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Who We Are

Together, our Passion, Niche, and Values strengthen the foundation we’ve built and help guide us towards a clear path for why we do what we do, what we do better than anyone else, and who we are at the core. This commitment can be seen not only in the way we deliver service to our customers, or the relationships we build within our industry and partners, but also by the attention we’ve put into fostering a culture of safety and kindness amongst our own team. 

Our Passion

Our passion is made up of three words that remind us why we do what we do. It helps lead our health and safety decisions every day, the level of quality we bring to the job, and how we thrive to encourage the same culture of safety within the walls of other businesses. 

The question, “Are you willing?“, reminds us how important it is to resist the temptation of taking shortcuts when it comes to safety. It also serves as the basis for beginning a meaningful safety conversation with your staff that is relatable and inspires change.

photo of president, Rich Barcum in safety gear next to text about our passion
soiled man's arm raised in a fist next to text describing our niche

Our Niche

Our niche reminds us what we do better than anyone else in our field.

Although our specialty is providing environmental, health and safety (EHS) services, ultimately, we are in the business of PEOPLE. Regardless of the circumstances, we work with businesses in need of guidance and support, and we’re proud to have grown into the company we have by always fighting for what’s right with upstanding morals and justice for the people. 

Our Values

Our values embody the principles we hold ourselves accountable for. They remind us who we are and the way that you can expect any one of our team members to behave at any point in your journey with us. 

Just like our niche promises that we fight for what’s right, our values promise that we also do what’s right in partnership with our honesty, passion, professionalism, and high standards.

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About Us

Cardinal Compliance Consultants is an Ohio-based firm, founded in 2014. We specialize in environmental, health and safety services including consultation, program development, training, risk assessments, citation defense, lockout tagout (LOTO), arc flash analysis, industrial ventilation design and installation, safety staffing solutions, and much more. Our unwavering mission delivers expert, customized solutions that go beyond satisfying occupational and environmental regulatory compliance, while mitigating costly injuries, illnesses, and potential violations.

With an extensive network of health and safety consultants, Cardinal stands out in offering tailored technical and specialized services to clients in many industries, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, oil and gas, nuclear, city utilities, and more. 

map of the united states showing where Cardinal Compliance Consultants has worked and can work

Rooted in Toledo, OH, but committed to going anywhere we’re needed —

We have over 150 years of combined experience in the field and our team of experts have served clients all over the U.S. and in countries abroad. We are passionate about simplifying the standards, policies, and citations put in place by the Occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

We always guarantee honest and open communication. Our team will go to bat for you in the court room in defense of your citation, implement effective safety programs on jobsites to control hazards, and support you with all the essential training and education necessary to foster a culture of safety for years to come. 

Take Flight with Cardinal

Partner with Cardinal Compliance today and experience a superior level of service, expertise, and dedication that have made us a trusted leader in the field. Together, we can achieve and maintain regulatory compliance, enhanced workplace safety, and safeguard the well-being of your organization and workforce.

It’s simple. Every worker deserves to feel protected and empowered with the right knowledge, equipment, and practices to perform their job and return home safely each night.

Meet Our Team

Dedicated Team Members

Richard Barcum CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT

Richard Barcum CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT

President/Owner

Heidi Barcum

Heidi Barcum

Office Manager/Owner

Michaela MacRitchie, CSP

Michaela MacRitchie, CSP

Director of EHS Services

Jeffery Hutchins, CIH

Jeffery Hutchins, CIH

Senior Industrial Hygienist

Testimonial

What People Say About Us

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See what our customers are saying about us.

You guys hit it out of the park every time.
Ian Showers
Toledo Solar
You guys hit it out of the park every time.
Ian Showers | Toledo Solar
Ian Showers
Toledo Solar
The training was great, our staff was very impressed and felt everyone was able to learn new information. Some of the guys told me they were really surprised with the electrical safety part and really enjoyed learning CPR. They were very appreciative that they learned things they can also implement at home with their families. Phil and Jose's expertise and engaging teaching style made the safety training informative and enjoyable. They delivered CPR training with clarity and patience. Our employees feel much more confident and prepared to handle emergencies. I am newer to the safety and compliance manager role and was thoroughly impressed. I would like to build a relationship moving forward with Cardinal for our yearly training and future OSHA training.
Jesús
Evolved Safety
The training was great, our staff was very impressed and felt everyone was able to learn new information. Some of the guys told me they were really surprised with the electrical safety part and really enjoyed learning CPR. They were very appreciative that they learned things they can also implement at home with their families. Phil and Jose's expertise and engaging teaching style made the safety training informative and enjoyable. They delivered CPR training with clarity and patience. Our employees feel much more confident and prepared to handle emergencies. I am newer to the safety and compliance manager role and was thoroughly impressed. I would like to build a relationship moving forward with Cardinal for our yearly training and future OSHA training.
Jesús | Evolved Safety
Jesús
Evolved Safety
It was obvious the instructors tried to personalize the talks to the hazards/conditions relevant to the people in the class, which was much appreciated.
Chris Henson
A-Gas
It was obvious the instructors tried to personalize the talks to the hazards/conditions relevant to the people in the class, which was much appreciated.
Chris Henson | A-Gas
Chris Henson
A-Gas
Instructors were very knowledgeable and used real life examples to help student understand the material.
OSHA 30-HR Student
Instructors were very knowledgeable and used real life examples to help student understand the material.
OSHA 30-HR Student
OSHA 30-HR Student
The instructors are all engaging and impactful.
Alan Rutherford
LogistiQ Integration Solutions
The instructors are all engaging and impactful.
Alan Rutherford | LogistiQ Integration Solutions
Alan Rutherford
LogistiQ Integration Solutions
Flexibility in time and duration of class work [are great].
Steven Fleischman
City of Toledo Water Treatment Plant
Flexibility in time and duration of class work [are great].
Steven Fleischman | City of Toledo Water Treatment Plant
Steven Fleischman
City of Toledo Water Treatment Plant
The instructor and training facility were top notch and very professional.
CPR Class Participant
The instructor and training facility were top notch and very professional.
CPR Class Participant
CPR Class Participant
Everything i have heard [from our Spanish class with Marc] has been very positive. This is how we should proceed going forward unless we have unforeseen issues.
Matthew Good
NuCentury Textile Services
Everything i have heard [from our Spanish class with Marc] has been very positive. This is how we should proceed going forward unless we have unforeseen issues.
Matthew Good | NuCentury Textile Services
Matthew Good
NuCentury Textile Services
Michaela and Jeff were both great instructors, knowledgeable and informative. Michaela in particular made things as fun as possible. I did feel the some of the exercises were excessive...I wish we would have spent more time on the decision-making part, and how to deploy boom, track spills, etc.
Sarah Williams
City of Toledo
Michaela and Jeff were both great instructors, knowledgeable and informative. Michaela in particular made things as fun as possible. I did feel the some of the exercises were excessive...I wish we would have spent more time on the decision-making part, and how to deploy boom, track spills, etc.
Sarah Williams | City of Toledo
Sarah Williams
City of Toledo
Good!
Craig Miles
City of Toledo
Good!
Craig Miles | City of Toledo
Craig Miles
City of Toledo
The instructors were very knowledgeable and experienced which made it easier for them to teach the lecture portion of the class without making it too tedious. The hands-on portion was very interesting. We were given tasks to perform while wearing various types of PPE. The jobs were designed to give us a sense of how hard it is to perform simple tasks while wearing high levels of PPE.
Darryl Crooks
City of Toledo
The instructors were very knowledgeable and experienced which made it easier for them to teach the lecture portion of the class without making it too tedious. The hands-on portion was very interesting. We were given tasks to perform while wearing various types of PPE. The jobs were designed to give us a sense of how hard it is to perform simple tasks while wearing high levels of PPE.
Darryl Crooks | City of Toledo
Darryl Crooks
City of Toledo
The [CPR] class was very informative. Our instructor was very helpful and encouraging. I feel confident in my CPR and first aid skills. I would recommend this course to anyone asking.
Rachel Borell
The [CPR] class was very informative. Our instructor was very helpful and encouraging. I feel confident in my CPR and first aid skills. I would recommend this course to anyone asking.
Rachel Borell
Rachel Borell
Whenever we ask Cardinal to accommodate our safety needs for training or insight, they have never let us down. Thanks to Rich and his great team of professionals.
Scott Red
City of Toledo
Whenever we ask Cardinal to accommodate our safety needs for training or insight, they have never let us down. Thanks to Rich and his great team of professionals.
Scott Red | City of Toledo
Scott Red
City of Toledo
[I] Always take my CPR classes with them [Cardinal Compliance]. I love that it's interactive and actually enjoyable! Highly recommend!
Rebecca Kazimer
[I] Always take my CPR classes with them [Cardinal Compliance]. I love that it's interactive and actually enjoyable! Highly recommend!
Rebecca Kazimer
Rebecca Kazimer
Eagle excavation has partnered with Cardinal Compliance for many services. Rich and the Cardinal team have provided health and safety plans, training, site evaluations, PPE selection, and on-site exposure monitoring. We have found them to be very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. We recommend them for any EHS related need.
Keith Wilson
Eagle Excavation
Eagle excavation has partnered with Cardinal Compliance for many services. Rich and the Cardinal team have provided health and safety plans, training, site evaluations, PPE selection, and on-site exposure monitoring. We have found them to be very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. We recommend them for any EHS related need.
Keith Wilson | Eagle Excavation
Keith Wilson
Eagle Excavation
My office contracted with Cardinal Compliance for a lab inspection, and the whole process [was] fluid, straightforward, and well communicated. Jeff came out on time for the date of the inspection, did a thorough and informative inspection with all staff, and provided a detailed and comprehensive report to sum up [the findings of] our inspection. Great job Jeff and team!
Matthew McFadden
Lucas County Engineer's Office
My office contracted with Cardinal Compliance for a lab inspection, and the whole process [was] fluid, straightforward, and well communicated. Jeff came out on time for the date of the inspection, did a thorough and informative inspection with all staff, and provided a detailed and comprehensive report to sum up [the findings of] our inspection. Great job Jeff and team!
Matthew McFadden | Lucas County Engineer's Office
Matthew McFadden
Lucas County Engineer's Office
My CPR training with Michaela MacRitchie was an outstanding experience. From getting registered. to the digital content to the in-person session, it was informative and professional. Michaela is an exceptional and natural teacher who provides one on one help to make sure students grasp the material and process. Her infusion of personal experiences and stories really help to understand, remember and use CPR techniques.
Rebecca Kazimer
Yip
My CPR training with Michaela MacRitchie was an outstanding experience. From getting registered. to the digital content to the in-person session, it was informative and professional. Michaela is an exceptional and natural teacher who provides one on one help to make sure students grasp the material and process. Her infusion of personal experiences and stories really help to understand, remember and use CPR techniques.
Melissa Brooks | Yip
Rebecca Kazimer
Yip
Michaela was an awesome teacher. She made everything very easily understandable and was more than open to questions. When I brought up some concerns regarding the suits and health issues initially there was some push back. But the following day I was able to work with her, Rich, and my boss to come to a solution. From then on, she was more than flexible, and attentive to my needs. She continually encouraged and pushed my class to think critically for the best possible result. Jeff had a lot of helpful real-world experience which was a great additive to course. Though I wish he would've broken down some of the topics a little more.
Emily Manner
City of Toledo, Environmental Services
Michaela was an awesome teacher. She made everything very easily understandable and was more than open to questions. When I brought up some concerns regarding the suits and health issues initially there was some push back. But the following day I was able to work with her, Rich, and my boss to come to a solution. From then on, she was more than flexible, and attentive to my needs. She continually encouraged and pushed my class to think critically for the best possible result. Jeff had a lot of helpful real-world experience which was a great additive to course. Though I wish he would've broken down some of the topics a little more.
Emily Manner | City of Toledo, Environmental Services
Emily Manner
City of Toledo, Environmental Services
Great experience all around. All consultants are friendly, knowledgeable, & easy to work with. Very helpful in getting safety programs in place from the ground up. Would highly recommend for any safety related consulting.
Kirstin Nelson
ICC
Great experience all around. All consultants are friendly, knowledgeable, & easy to work with. Very helpful in getting safety programs in place from the ground up. Would highly recommend for any safety related consulting.
Kirstin Nelson | ICC
Kirstin Nelson
ICC
Here at the Innovation Center for O-I we have used Cardinal Compliances for years. We have had many training opportunities with them. Also had the pleasure to bring on Michaela MacRitchie as a consultant for a year. With her at the Innovation Center we were able to improve our EHS programs/ trainings.
Alex Grogg
OI
Here at the Innovation Center for O-I we have used Cardinal Compliances for years. We have had many training opportunities with them. Also had the pleasure to bring on Michaela MacRitchie as a consultant for a year. With her at the Innovation Center we were able to improve our EHS programs/ trainings.
Alex Grogg | OI
Alex Grogg
OI
Great training!
Scott Brickner
Mars Petcare
Great training!
Scott Brickner | Maintenance
Scott Brickner
Mars Petcare
Overall experience was good!
Craig Brickner
Mars Petcare
Overall experience was good!
Craig Brickner | Maintenance Lead Packing
Craig Brickner
Mars Petcare
Loved it. Ron is the man super easy to talk to and explain everything on our level of knowledge.
Ryley Spangler
Mars PET Care
Loved it. Ron is the man super easy to talk to and explain everything on our level of knowledge.
Ryley Spangler | Mechanical
Ryley Spangler
Mars PET Care
Ron is an excellent instructor!
Lucas Cotterman
Mars Petcare
Ron is an excellent instructor!
Lucas Cotterman | Maintenance
Lucas Cotterman
Mars Petcare
Rich is my favorite presenter of the content and maybe I was expecting that type of presentation and energy. I really felt the scenarios that applied the content is what really got folks engaged really made the training worthwhile. That is when it all started clicking and having the presenter walk around talking through it with us was helpful. Overall, glad our supervisors and managers attended the training.
Angela Ford
A-Gas
Rich is my favorite presenter of the content and maybe I was expecting that type of presentation and energy. I really felt the scenarios that applied the content is what really got folks engaged really made the training worthwhile. That is when it all started clicking and having the presenter walk around talking through it with us was helpful. Overall, glad our supervisors and managers attended the training.
Angela Ford | HR Manager
Angela Ford
A-Gas
Cardinal Compliance Consultants provided exceptional expertise in conducting our confined space entry training. Their knowledgeable trainers delivered a comprehensive session, ensuring our employees understood the risks and safety measures involved. We highly recommend their services for top-notch training and compliance support.
John M.
Program Manager
Cardinal Compliance Consultants provided exceptional expertise in conducting our confined space entry training. Their knowledgeable trainers delivered a comprehensive session, ensuring our employees understood the risks and safety measures involved. We highly recommend their services for top-notch training and compliance support.
John M.
John M.
Program Manager
Cardinal Compliance Consultants' expert guidance in conducting our electrical safety program was invaluable. They meticulously assessed our needs, provided tailored solutions, and assisted with employee training, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Their professionalism and dedication to our success exceeded our expectations.
Sarah D.
Safety Manager
Cardinal Compliance Consultants' expert guidance in conducting our electrical safety program was invaluable. They meticulously assessed our needs, provided tailored solutions, and assisted with employee training, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. Their professionalism and dedication to our success exceeded our expectations.
Sarah D.
Sarah D.
Safety Manager
Thanks to Cardinal Compliance Consultants' lockout/tagout program development, we have successfully implemented effective safety procedures across our facilities. Their thorough approach, attention to detail, and clear documentation made the entire process seamless. We greatly appreciate their commitment to enhancing our safety practices.
Mark R.
Operations Manager
Thanks to Cardinal Compliance Consultants' lockout/tagout program development, we have successfully implemented effective safety procedures across our facilities. Their thorough approach, attention to detail, and clear documentation made the entire process seamless. We greatly appreciate their commitment to enhancing our safety practices.
Mark R.
Mark R.
Operations Manager

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