RETTEW provided a gap analysis for an equity firm where we evaluated the effectiveness of their occupational health and safety programs. The primary purpose of this audit was to identify health and safety hazards, assess the effectiveness of the current measures in place to control those hazards, and ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and…

A hydroelectric dam operator planned to strip and rebuild one of the pump turbines at their dam. The sheer size of these turbines presented many unique hazards, and the replacement required a constant presence from safety professionals to ensure a smooth transition. Since the operations could not halt completely, replacement efforts took place outside normal…

Recognizing the need to mitigate any safety issues during a $70 million construction project at a paper mill, the mechanical contractor working on the project requested on-site safety observation to document and recommend improvements to their construction safety methods. Between serving as part-time and full-time on-site safety consultant, as well as overseeing lock-out and tag-out,…

A major pharmaceuticals company planned to shut down their facility for three weeks to perform maintenance and install new equipment. With the shutdown requiring 24/7 safety coverage during the process, RETTEW was hired to provide oversight and evaluations of the work area. We offered full coverage for the staff — electricians, engineers, utility crews, welders,…

A construction firm was assembling a new furnace during a large-scale construction project at a local steel mill. The furnace would yield faster and more efficient bloom reheating, increasing the plant’s production speed substantially. However, because of the immensity of the project, the project owner and the construction company needed on-site safety support to help…

To be competitive in today’s manufacturing industry, companies have to constantly monitor and improve their equipment, production levels, and safety performance — all of which are aspects of a high-risk work program. When this large manufacturer had an open position that directly affects these areas, they needed immediate on-site support until someone was hired. RETTEW…

Safety is a top priority for this pharmaceutical manufacturer, so when two vitally important environmental health and safety (EHS) positions at their facility were vacated, the safety of both the employees and the facility were at risk. The client hired RETTEW to help maintain their top-notch safety standards and carefully monitor the day-to-day EHS operations….