Manufacturing & Industrial Industries

Manufacturing Consulting

Workers in the manufacturing and industrial sectors make up a significant portion of the workforce and face numerous hazards, including machinery accidents, chemical exposures, and repetitive strain injuries. These risks extend beyond the factory floor to include transportation of hazardous materials, environmental impacts, and compliance with employment laws. However, there are effective solutions to mitigate these risks.

J. J. Keller® Consulting Services offer real-world, industry-specific expertise and assistance to help your manufacturing or industrial company create safer a workplace and simplify regulatory compliance across your entire operation.

You focus on production.

We’ll focus on protection.

Learn more by calling a Compliance Specialist today at 833-982-1236.

Manufacturing Safety

Safety & Compliance Expertise for Reducing Industry Risks

Health & Safety

Manufacturing and industrial companies must navigate a wide range of OSHA regulations, from the General Industry Standards (Part 1910) to specific standards for various manufacturing processes. Compliance is key because OSHA enforcement has intensified in recent years, with new programs implemented and fewer penalty reductions.

Trust us to help protect your company from violations, workplace injuries, workers’ comp costs and higher insurance premiums.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Active Shooter
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Confined Spaces
  • Electrical Safety
  • Fire Prevention
  • Forklift Safety
  • HazCom
  • HAZWOPER
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • PPE
  • Physical Security
  • Safety Culture
  • Scaffolding
  • Slips, Trips & Falls
  • And More

Environmental

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates many activities related to manufacturing and industrial operations, including waste management, air and water emissions, and chemical storage. Additionally, there are likely numerous state and local level requirements your company needs to be aware of.

We’ll help you understand your company’s environmental obligations and ensure you’re in compliance with all EPA and local regulations.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Air Emission Permitting & Reporting
  • Industrial Discharge Permits & Reports
  • RCRA Training
  • Regulatory Applicability
  • Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
  • Tier II Reporting
  • Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting
  • Waste Reporting
  • Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
  • And More

Transportation

If your company uses commercial vehicles, you must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, including those for driver qualifications, hours of service, and vehicle maintenance. But understanding, staying up-to-date and complying with these requirements isn’t easy.

Ensure your compliance with complex transportation regulations, improve driver safety and prevent costly violations with the help of an experienced consultant.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Program
  • Cargo Securement
  • DOT & FMCSA Compliance
  • Driver Qualification
  • Driver Training
  • Drug & Alcohol Testing
  • ELDs & ELogs
  • Hazmat Transportation
  • National Safety Code (Canada)
  • Vehicle Permits
  • Operating Authority
  • Safety Culture
  • Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance
  • And More

Hazmat

Handling and transporting hazardous materials such as chemicals, flammable liquids, and toxic substances require strict adherence to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). It only takes one mistake for your manufacturing or industrial operation to face major violation and even legal liability.

Let us help you understand your company’s risk and regulatory responsibilities, so you can avoid a serious accident or fine.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • And More

Human Resources

Compliance with wage and hour laws, employee leave policies, and anti-discrimination regulations is crucial for your company. Given the recent staggering lawsuit settlements and increased enforcement by the Department of Labor and EEOC, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re in compliance with employment laws

We’ll help you navigate those employment laws so your company can stay in compliance and avoid costly litigation.

Areas of expertise include:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • I-9
  • Labor Law/Employment Law Postings
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Soft Skills Training
  • Substance Abuse
  • Supervisor & Employee Training
  • Wage & Hour
  • Workplace Violence
  • And More

Consulting Services for Your Safety & Compliance Success

Safety & Compliance Programs

Our most complete, hands-on solutions for reducing risk, these subscription-based programs provide ongoing consultant support combined with an entire suite of services, from initial assessment to policy development custom plans, employee training and J. J. Keller resources.

Programs include:

Audits & Assessments

Get an in-depth analysis of the specific safety or compliance area you need help with. Services include a review of all documentation, processes, policies, procedures, and training, concluding with a full report of our findings and action steps for addressing risks.

Audit & assessment areas include:

Advisory Services

Gain objective, third-party guidance for navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements and best practices. Not only will our consultants eliminate potential blind spots, they’ll keep you up-to-date and recent and upcoming regulatory changes impacting your manufacturing or industrial operation. 

Advisory service areas include:

 

  • Safety Policies & Procedures
  • Safety Culture
  • Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • Motor Carrier Safety
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Guidance & Interpretation
  • Capital Project Execution
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Compliance
  • And More
Consultant-Led Training

Provide your employees and supervisors with a dynamic live training experience conducted by a consultant who is an expert on the specific topic you need taught. Lessons are customized for your industry and operation, and feature an interactive format, ideal for answering trainee questions and clarifying answers.

Training topics include:

Transportation

  • Accident Procedures
  • Cargo Securement
  • CDL-A Drivers
  • Defensive Driving
  • DOT 101
  • Entry-Level Drivers
  • Hours of Service
  • Non-CDL Drivers

EHS

  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Confined Spaces
  • Electrical Safety
  • Forklift Safety
  • HazCom
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • OSHA 10- or 30-Hour

Human Resources

  • Constructive Conflict
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • FMLA for Supervisors
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Workplace Violence
  • And More
Government Reporting

Simplify compliance with complex environmental and OSHA reporting obligations. Our reporting services will conduct a verification that you need to file a report, including specific state and federal requirements for your location(s). Then we’ll complete the reporting on your behalf, accurately and on time.

Reports include:

  • Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • Storm Water Pollution & Prevention Planning
  • Tier II
  • Waste Management
  • Wastewater/Industrial Discharge Monitoring
  •  And More

Learn more by calling a Compliance Specialist today at 833-982-1236.

OUR PURPOSE

We help ensure safe, respectful workplaces, job sites and highways. So employees thrive. So they return home each day to the families who love them. We empower businesses to excel by removing risk and giving them confidence that they are meeting complex regulations. We lead by example in our own communities by embracing those most in need and the programs that sustain them.