Staying compliant with OSHA standards isn’t just about avoiding fines.
It’s about keeping your team safe and your business running smoothly. At The Lawson Group, we’ve been helping New Hampshire businesses with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance consulting since 1978. From OSHA audits to hands-on training, we’re here to make OSHA requirements clear, practical, and doable.
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Our OSHA Compliance Consulting Services
Compliance with OSHA Standards
We help you understand what standards apply to your workplace and make sure you’re covered. That includes:
- Writing and updating safety programs
- Conducting hazard assessments
- Providing OSHA training tailored to your industry
- Performing mock OSHA inspections so you know what to expect
OSHA Audits, Inspections & Citations
An unexpected OSHA visit can be stressful. We support businesses before, during, and after inspections. Our team can:
- Conduct a proactive OSHA audit in to identify gaps before inspectors arrive
- Represent your business during OSHA inspections
- Help you respond to citations and correct issues quickly
OSHA Complaint Letters & Self-Assessments
If OSHA receives a complaint about your workplace, you may be asked to perform a self-assessment. We’ll guide you through the process, document findings, and make sure your response addresses OSHA’s concerns.
Why OSHA Compliance Matters
OSHA sets the safety and health standards that workplaces must follow. These rules cover everything from fall protection and emergency exits to chemical handling and protective equipment.
For small and midsize businesses, it can feel overwhelming to keep up with OSHA standards and reporting. That’s where we come in, translating regulations into simple, actionable steps that protect your employees and keep your business compliant.
Common OSHA Standards We Support
OSHA standards cover a wide range of workplace risks, and knowing which ones apply to your business isn’t always obvious. Since 1978, we’ve helped New Hampshire and New England employers understand OSHA standards and turn them into practical, workable safety programs.
Our OSHA compliance consulting focuses on the standards most commonly cited during inspections, and most likely to affect everyday operations.
Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality
Poor indoor air quality can quietly impact employee health, comfort, and productivity. We help businesses understand what’s in the air their team is breathing and whether it meets OSHA standards. Our services include:
- Exposure monitoring for airborne contaminants
- Evaluation of ventilation systems
- Practical recommendations to improve air quality and reduce health risks
Occupational Noise Exposure & Hearing Conservation
Excessive workplace noise can lead to permanent hearing loss if it isn’t properly managed. OSHA requires employers to evaluate noise exposure and take action when levels are too high. We provide:
- Noise monitoring and exposure assessments
- Hearing conservation program development
- Practical noise control and exposure reduction recommendations
Hazardous Materials Management
Hazardous materials can create real OSHA compliance risks when they aren’t labeled, stored, or handled correctly. This section focuses on how chemicals are managed day to day—so your workplace stays organized, compliant, and safer for everyone. Our services include:
- Hazard communication support (labels, Safety Data Sheets, chemical inventory)
- Chemical storage compliance reviews
- Spill containment planning and response procedures
- Hazardous waste disposal guidance and documentation support
Chemical Exposure Compliance
Some chemical risks aren’t obvious until you measure what people are actually breathing or coming into contact with. We help you meet OSHA standards by focusing on employee exposure and the controls needed to keep it within safe limits. Our services include:
- Personal exposure monitoring (air sampling and related testing)
- Review of exposure limits and job tasks that may create risk
- Training tied to chemical-specific OSHA standards
- Practical recommendations to reduce exposure (engineering controls, work practices, PPE)
This often includes regulated substances like silica, lead, chromium (VI), formaldehyde, benzene, and more.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Hazard Assessments
Many employers don’t realize OSHA requires a formal hazard assessment before issuing PPE like gloves, goggles, or hard hats. Under OSHA standard 1910.132, employers must:
- Identify workplace hazards
- Select appropriate PPE
- Ensure proper fit
- Document the assessment in writing
We conduct PPE hazard assessments, help document compliance, and provide training so your team understands why and how PPE is used.
Walking-Working Surfaces & Fall Protection
Falls remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. We help businesses address OSHA requirements related to:
- Ladders and scaffolds
- Fall protection systems
- Elevated work areas and platforms
Our team evaluates real-world conditions, not just what’s written on paper, so protections actually work on the job.
Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy)
One of OSHA’s most frequently cited standards, lockout/tagout violations often happen due to unclear procedures. We assist with:
- Equipment inventories
- Equipment-specific lockout/tagout procedures
- Employee training on safe de-energizing and re-energizing
Exits, Emergency Planning & Evacuation
OSHA requires clear emergency action plans and safe exit routes. We assist with:
- Written Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
- Evacuation routes and signage
- Employee training so everyone knows what to do in an emergency
Hazard Communication
We’ve helped dozens of companies develop effective Hazard Communication programs that actually work. Our services include:
- Written hazard communication programs
- SDS evaluation and chemical inventories
- Employee training
One of our most notable projects involved working with General Motors and the United Auto Workers to develop an interactive training system used by more than 300,000 employees — a great example of making complex safety information understandable and accessible.
Powered Industrial Trucks & Powered Platforms
Equipment like forklifts, pallet jacks, powered platforms, and manlifts can create serious risks if operators aren’t properly trained or procedures aren’t consistently followed. We help you stay aligned with OSHA standards by focusing on safe operation and real-world job conditions.
- Operator training and performance evaluations
- Pre-use inspection practices and documentation
- Safe-use procedures for forklifts, pallet jacks, platforms, and manlifts
- Work-area assessments (fall hazards, clearances, access points)
- Practical guidance to reduce struck-by, tip-over, and fall risks
Machinery & Machine Guarding
Machine guarding issues are a common source of injuries and OSHA citations. We help you identify gaps and put practical protections in place, including:
- Machine guarding assessments (point of operation, moving parts, pinch points)
- Recommendations for safer guarding and work practices
- Support with corrective actions and documentation
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Confined spaces carry serious risks if not properly managed. We help with:
- Identifying and inventorying confined spaces
- Employee training
- Oversight of confined space operations
OSHA Training for Your Team
OSHA training isn’t just a requirement, it’s one of the best ways to prevent injuries and protect your people. We offer OSHA training that’s practical, easy to understand, and tailored to your workplace.
Whether you need onboarding training, annual refreshers, or OSHA-required instruction tied to a specific standard, we tailor training to your industry and work environment. Our training programs focus on real-world scenarios to meet your team where they are and make sure the information sticks.
Workplace Health & Safety Trainings
- PPE use and hazard awareness
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Confined space entry
- Hazard communication
- Emergency response and evacuation
- Noise and hearing conservation
- Chemical safety and exposure awareness
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
For healthcare settings, custodial teams, schools, and any workplace with potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids, OSHA requires Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) training. Our BBP training covers:
- How bloodborne pathogens are transmitted
- Proper use of PPE
- Exposure control plans
- What to do if an exposure occurs
Frequently Asked Questions About OSHA Compliance
An OSHA audit (or inspection) is when an OSHA officer visits your workplace to check compliance with safety standards. They may review records, tour your facility, and speak with employees. Having a mock OSHA inspection beforehand helps you feel prepared and avoid surprises.
Yes, even small businesses must follow OSHA standards. While you may not need every regulation, OSHA still requires training, recordkeeping, and safe work practices. We help small and midsize businesses understand what applies to them without adding unnecessary steps.
OSHA training teaches your employees how to stay safe and follow the rules day to day. A safety program is your written playbook that outlines how your business manages risks, from PPE use to emergency procedures. Both are required for compliance, and we help with both.
If you receive a citation, we can review the notice, explain what it means, and help you take corrective action quickly. We’ll also help you respond to OSHA, so you’re not left navigating the process alone.
Yes. We’ve worked with local businesses across manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and many other industries. Each comes with unique risks, and we tailor compliance strategies to your workplace needs.
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Our team is here to help you get ahead of inspections and improve workplace safety.
