Health & Safety Insights

MCL Leising, operating as Britt’s Diesel & Automotive, is well known throughout California’s Eastern Sierras for its comprehensive diesel truck repair services and quality tires. The company has built a reputation for excellence, but like many small businesses, it encountered significant challenges, particularly in the areas of safety and compliance.

Facing Safety and Compliance Challenges

Owner Carrie Leising recalls the daunting task of preparing for an OSHA consultation visit. "We were expecting a visit from OSHA, and while it was just a consultation, we were not fully prepared and needed to be. We are new small business owners and due to our high experience mod rate (EMR), we were on OSHA’s high hazard employer list.”

Carrie added, “Trying to deep-dive into finding the right information and ‘fix’ what needed to be fixed was daunting. We knew that we were in need of an outside party to help guide us and help us focus on all of the important safety issues."

Partnering with J. J. Keller® Consulting

In their search for guidance, MCL Leising contacted J. J. Keller® Consulting. Carrie explains, "When we spoke with J. J. Keller, we found a partner who provided us with input that was vital to our preparation for the OSHA consult visit. With J. J. Keller, we were able to get policies updated and fix items around our shop that were going to be looked at closely by OSHA. It gave us peace of mind that we were ready for the OSHA consultation visit. We also felt that our business was much safer than ever, and this allowed us to set a precedent for the future."

Achieving Goals with J. J. Keller’s Consulting Services

The collaboration with J. J. Keller proved to be highly effective. Carrie states, "We absolutely achieved our goals with J. J. Keller’s Consulting Services. The details in our phone calls, written report and in-person conversations were on-point and knowledgeable. Our crew took J. J. Keller’s feedback seriously and if we had questions, our J. J. Keller consultant Laura Casey and her team were responsive and helpful."

A Strong Recommendation

Reflecting on the experience, Carrie says, "We would highly recommend J. J. Keller® Consulting to other companies because the value you receive from J. J. Keller matches what you are promised and more. It’s worthwhile to invest in making safety a business priority and I wished we had reached out to J.J. Keller much sooner."