What MSC Safety Solutions does

MSC Safety Solutions is a privately held safety consulting and training firm headquartered in Frederick, Colorado, founded in 1990 as Miller Safety Consulting and rebranded under its current name in 2015 when President and sole owner Troy L. Clark acquired full ownership. The company delivers three core service lines: OSHA-aligned safety training programs (10/30-hour certifications, specialized equipment training, NCCER credentials, fall protection, hazard communication, emergency action planning), on-site and classroom-based consulting (crane and rigging, OSHA compliance and defense, behavioral-based safety, safety program management, expert witness services, permanent placement), and jobsite/facility safety inspections. Its primary customer base is construction contractors in the Colorado/Denver Metro market, with secondary applicability to manufacturing, warehousing, utilities, healthcare, and hospitality verticals.

The firm operates proprietary technology centered on the C.L.A.R.K. Training Record System, which provides QR-code-based employee training cards and hard hat stickers enabling instant mobile verification of worker certifications and printable PDF compliance documentation. It owns and operates two adjacent subsidiaries, Crane Qualified (a crane and rigging workforce qualification platform launched 2016) and MSC Workforce Development (an in-development expansion of its workforce development philosophy), along with the Colorado Crane Operator School (CCOS), which holds status as a Colorado Department of Public Occupational School and partners with NCCCO for crane operator, rigger, and signal person certification. Troy Clark also administers multiple regional safety associations (SESAC, CESA, RFSA), creating embedded ecosystem positioning.

Revenue is generated through custom-priced professional services engagements with multi-year contracts, delivered via direct consultative sales that include free consultations and pilot programs. The company operates on a sales-led, relationship-driven GTM with no publicly disclosed pricing, no external investors, and distribution concentrated in the Colorado region plus project-based engagements elsewhere. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, and customer logos include Mortenson Construction, Colorado Construction Solutions, and Derr and Isbell Construction.

Name

MSC Safety Solutions

Legal name

MSCSS

Website

https://mscss.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MSC Safety Solutions is a Colorado-based safety consulting and training firm serving construction, manufacturing, and industrial clients with OSHA-aligned training, jobsite inspections, and crane/rigging consulting, supplemented by its C.L.A.R.K. training record system and Crane Qualified workforce qualification platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Consulting and Training

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Safety & Site Safety Management (EDABAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Equipment & Gear Inspection, Certification & Testing (LOLER/OSHA/Local Compliance) (TLAHALAO)

Keywords

• OSHA safety training
• Construction safety consulting
• Crane and rigging services
• Workplace safety inspections
• Safety program management

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Safety Training Services: OSHA certification programs (10-hour and 30-hour courses for construction and general industry), specialized equipment training (forklift, aerial lift, confined space, lockout/tagout), hazard communication, fall protection, and emergency action planning. Training delivered on-site or at MSC facilities.
2. Safety Consulting Services: Crane and rigging consulting, OSHA compliance assistance, on-site safety experts, permanent placement, safety program management, behavioral based safety, safety expert witness services, and motivational speakers for workplace culture development.
3. Site Inspections: Jobsite and facility safety inspections to identify OSHA compliance issues, unsafe conditions, and recommend best practices for workforce safety.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MSC Safety Solutions is a professional safety consulting and training firm offering OSHA compliance training (10/30-hour courses), specialized equipment training (forklift, aerial lift, crane, confined space), site inspections, and consulting services including crane and rigging safety, behavioral-based safety, OSHA compliance and defense, accident investigation, and on-site safety expert placement for construction, manufacturing, and industrial clients.

Product overview

MSC Safety Solutions is a safety training and consulting firm that has evolved from Miller Safety Consulting (founded 1990) to provide a comprehensive suite of workplace safety services. The company operates multiple divisions including the Colorado Crane Operator School (CCOS) for crane operator certification, and has affiliated brands such as Crane Qualified and MSC Workforce Development for specialized workforce qualification and development. Core offerings include safety training programs (OSHA certification, equipment training, fall protection), site inspections, and consulting services (OSHA compliance, behavioral-based safety, crane and rigging, safety program management). The company also offers a proprietary C.L.A.R.K. Training Record System for employee training documentation and tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Training Programs Comprehensive safety training including OSHA 10/30 certification, specialized equipment training, fall protection, hazard communication, and emergency action planning tailored to industry-specific hazards.
• Site Inspections Jobsite and facility safety inspections to identify unsafe acts and conditions, OSHA compliance issues, and recommend best practices for workforces.
• Safety Consulting Services Consulting services for general industry and construction including safety management, crane and rigging safety, OSHA compliance and defense, accident investigation, and medical/legal management.
• OSHA Compliance Consulting OSHA compliance assistance, defense during inspections, and citation proceedings.
• Behavioral Based Safety Behavioral-based safety programs to develop proactive safety cultures.
• Safety Program Management Development and maintenance of comprehensive safety programs and policies.
• Crane and Rigging Services Crane inspections, rigging safety consulting, and qualification services.
• On-site Safety Experts On-site safety personnel to support client operations and safety programs.
• Safety Expert Witness Services Expert witness services for legal proceedings related to safety incidents.
• Permanent Placement Permanent placement services for safety professionals.
• Crane Qualified Workforce qualification platform for crane and rigging professionals that combines online learning, practical evaluations, and employer documentation to help organizations make better-informed qualification decisions.
• Colorado Crane Operator School (CCOS) Department of Public Occupational School in Colorado that works with NCCCO to provide certification to Crane Operators, Riggers, and Signal Persons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Organizations providing comprehensive safety training can reduce workplace accidents by up to 40%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Contractor's Elite Safety Association (CESA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018CESA is a worker's compensation safety group created in partnership with Pinnacol Assurance and Forsberg Engerman Company specifically for contractors. Members receive a 4% discount and become eligible for a safety group dividend. Members access free monthly loss control and risk management classes.
• Crane QualifiedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Subsidiary company launched by Troy Clark to help employers move beyond certification by providing structured process for developing knowledge, evaluating practical skills, documenting competency, and supporting employer qualification decisions for crane and rigging professionals.
• MSC Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Upcoming workforce development initiative designed to apply workforce development philosophy beyond crane and rigging. Will help employers develop skilled tradespeople, safety professionals, supervisors, and future leaders across the construction industry.
• Derr and Isbell ConstructionnotableOthersEuless, Texas-based steel erector for whom MSC provided safety and risk management services during Mercedes Benz Stadium construction project in Atlanta.
• American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)minorOthersProfessional association membership for Troy Clark, providing access to industry resources, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• National AGC Health and Safety CommitteeminorOthersCommittee membership for Troy Clark enabling participation in industry advocacy and standards development for construction safety.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• KPA: Workplace safety, EHS, and compliance SaaS plus consulting for construction, manufacturing, and dealerships. Overlaps with MSC's OSHA consulting and training record management value proposition, but at much larger scale and with integrated software.
• Safety Management Group: Safety staffing, consulting, and training provider to construction and industrial clients across multiple US regions. Closely comparable consulting-and-onsite-expert model to MSC, but with broader multi-state coverage.
• Crane Institute of America: NCCCO-aligned crane operator and inspector training school serving North American employers. Direct comparable to CCOS in regulated crane certification, with national delivery footprint MSC currently lacks.
• Industrial Training International (ITI): Specialized crane, rigging, and lifting training and qualification provider for construction and energy clients. Direct overlap with MSC's Crane Qualified platform and CCOS crane/rigger/signal person certification track.
• 360training: Online regulatory-compliance and workforce training marketplace including OSHA and construction safety courses. Comparable to MSC's online and on-site training portfolio, with significantly broader enterprise distribution.
• Vector Solutions: Training, compliance, and workforce development platform for construction, industrial, and public-sector employers. Comparable to MSC's combined training + C.L.A.R.K. records + Crane Qualified stack, with greater scale and software depth.
• VelocityEHS: EHS, safety, and compliance software plus training content for industrial and construction buyers. Comparable to MSC's combined consulting and C.L.A.R.K.-style records management, but delivered as enterprise SaaS.
• ClickSafety: Online OSHA 10/30 and construction safety training provider serving contractors and general industry. Closely comparable to MSC's training-led core offering, with broader course catalog and national LMS distribution.

Emerging players

• SafetySkills: OSHA and workplace safety e-learning platform targeting construction and general industry. Comparable training content model to MSC's classroom offerings, with a narrower enterprise footprint.

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council: Established national safety standards body and training/certification provider across general industry and construction. Overlaps with MSC's OSHA training and workforce development offerings but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/msc_safety

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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