance programs, so you can focus on running your operation. We’ve served greater Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast for more than 22 years, working with clients in person at their facilities and job sites.

Most manufacturers we meet are good at what they do. They run busy shops, they care about their people, and they’re already doing a lot right. What they don’t have is the time or in-house expertise to keep up with OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA requirements while running the business. That’s where a safety consulting firm like Berg comes in.

Request a free consultation with a Houston safety consultant or call 888-784-1405. We’ll call you back within 2 business hours.

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What Does a Houston Safety Consultant Do?

A safety consultant finds a company’s OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA compliance gaps, then builds the written programs, training, and inspections needed to close them and keep them closed. With Berg, that work doesn’t end with a report. We stay on as your EHS department for as long as you need us.

For our clients, OSHA compliance services typically include:

• Compliance assessments that show exactly which OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA rules apply to your operation and where the gaps are
• Company-specific written programs and procedures, built around your equipment and processes
• On-site employee training your people actually understand
• Routine on-site inspections with written findings and corrective actions
• Mock OSHA inspections and industrial hygiene surveys
• Environmental compliance, including hazardous waste management, stormwater, SPCC, and air permitting
• Support during OSHA inspections and investigations, including responding to citations

Worried About an OSHA Inspection in Houston?

OSHA doesn’t warn you before it walks in, so the time to find your gaps is before an inspector does. Most manufacturers who call us aren’t facing an inspection today. They’re worried about what an inspector would find, or a customer is asking for proof of a working safety program.

We start by showing you where you stand. A mock OSHA inspection or FACTORY Risk Assessment walks your floor, reviews your written programs and training records, and gives you a prioritized list of what to fix first, along with an estimate of your penalty exposure. Then we help you fix it, and keep it fixed, so an unannounced visit isn’t something you have to worry about.

Already Inspected or Cited by OSHA?

If OSHA has already inspected your facility or issued citations, a safety consultant can help you respond, document corrective actions, and prevent repeat citations. Repeat violations carry much higher penalties, so what you do after an inspection matters as much as the inspection itself.

We help clients understand each citation, put corrective actions in place, document the work, and build the programs that keep the same issues from coming back. We’ve supported clients through complex OSHA investigations, and many of our longest relationships started right after an inspection. If OSHA is involved now, call us at 888-784-1405 so we can get started right away.

“We hired Berg Compliance Solutions in June of 2017 to help us resolve OSHA citations and get our company to full OSHA compliance. They did this with absolute minimum work on our end or disruption to our business. Berg has been on time, dependable, friendly and a huge asset to our team.” Robert Kager, Owner, Kager Industries

Local OSHA Compliance Consultants Who Know Houston

Berg works with clients in person, backed by a team that has served the Gulf Coast for more than 22 years. When something comes up on your floor or your job site, you’re working with people who already know your operation, not a national firm that flies in once a year.

Being local also means knowing the regulators. Houston-area employers fall under OSHA’s Houston area offices for workplace safety and TCEQ’s Houston regional office for environmental compliance. The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area also has stricter air quality rules than much of Texas, which can affect what permits and recordkeeping your facility needs. We help clients sort out which of those rules apply, and keep up with them.

Houston Manufacturing Safety Consulting

For manufacturers, our FACTORY-Safe partnership makes Berg your safety and environmental department: we build your programs, train your people, inspect your facility, and manage compliance month after month. Clients track their program’s status in Safety Trac, our web-based platform, so they always know where they stand.

One of our longest local relationships shows what that looks like over time. We’ve worked with a large steel fabricator in the area for more than 10 years under FACTORY-Safe. We helped them build their original safety program from the ground up, and we’ve managed it ever since. When they faced a complex OSHA investigation, we were right there with them, working through the process side by side. That’s the kind of partner you want when something serious happens.

We’ve also helped a number of local manufacturing startups get it right from day one. Each one started by figuring out exactly which OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA requirements applied to their new operation. Then we built the programs to meet those requirements and managed them as the companies grew. Starting with a solid program is a lot easier, and a lot less expensive, than trying to catch up after an inspection.

Most new manufacturing clients start with a FACTORY Risk Assessment, a full review of your OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA requirements, including shop floor hazards, written programs, and training, plus an estimate of your fine liability. It gives you a clear, prioritized plan before you commit to anything else.

Want to know what an assessment would find at your facility? Request a free consultation and we’ll talk it through.

What Our Clients Say

“I reached out to Berg to do an overall EHS assessment at my previous employer. Their knowledge and detailed work on the assessment gave us confidence in hiring them to ensure continued compliance in our overall EHS program. They were extremely flexible and didn’t ‘nickel and dime’ us like you may get with bigger firms. I highly recommend them.” Tracy Kriewald, Operations Manager

“We initially chose to use Berg for their expertise because we believe it is not cost effective to develop that level of depth internally. We continue to use Berg because Berg is not your typical EHS consulting company.” Daryl Lanaville, Plant Manager, Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure

★★★★★ Rated 5 stars on Google.

OSHA Safety Training in Houston

Berg provides on-site OSHA safety training for your employees, built around your equipment, your hazards, and your written programs. Training is part of every FACTORY-Safe and BUILD-Safe partnership, so new hires and refresher topics are covered without you having to track them down.

Common training topics include hazard communication, lockout/tagout, forklift and powered industrial trucks, machine guarding, PPE, fall protection, confined spaces, and emergency action. Training can also be delivered in Spanish through our training library, so your whole crew understands it. Every session is documented, so your records are ready if OSHA asks.

Houston Construction Safety Consulting

For general contractors, BUILD-Safe helps you build and manage an OSHA compliance program that meets OSHA’s controlling employer expectations, including subcontractor safety management. That means written programs, employee training, routine job site inspections, and a system for holding your subs accountable.

Superintendents and project managers are already stretched thin. BUILD-Safe takes the safety paperwork, training, and inspections off their plates, so they can focus on building, without leaving your company exposed. Learn more about our construction safety services in Texas.

How to Choose Among Safety Consulting Companies

A one-time audit tells you what’s wrong; an ongoing partner makes sure it gets fixed and stays fixed. That’s the biggest difference between safety consulting companies, and it’s the difference between a binder on a shelf and a program that holds up when OSHA walks in.

Our clients tend to stay with us for years, and our longest has been with us for more than a decade. That’s because the work never really stops. Employees change, equipment changes, and regulations change. Having a partner who already knows your operation means you’re not starting over every time. If you’re comparing safety consulting firms, our guide on how to choose among safety consulting companies in Texas covers the seven questions to ask any consultant before you hire.

What Happens When You Contact Us

1. A short call. We learn about your operation and tell you which OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA rules likely apply, and where the biggest gaps usually are.
2. A clear picture. If it makes sense, we assess your facility or job site and give you a prioritized list of what needs attention first.
3. A partner who stays. We build your program, train your people, and keep it current month after month, so you’re ready whenever OSHA shows up.

Frequently Asked Questions About Safety Consulting in Houston

What should you look for in a Houston safety company?

Look for a safety company that visits your site in person, has experience with manufacturers or contractors like you, and covers both OSHA safety and TCEQ/EPA environmental requirements. Ask whether they offer an ongoing partnership or just a one-time audit, and ask for references from long-term clients. Berg Compliance Solutions works with clients in person and has worked with some of them for more than 10 years.

What is the difference between a safety consultant, an EHS consultant, and an HSE consultant?

In practice, very little. A safety consultant focuses on OSHA workplace safety. An EHS consultant (environmental, health, and safety) or HSE consultant (health, safety, and environment) also covers environmental requirements from the EPA and TCEQ, such as hazardous waste, stormwater, and air permits. Berg Compliance Solutions provides all three, so clients get safety and environmental compliance from one partner.

Does Berg work with companies in person?

Yes. Berg Compliance Solutions works with clients on-site at their facilities and job sites, and has served the region for more than 22 years.

How do I prepare for an OSHA inspection in Houston?

OSHA inspections are usually unannounced, so preparation has to happen ahead of time. Start with a mock OSHA inspection or compliance assessment to find gaps in your written programs, training records, and shop floor conditions, then fix the highest-risk items first. Berg Compliance Solutions provides mock inspections and FACTORY Risk Assessments for manufacturers, including an estimate of penalty exposure.

Can a safety consultant help after an OSHA inspection or citation?

Yes. A safety consultant can help a company respond to an OSHA inspection or investigation, document corrective actions, address citations, and build the programs that prevent repeat violations. Berg Compliance Solutions has supported local clients through complex OSHA investigations.

What industries does Berg serve in Houston?

Berg Compliance Solutions serves manufacturers and construction companies in the area. Manufacturing clients range from established operations, such as a steel fabricator that has been a client for more than 10 years, to new manufacturing startups building their first safety programs.

Do manufacturers need both OSHA and TCEQ compliance help?

Most do. Manufacturers answer to OSHA for workplace safety and to TCEQ and the EPA for environmental requirements such as hazardous waste, stormwater, and air permits. The greater Houston area also has stricter air quality rules than much of Texas, so environmental compliance deserves careful attention.

Does Berg provide OSHA safety training in Houston?

Yes. Berg Compliance Solutions provides on-site OSHA safety training for employees of manufacturers and contractors, including hazard communication, lockout/tagout, forklift, machine guarding, PPE, and fall protection. Training can be delivered in Spanish, and every session is documented for your records.

How much does a safety consultant cost?

It depends on the size of your operation and what you need. Berg Compliance Solutions offers a free consultation, one-time assessments, and ongoing partnerships for a fixed monthly fee, so there are no surprise invoices. Once we understand your operation, we give you a clear number.

How should a new manufacturer get started with safety compliance?

A new manufacturer should start by identifying which OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA requirements apply to its specific operation, then build written programs and training to meet them. Berg Compliance Solutions has helped a number of local manufacturing startups complete that assessment and then build and manage their programs as they grow.

Talk With Our Houston Safety Consultants

If you run a manufacturing or construction company in the area, we’d be glad to talk. On a short call, we’ll look at what your operation triggers on the OSHA, TCEQ, and EPA side, where your biggest gaps probably are, and what kind of help makes sense for a company your size. No pitch, no obligation. Request a free consultation or call us at 888-784-1405.

Berg also serves manufacturers in Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas-Fort Worth. Looking for environmental help only? See our Houston environmental consulting services.