Kevin Tennyson, Owner and CEOFocusing on tailored safety solutions, OSHA regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives, SafeSource offers the best solutions to address the critical issues faced by clients.
“We bring a culture of safety to the entire facility and the organization’s environment,” says Kevin Tennyson, owner and CEO.
SafeSource’s comprehensive services include safety data sheet management and exposure assessment assistance. It excels in ergonomic assessments, emergency action plan development, job hazard analysis, safety audits and recordkeeping management.
Regulatory compliance services help clients understand and navigate the evolving safety requirements of the new 2024 OSHA regulations and facilitate new policies based on them. Assessing client facilities from an OSHA perspective, SafeSource highlights issues that need attention and determines immediate actions.
Designing strategic initiatives to minimize workplace incidents is the core strength of SafeSource. A safe and harmonious work environment provides a sense of insurance to clients for business continuity by addressing the impact of accidents on production flow and employee morale.
SafeSource harnesses cross-industry expertise, spanning government agencies to commercial enterprises, ensuring comprehensive solutions for all clients.
The workplace safety methodology adopted by SafeSource for its clients starts with thorough risk assessments and proactive hazard identification. It conducts Zoom interviews and onsite assessments to gain a complete understanding of the issues and potential risks beyond the initial information shared by the client. A gap analysis follows this to identify any shortcomings in safety programs.
SafeSource prioritizes addressing immediate concerns that can be tagged as violations or flagged by OSHA as ‘low-hanging fruit’ issues and designing a client-specific EH&S solution tailored for optimum work floor safety and productivity.
For instance, improper labeling of hazardous waste like isopropanol bottles can be a critical area that needs immediate attention. SafeSource educates the clients and ensures proper labeling of hazardous materials on the production floor to prevent misuse and potential OSHA safety hazards.
SafeSource understands that there can often be a disconnect between management’s stated commitment to safety and its actual implementation on the ground. Recognizing this common gap and stepping in as a liaison between management and workers, SafeSource integrates safety initiatives systematically into the organization’s fabric. It introduces strategies such as senior leadership walk-throughs, where senior leaders actively engage with frontline workers to demonstrate their commitment to safety.
We bring a culture of safety to the entire facility and the organization’s environment
Sometimes, employees themselves do not take mandatory safety precautions seriously. To get the workforce to comply, SafeSource steps in with its safety training programs, emphasizing the importance of regular participation in these programs for maintaining a safe working environment.
In one such case, a manufacturing sector client had an issue with their warehouse staff. They were reluctant to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), especially safety shoes, which are a floor requirement. Engaging directly with frontline staff, SafeSource discovered that they found the shoes uncomfortable. Taking their concerns seriously, it proposed alternative vendors with a wider selection of comfortable yet compliant safety shoes and achieved full staff compliance while maintaining safety standards.
Committed to his professional responsibilities, Tennyson spreads social awareness, leveraging his expertise as a writer and author. His two books—‘Work From Home Ergonomics’ and ‘The Culture of Safety Versus Safety Culture,’ educate the industry on the nuances of safety. He also upholds higher standards for the community as a responsible citizen by fulfilling his civic duties as a Commissioner for the Vallejo City Code Enforcement Appeals Board.
SafeSource’s holistic approach to workplace safety sets a new standard of excellence and creates a safe environment, empowering employers to drive long-term success.
