Rick Barton, CSP, ARM

Rick has over 20 years of experience in safety and risk control, working with clients in many industries including Construction, Mining, Trucking, Manufacturing, and Hospitality. He specializes in assessing risk for the clients of Hausmann Group to reduce loss potential. Through safety assessments and loss analysis, Rick develops solutions which include safety management techniques, training, and engineering. Additionally, he has been asked to speak at local and national safety conferences on topics such as "How to Manage Safety on a Jobsite", and "What it takes to be a Safety Leader”. Rick is an Authorized Instructor of OSHA Regulations Construction and General Industry Regulations. He is an active member of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association (WTBA), Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), the Wisconsin chapter of The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), and the Association of General Contractors (AGC). He is also on the Advisory Board of the Safety Studies Department at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Rick is an avid boater and enjoys sharing time on the water with family and friends. His children are spread across 4 U.S. states and Japan, so he and his wife are often traveling to visit them. He also has attended more than 150 games in the last 15 years to see his beloved Green Bay Packers play.

Blog Post by Rick Barton, CSP, ARM

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
April 26, 2022 2 min read

OSHA’s Outdoor and Indoor Heat-related Hazards National Emphasis Program

On April 12, 2022, OSHA launched its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect workers ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
March 22, 2022 5 min read

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
December 14, 2021 3 min read

4 Elements of a Successful Health and Safety Program

Every business wants to do all it can to prevent injuries from occurring on the job. A ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
July 1, 2021 1 min read

OSHA Begins Regional Emphasis Program for Noise

On June 1, 2021, OSHA's Region V office in Chicago created a regional emphasis program ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
March 8, 2021 4 min read

OSHA’s National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction Runs May 3-7

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
January 15, 2021 < 1 min read

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced adjustments to Occupational Safety and Health ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
January 5, 2021 1 min read

OSHA Alert: Submit Required Data by March 2, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
April 30, 2020 < 1 min read

OSHA Guidance for Processing Facilities

Although this article is specific to the meat and poultry industry, it can be used as a ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
April 27, 2020 1 min read

Updated COVID-19 Response Plan and Checklist

As businesses continue to adapt to the COVID-19 threat, the focus has been on providing a ...

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