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
October 30, 2019 13 min read

FMCSA National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has created a national drug and ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
January 3, 2019 6 min read

OSHA’s SST-16 Inspection Plan Targets Worksites Based on 2016 Reports

On Oct. 16, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
May 17, 2018 3 min read

2018 CVSA Roadcheck to Focus on Hours-of-service Compliance

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck will run ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
February 19, 2018 6 min read

Achieve World-Class Safety with a Safety Management System Evaluation

How is your safety process working? Is it providing the results you want?

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
December 14, 2016 4 min read

10 Precautions to Take to Prevent Silica Exposure

Found in commonly used materials such as concrete, asphalt, coal dust and natural stone, ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
November 7, 2016 6 min read

OSHA’s New Electronic Reporting Regulation

Starting in 2017, many employers will be required to submit their OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
September 12, 2016 4 min read

Office Safety: Is There Really a Risk?

Do you ever see a utility worker on top of a telephone pole or a construction worker ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
August 8, 2016 7 min read

Lifting Techniques to Prevent Injury

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, ...

Rick Barton, CSP, ARM
July 11, 2016 4 min read

How Can I Help My Workers Beat The Heat?

Now that summer is here, are you and your workers ready for the HEAT?