I grew up on a farm and spent my early years in the trades, and on the production line doing real (honest) work, with real risks. That’s where I first saw how easily a shortcut or oversight could turn into something serious. Not because people were careless… just trying to get the job done so they can get home.

That’s what drives my work today.

At Forward Safety LLC, we specialize in helping manufacturing companies prevent fall hazards before they lead to life-changing injuries or a costly visit from OSHA. We are a fall protection partner for manufacturers who want to know that their people, systems, and operations are protected.

Most manufacturing ops leaders and safety professionals I speak to are trying to do the right thing, but they’re stretched thin, wearing five hats, and safety ends up as a box to check instead of a system you can trust.

That’s where I come in.

I’m a Certified Safety Professional that builds fall protection programs that work out in the real world. Not just on paper.

• Walkthroughs that show you where your risks are.
• Training that your team actually remembers.
• Support that doesn’t add more work to your plate.

Safety shouldn’t be one more task you have to get through. It should be something that carries your team home safe.

—Andy Phelan, CSP