Site Safety and Health Officer
(SSHO) Staffing Services
On-Site Safety Expertise When and Where You Need It
In high‑risk environments, having the right occupational safety and health consultant on‑site isn’t just about checking compliance and safety regulations—it’s about preventing workplace injury and protecting your workforce.
Cardinal’s SSHO staffing services provide occupational health expertise and safety and health training without the burden of hiring full‑time safety staff. We match you with occupational safety and health professionals who integrate with your team, delivering safety oversight and auditing while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.
There’s nowhere we won’t go to keep you safe.
What Is a Site Safety and Health Officer?
An SSHO serves as your on‑site health and safety consultant—monitoring operations, identifying workplace injury hazards, and ensuring your workforce follows safety regulations. Unlike occasional safety consultants who visit, an SSHO becomes an integral part of your daily operations, providing continuous oversight that prevents workplace injury incidents and regulatory violations.
Key SSHO Responsibilities:
- Proactive Hazard Identification: Spot potential dangers before they lead to accidents or citations
- Regulatory Compliance Management: Navigate complex OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and industry-specific requirements
- Safety Program Implementation: Transform written policies into practical, daily safety protocols
- Workforce Education: Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and on-the-spot training
- Incident Response and Investigation: Provide immediate professional management when incidents occur
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive records that demonstrate due diligence
Without an SSHO, safety gaps often go unnoticed until it’s too late—when OSHA arrives, when a serious incident occurs, or when project delays and costs spiral out of control.
The Cardinal Difference: Why Our SSHO Services Stand Apart
1. Immediate Access to Qualified Professionals
- SSHOs with occupational health experience and required certifications
- Professionals who understand safety regulations, compliance, and operational realities
- Background‑verified, drug‑tested workplace safety personnel you can trust on your sites
- SSHOs qualified at all levels (1‑5) per EM 385‑1‑1 standards for construction site safety
- Rigorous vetting process ensuring certification and insurance are verified and current.
2. Flexible, Scalable Staffing Solutions
- Short‑term coverage: workplace safety inspections
- Project‑specific professionals for construction site safety and confined space
- Long‑term occupational health leadership for operations
- Multiple SSHOs for projects with safety training
- Alternate SSHO coverage for multiple workplace safety shifts when SSHO is off‑site
- Rapid replacement when an SSHO becomes unavailable due to illness or emergency auditing.
3. Cost-Effective Alternative to Full-Time Hiring
- Eliminate recruitment costs, certification, and occupational safety and health training costs
- Avoid overhead of benefits, unemployment, workers’ compensation insurance
- Scale workplace safety and health resources up or down as project demands change
- Pay for coverage you need—ensuring compliance
- Transparent pricing options with daily, weekly, monthly rate structures for auditing.
4. Enhanced Regulatory Compliance and Risk Reduction
- Professionals current with evolving OSHA safety regulations and industry best practices
- Immediate identification, auditing, and correction of violations to prevent citations
- Expert documentation and certification that demonstrates your commitment to compliance
- Professional representation during regulatory inspections
- SSHOs who maintain proper reporting relationships to ensure independence and authority
5. Development of Sustainable Safety Culture
- Health and safety practices integrated into daily operations
- Employee engagement transforms safety into workplace safety
- Knowledge transfer elevates occupational safety and health awareness and training
- Proven methods reduce workplace injury rates and associated costs
- Smooth transitions at project completion with comprehensive documentation handover for compliance
Industries We Serve
Our network of qualified SSHOs includes professionals with specialized experience across high-risk sectors:
Construction & Demolition
- Managing multi‑employer worksite workplace safety and health coordination
- Oversight for high-risk activities including excavation, scaffolding, and crane operations
- Implementation of fall protection and confined space entry programs
- Daily site inspections and hazard correction
- Meeting all USACE EM 385‑1‑1 compliance requirements for federal projects
Energy & Utilities
- Management of lockout/tagout safety procedures for high‑voltage environments
- Workplace safety oversight near energized equipment and transmission systems
- Implementation of grounding and bonding safety procedures
- Coordination of contractor workplace safety on energy projects
- Expert guidance on safety regulations and compliance
- 24/7 coverage for shutdowns and outages
Manufacturing & Industrial
- Comprehensive machine guarding and equipment verification processes, including risk assessments and workplace safety audits across your facility.
- Industrial hygiene monitoring programs for chemical and physical hazards in manufacturing environments and environmental health in plant operations.
- Ongoing process management oversight and occupational safety and health risk assessments to support continuous improvement.
- Material handling and powered industrial truck procedures, training, and audits for workplace safety awareness.
- Integration with existing management systems, programs, and documentation processes to demonstrate due diligence, quality assurance, and compliance.
Defense & Government
- Compliance with EM 385‑1‑1 Army Corps of Engineers safety regulations
- Management of contractor safety on federal projects
- Implementation of specialized safety protocols for sensitive operations
- Documentation that meets government compliance recordkeeping standards
- SSHOs with Department of Defense occupational safety and health requirements
Healthcare & Research
- Biohazard safety protocol implementation
- Radiation safety coordination
- Laboratory safety oversight
- Patient handling and ergonomic program management
- Expertise in specialized CDC and NIH guidelines and compliance
How Our Site Safety Officer Process Works
We’ve streamlined our process to get qualified occupational safety and health consultants on your site without sacrificing quality or compliance:
1. Comprehensive Needs Assessment
2. Expert Matching & Selection
Our extensive network identifies occupational safety and health consultants with experience, certifications, and industry knowledge for your project scope. We match SSHO qualification levels to project requirements, ensuring certifications, compliance, and safety training are current.
3. Seamless Integration & Deployment
4. Continuous Monitoring & Communication
5. Program Refinement & Documentation
6. Transition Management
Client Responsibilities & Partnership
- Provide site access, information, and compliance
- Ensure the SSHO has authority to stop workplace safety hazards
- Facilitate safety communication between the SSHO and project team
- Participate in safety briefings and training updates
Partner with Cardinal for Safety Excellence
When you choose Cardinal’s SSHO services, you’re not just getting an occupational safety and health consultant—you’re gaining a partner committed to your project’s success, workforce wellbeing, and compliance.
Don’t wait for an incident or citation to highlight your safety gaps. Cardinal’s SSHO services provide the professional oversight you need to maintain compliance, prevent accidents, and keep projects moving forward.
Nationwide Coverage
Rapid Response
24/7 Backup
360° Approach
Are You A Site Safety Health Officer?
If you’re a qualified and experienced Site Safety Health Officer looking to be added to our staffing database, email your resume to resumes@cardinalhs.net to be considered for future opportunities.