Core Safety Group

Safety Program Assessment

Elevate your safety program to new heights.

Identify compliance gaps, benchmark your program against OSHA regulations and industry best practices, and build a stronger safety culture, nationwide.

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Nationwide

Coverage across all 50 states

SAFETY PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

Turn your assessment into a roadmap for continuous improvement

A safety assessment doesn't end at a report. At CORE Safety, our assessment gives your organization a clear, measurable baseline across 12 key functions, benchmarked against OSHA regulations and industry best practices. We establish function-level benchmarks that give you both quantitative scores and qualitative insight into your program's performance. Annual re-scoring allows you to track progress, demonstrate improvement to clients and regulators, and turn your findings into a concrete roadmap for continuous improvement.

Quantitative Scoring

Each of the 12 functions receives a numeric score, giving leadership a clear, objective view of program strength by area.

Gap Identification

We pinpoint the specific policies, practices, and behaviors that present the greatest risk or regulatory exposure for your organization.

Year-Over-Year Tracking

Annual reassessments let you measure progress, demonstrate ROI on safety investments, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

HOW IT WORKS

ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONS

WHO WE SERVE

WHAT IS A SAFETY PROGRAM ASSESSMENT?

A comprehensive evaluation of your entire safety program

Our Safety Program Assessment gives organizations a clear path from reactive, check-the-box compliance to a proactive safety strategy built on real data tied to your long-term strategic goals. We start by understanding where your program stands today, then scale our recommendations to match your team’s size, budget, and bandwidth. The assessment digs into your current safety management system as it compares to the requirements set forth by OSHA federal regulation, pinpoints your risk profile, and lays the groundwork for employee-driven initiatives that build a stronger safety culture from within.

HOW IT WORKS

A clear, five-phase assessment process

  • Discovery and Intake

Our consultants begin with a discovery meeting with your leadership team to understand your organizational structure, existing resources, safety goals, and any areas of known concern. From there, the assessment is fully scalable to your organization's needs. Whether you're looking for a focused review of a few high-priority functions or a comprehensive evaluation spanning multiple days, CORE tailors the scope and depth of the engagement to deliver the most value for your team.

  • Program Evaluation

Our consultants conduct a thorough review of your current written safety programs, policies, and procedures against all 12 assessment functions. We evaluate not just what is written, but whether your actions reflects current OSHA standards and are being applied consistently across your organization. From training records and hiring practices to employee involvement, every gap is documented so your team has a clear picture of where your program stands today.

  • Onsite Observation

Where applicable, our consultants perform onsite walkthroughs to observe your safety practices in action. Our team evaluates how your written policies translate into daily operations, identifies discrepancies between documented procedures and actual workplace behavior, and notes any physical hazards or compliance concerns observed during the walkthrough.

  • Benchmark and Scoring

Once the review and walkthrough are complete, each of the 12 assessment functions receives both a quantitative and qualitative score. This scoring process gives your leadership team an objective, data-driven view of where your program performs well and where improvement is needed. By establishing a clear baseline, you have a concrete starting point to measure future progress and demonstrate the impact of your safety investments over time.

  • Report Delivery and Follow-Up

At the conclusion of the assessment, you receive a detailed manual outlining findings from every function reviewed. The manual includes prioritized corrective actions organized by urgency and impact, so your team knows exactly where to focus first. We also provide measurable improvement goals and cultural development recommendations designed to strengthen safety at every level of your organization. For teams looking to go further, ongoing support from your CORE Safety Manager is available to help implement changes and keep your program on a path of continuous improvement long term.

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ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONS

No aspect of your program goes unexamined

Our assessment evaluates risk management and loss control practices across 12 core functions, each adaptable to your organization's size, structure, and industry requirements.

Company safety manual

Safety inspections & audits

Safety training

Hiring practices

Safety policy review

Substance abuse program

Accident investigation & claims management

Fleet safety/DOT compliance

Environmental controls

Subcontractor safety

Disciplinary policy

Employee involvement

WHO WE SERVE

Built for organizations that take safety seriously

Whether you're in construction, manufacturing, warehousing, or healthcare, our assessment is fully customized to your industry's regulatory environment and organizational structure. CORE consultants are available to conduct assessments anywhere in the United States.

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Jason Hamning

Natina

We just recently worked with CORE Safety to provide an assessment of our company and the knowledge and service they provided was outstanding! They took the time to walk the entire site and provided relevant feedback of all findings and opportunities. A very detailed report was also provided at the end of the experience that our team can use to implement solutions based on priority to ensure that we are focused correctly on all opportunities. Would definitely use again and highly recommend!

Frequently Asked Questions

A safety program assessment is a comprehensive, expert-led review of your organization's health and safety management system. It identifies compliance gaps, benchmarks your performance against OSHA regulations and industry standards, and provides a prioritized roadmap for improvement — helping you reduce incidents, lower liability exposure, and build a stronger safety culture.

You receive a detailed written report summarizing findings, function-level benchmark scores, and prioritized corrective actions. CORE can also provide ongoing consulting support to help implement recommended changes and conduct annual reassessments to track your improvement over time.

Yes. Having a written program is a starting point, but the assessment evaluates whether your program is current, complete, and actually being followed in day-to-day operations. Many organizations discover significant gaps between what their documentation says and what is happening on the ground — and those gaps are where OSHA citations and incidents occur.

The assessment is tailored to the organization, focusing on twelve crucial functions, which may include; Company Manual, Safety Inspections/Loss Control Auditing, Safety Training, Hiring Practices, Substance Abuse Program, Accident Investigation & Claims Management, Fleet Safety/DOT Compliance, Environmental Controls, Subcontractor Safety, Disciplinary Policy, Employee Involvement, and Leadership Commitment.

Yes, we offer assistance with meeting third-party pre-qualification requirements, including ISNetworld®, PICSTM, MICCSTM, and PEC PremierTM.

We assist in implementing the recommended changes by providing a behavior-based approach, coaching and mentoring at all levels of the organization, conducting OSHA based training programs, and ensuring thorough risk and safety auditing. Additionally, we help in establishing measurable objectives and goals for continuous improvement.

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