A Real Safety Program Built Around Your Facility
Most companies think they have a safety program. What they have is a binder. As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Scott Grack builds comprehensive safety programs for manufacturers in the Erie region that cover every regulatory area OSHA enforces, built around the specific risks of each facility he serves.
What You Should Have vs. What You Probably Have
Most manufacturers in the Erie region & surrounding areas have some version of a safety program. For most, that means a three-ring binder assembled years ago that sits on a shelf in the office. It might contain a few policies. It might reference standards that have since been updated. It probably does not cover everything OSHA would look for if an inspector walked through the door today.
A real safety program is a living system. It covers every regulatory area that applies to your operation. It gets updated when the regulations change. It includes training for your employees, documentation that proves the training happened, and an ongoing relationship with someone who knows your facility well enough to catch problems before they become citations.
As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Scott Grack builds safety programs for Erie area manufacturers. Scott also offers his services to businesses located outside Erie County, with reach into Meadville, Oil City and the surrounding areas. He develops comprehensive programs that are specific to the facility, specific to the hazards, and specific to the workforce. Custom tailored. No off-the-shelf packages. Every program starts with a walk-through of your facility and a review of your current documentation. What Scott learns during that visit determines what your program covers.
Regulatory Areas Covered by an ERTK Safety Program
Every facility is different. Not every company needs every item on this list. Scott assesses your specific operation and builds the program around what applies to you. The following are the regulatory areas an ERTK safety program can cover:
Per 29 CFR 1910.1200. Employee training on chemical hazards, safety data sheets, and product labels. Every employee who works near a chemical has a right to know what it is and what it can do.
Per 29 CFR 1910.36-37 and 1910.157. Aisle and exit clearance inspections, evacuation procedures, and portable fire extinguisher training. If your facility cannot prove that employees know how to get out safely, that is a citation waiting to happen.
Per 29 CFR 1910.95. Employee training on the effects of occupational noise exposure and training for employees who experience a standard threshold shift during annual audiometric testing. Noise monitoring to determine exposure levels across your facility is part of this assessment.
Per 29 CFR 1910.132. Hazard assessment documentation for every work area, analysis and recommendation of PPE required by job classification, and employee training on proper selection, use, and limitations.
Per 29 CFR 1910.147. Development and maintenance of energy control procedures, program audits, and training for both affected and authorized employees. If your facility has equipment that stores energy, lockout/tagout is not optional.
Per 29 CFR 1910.212. Assistance with proper machine guarding and employee awareness training on pinch points, blades, rotating parts, and other mechanical hazards.
Per 29 CFR 1910.305 and 1910.331-332. Inspections for unsafe electrical practices, employee awareness training, and safe electrical work practice training for authorized electrical workers.
Per Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act. Employee training on ergonomic hazards and practical methods for reducing repetitive strain, awkward postures, and light and restricted duty injuries.
Per 29 CFR 1910.178. Classroom training on safe operation, pedestrian awareness, and facility-specific safety protocols for employees who operate or work near powered industrial trucks.
Per 29 CFR 1910.134. Employee training on the proper selection, use, maintenance, and limitations of respirators. Fit testing to ensure each employee's respirator creates a proper seal.
Per 29 CFR 1910.1030 (if applicable). Training on the hazards associated with first aid response and exposure to blood.
Contributing to your facility's safety committee process, providing current information and updates, and delivering safety committee training that meets Pennsylvania's certification requirements for the workers' compensation premium discount.
Per the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act. Employee training on maintaining a safe, secure, and violence-free work environment.
Assistance finding answers to any safety and health question, liaison services with OSHA and related governmental agencies, and client representation during OSHA audits or investigations as required.
Per 29 CFR 1910. Ensuring all policy records are current, available to all company employees, and ready for review in the event of a safety and health audit.
Per 29 CFR 1926.500, 501, and 503. Employee training on the hazards associated with working in fall hazard areas.
Collection and analysis of air samples to measure employee exposure to airborne contaminants including dust, fumes, vapors, and chemical agents. Air sampling data informs PPE decisions, ventilation assessments, and regulatory compliance documentation.
On-site noise level measurements to determine employee exposure across work areas and job classifications. Noise monitoring data determines whether your facility requires a hearing conservation program and supports documentation for OSHA compliance.
How It Works
Scott Visits Your Facility
Free of charge. No obligation. He meets with you and anyone relevant on your team. He walks the floor, reviews your current documentation, and asks the questions to gain an intimate understanding regarding what your operation actually needs. This is not a sales call. It is how Scott determines whether and in what ways he can help.
You Receive a Proposal
Based on what Scott finds during the walk-through, he builds a safety program proposal that covers the specific regulatory areas that apply to your facility. The proposal lists every project, every deliverable, and every cost. You see exactly what you are getting, why it makes sense, and exactly what it costs before you agree to anything.
The Relationship Begins
Whether you need a single training or a comprehensive safety program, the relationship starts here. For retainer clients, Scott visits your facility on a regular schedule, attends safety committee meetings, conducts training, and updates your documentation. If something happens between visits, you call Scott directly — no additional charge.
What "Call Me Anytime" Actually Means
Some consultants are available during business hours when you have a scheduled appointment. Scott Grack operates differently. ERTK clients have a direct line to Scott. If OSHA shows up unannounced on a Tuesday morning, you call Scott. If an employee is injured on a Friday afternoon, you call Scott. If you have a question at any hour about how to handle a situation safely and properly, you call Scott.
This is not an answering service. This is not a ticketing system. ERTK clients have direct access to Scott. When you call, you are talking to someone who already knows your facility, your people, and your risks. He does not need to get briefed every time the phone rings.
How Pricing Works
ERTK pricing is based on what your facility needs. For companies that want ongoing safety program management, contracts are structured as annual retainers with flexible billing options. For companies that need a specific training or a one-time assessment, Scott provides a clear scope and cost before the work begins. Materials such as lockout/tagout equipment, labels, safety equipment, and audiometric testing are billed separately as needed. Scott will give you a proposal with specific numbers after he visits your facility.
Find Out Where You Stand
Scott will visit your facility at no cost and no obligation. You get an honest assessment. If it makes sense to work together, you get a proposal with real numbers. If it does not, you still walk away knowing more about your facility than you did before.