Three things to do in the next 10 minutes
Print it and put it in your truck.
Keep a copy in every company vehicle and on every active jobsite. When a GC asks for your safety program — and they will — you pull it out of the glovebox, not out of thin air. Print a second copy for your office.
Send it to anyone who needs to see it.
Your GC, your insurance agent, your bonding company — anyone who's ever asked "do you have a safety program?" gets a copy. Forward the PDF or print them one. This is what separates you from the guys who scramble.
Read Section 9: Safety Training Program.
You don't have to read the whole thing today. But Section 9 tells you how to run toolbox talks with your crew and what training to document. Spend 5 minutes with it this week. The rest of the program is your reference binder — pull it out when you need it.
That's it. You just handled something most contractors put off for years. According to OSHA, most small contractors either don't have a written safety program or have a generic template that doesn't match their actual work. You just solved that problem. Your program cites the specific OSHA standards that apply to your trade and state. It has your company name on every page. It covers the hazards your crew actually faces.
Need another safety program?
Running more than one trade? Working in multiple states? Your second safety program is $99, and every program after that is $49. A roofer who also does siding. An electrician expanding into Florida. A GC adding a second crew. Cover it all in another 10 minutes.
$49 for third and beyond
Know a contractor who needs this?
You probably know someone who's been putting this off. Send them to crewcompliance.online — it takes 10 minutes and it might save them from a $16,550 fine or a lost contract.
Or just forward them your receipt email. They'll figure it out.
Do you need a safety consultant to review your program?
Short answer: For most small contractors with straightforward operations — probably not. Your CrewCompliance program covers the OSHA standards that apply to your trade and state, cites the correct regulations, and follows the structure OSHA inspectors expect.
You probably DON'T need a review if…
- Your crew does standard work for your trade
- You're in a federal-OSHA state (which you are)
- No unusually hazardous materials or environments
- Program is for GC requirements or insurance docs
You SHOULD consider a review if…
- Confined spaces, demolition, lead/asbestos work
- Government contracts requiring a site-specific plan
- You've received an OSHA citation
- Insurance carrier specifically requires consultant sign-off
- Expanding into a state-plan state (CA, WA, OR)
What to prioritize for review
| Your Trade | Focus These Sections on Review |
|---|---|
| General Contracting | Fall Protection, Excavation & Trenching, Multi-Employer Worksite procedures |
| Roofing | Fall Protection (residential vs. commercial methods), Heat Illness Prevention, hazardous materials (hot asphalt, spray foam) |
| Electrical | Electrical Safety Program, Lockout/Tagout procedures, Arc Flash Safety (PPE categories, approach boundaries) |
What to bring to the consultation
- Your CrewCompliance PDF — printed or on a tablet
- A list of your current jobsites (project types, notable hazards)
- Your chemical inventory — what products your crew actually uses on the job
- Any previous OSHA citations or insurance audit findings
- Your actual PPE inventory — what your guys actually wear
- 3–5 specific questions prepared ahead of time
6 questions to ask the consultant
- "Are there any OSHA requirements for our trade that this program is missing?"
- "Is there anything in here that's wrong or outdated?"
- "If OSHA inspected one of our sites tomorrow, would this program satisfy them?"
- "What's the single biggest gap in our safety program?"
- "Is there anything specific to our state that we should add?"
- "Would you sign off on this as our company's written safety program?"
How to find a consultant (and keep it cheap)
💡 Free first option
- OSHA On-Site Consultation Program — free, confidential safety reviews for small businesses in every state. They will NOT cite you. This is a federal program designed specifically to help small employers. Find yours at osha.gov/consultation.
- Ask your insurance agent. Many workers' comp carriers offer free or discounted safety program reviews. Your agent may not advertise this — ask directly.
Paid review budget: $150–300 for a focused review of your program from an independent consultant. Look for retired OSHA compliance officers or OSHA Training Institute instructors. If someone quotes $1,000+ for a "review," they're trying to sell you a rewrite. You don't need that.