OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course
Ken Alderden
RISK CONTROL CONSULTANT
Ken joined Hausmann Group in 2022 with over 30 years of experience in the insurance safety field. He has worked both on the carrier and agency side, which gives him a unique perspective into the ins and outs of safety at companies both large and small. Ken focuses on Construction safety in particular, working with clients on fleet safety, FMCSA issues, and large property fire protection.
When Ken encounters a problem, he prides himself on making practical suggestions to improve safety that not only are effective at reducing risk, but also are practical to the business owners with their investment of time and money. He states, “I enjoy getting to meet with a diverse group from entry level workers to business owners and making a positive impact in their lives and businesses. I would like to think my clients would say that I provided value.”
You can find Ken doing carpentry, woodworking, tinkering with machines in his garage, or spending time with his family when he is not in the office. He loves to do anything outdoors and has coached baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer over the years. Ken has a BS in Occupational Safety from UW-Whitewater and is an OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction Safety.
Rick Barton
SENIOR RISK CONTROL CONSULTANT
Rick has more than 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, so he and his wife are often traveling to visit them. He also has attended more than 160 games home and away to see his beloved Green Bay Packers play.