Raising The Standard Safety Consulting

Raising The Standard Safety Consulting brings comprehensive workplace safety expertise to Honolulu's diverse business community. Founded by certified safety professionals with extensive experience in Hawaii's unique regulatory environment, they specialize in helping businesses achieve and maintain OSHA compliance while creating genuinely safe work environments. Their approach goes beyond basic compliance checking to build safety cultures that protect employees and reduce liability risks. They work with businesses across all industries, from tourism and hospitality to construction and manufacturing, understanding that each sector faces distinct safety challenges in Hawaii's tropical climate and diverse workforce environment.

The company offers thorough OSHA compliance audits that identify potential violations and provide clear remediation steps. Their workplace safety assessments evaluate everything from ergonomic risks to chemical storage protocols. Customized safety training programs address industry-specific hazards and include both English and multilingual options to serve Hawaii's diverse workforce. Fire safety services encompass evacuation planning, sprinkler system compliance, and coordination with local fire departments. They develop comprehensive safety programs that include written policies, incident reporting procedures, and ongoing monitoring systems. Their emergency preparedness planning addresses unique Hawaii concerns like tsunamis, hurricanes, and volcanic activity. Additional services include safety committee facilitation, workers' compensation claim reduction strategies, and expert witness services for safety-related legal matters.

The engagement begins with a detailed consultation to understand your business operations, current safety practices, and specific concerns. They conduct a comprehensive facility assessment over 1-2 days, documenting hazards and interviewing employees at various levels. Within one week, you receive a prioritized action plan with immediate, short-term, and long-term recommendations. Implementation support includes helping you address critical issues first, followed by systematic improvements to lower-priority items. They provide all necessary documentation templates and assist with policy development. Training sessions are scheduled to accommodate your operational needs, with follow-up assessments to ensure new procedures are being followed effectively.

Primary service area covers all of Oahu, including Honolulu, Pearl City, Kailua, and surrounding communities. They also provide services throughout the Hawaiian Islands, including Maui, Big Island, Kauai, and Molokai. Inter-island travel costs are included in project pricing for comprehensive safety consulting engagements. Remote consultation services are available for smaller businesses on neighbor islands, with on-site visits scheduled as needed.