American Safety & Health – Consulting and Training Services

What American Safety & Health – Consulting and Training Services does

American Safety & Health – Consulting and Training Services (ASH-CTS) is a privately held Pennsylvania LLC founded in 2010 by Jim Walker, providing occupational safety and health consulting, training, and on-site staffing to enterprise clients in the nuclear, oil & gas, electric utility, construction, manufacturing, and government sectors. The firm is headquartered in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, and operates on a nationwide basis across at least 15 U.S. states with a lean team of 1–10 employees.

The company's core differentiators are two proprietary mobile training simulators — a 34-foot Confined Space Simulator and a 40-foot Slip, Trip & Fall Simulator (launched 2016) — that travel to client sites to deliver hands-on, hazard-free training environments, alongside instructor-led classroom, live-internet, and custom computer-based training modules. ASH-CTS also delivers a broad consulting portfolio spanning OSHA VPP STAR certification support (40+ sites guided), safety program development, audits and assessments, operator qualification programs, contractor prequalification and oversight, and emergency preparedness drills and exercises (475+ since 1992).

ASH-CTS monetizes via project-based and retainer professional services contracts, with pricing provided on a quote basis. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by industry event presence (HSE Summits, VPPPA, ISN meetings), referrals, and Avetta network membership. Founder/President Jim Walker's 28+ years of nuclear and utility safety experience, including service as an OSHA Special Government Employee on VPP evaluations, is a central qualification asset underpinning the firm's enterprise credibility.

Name

American Safety & Health – Consulting and Training Services

Legal name

American Safety & Health Training & Consulting Services, LLC

Website

https://ash-cts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASH-CTS is a Leechburg, PA-based safety consulting and training firm serving nuclear, utility, oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing enterprises nationwide, distinguished by its mobile confined-space and slip/trip/fall training simulators and a deep OSHA VPP STAR certification track record.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Consulting and Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI), Safety, Compliance & Risk Training Simulations (EHS, OSHA, Hazard Response) (EDAFAJAD)

Keywords

• Occupational safety consulting
• OSHA compliance training
• Confined space training
• Safety program development
• Emergency preparedness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leechburg

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Safety Consulting Services: Professional safety consulting services including OSHA VPP gap analysis and application support, safety program development and review, accident investigation, contractor prequalification, and safety culture mentoring. Provided on a project or retainer basis to enterprise clients across nuclear, oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing sectors.
2. Safety Training Services: Instructor-led training (in-person, live via internet, or computer-based) covering OSHA outreach, confined space, fall protection, hazmat/emergency response, industrial hygiene, medical, rescue, and regulatory required topics. Delivered at client job sites, off-site locations, and via the company's mobile simulators.
3. On-Site Safety Staffing and Oversight: Supply of safety and industrial hygiene technicians, supervisors, and management for outages, projects, and staff augmentation. ASH can supply a single person or a full team to manage safety and health for an entire outage or project.
4. Emergency Preparedness Services: Full-scale, tabletop, and functional emergency drill development and evaluation services. ASH's Emergency Preparedness Group has developed and evaluated over 475 company-specific drills and full-scale exercises since 1992.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASH-CTS provides on-site occupational safety and health consulting and training services to enterprise clients in nuclear, oil & gas, utilities, construction, manufacturing, and government sectors. Flagship offerings are two mobile training simulators (a 34-foot Confined Space Simulator and a 40-foot Slip, Trip & Fall Simulator) that travel to client sites to deliver hands-on training without actual hazards. The portfolio also includes OSHA outreach and VPP consulting, safety program development, audits and assessments, emergency preparedness drills, contractor prequalification and oversight, industrial hygiene, hazmat/emergency response training, operator qualification programs, rescue services, customized computer-based training modules, and custom safety videos.

Product overview

American Safety & Health (ASH-CTS) is a safety consulting and training services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for workplace safety. The company's core offerings include two flagship mobile training simulators—the 34-foot Confined Space Mobile Simulator and the 40-foot Slip, Trip & Fall Mobile Simulator—which provide hands-on training in realistic environments without actual hazards. These are complemented by extensive instructor-led and computer-based training programs covering OSHA compliance, hazmat/emergency response, industrial hygiene, rescue operations, medical training, and regulatory-required topics. ASH-CTS also provides consulting services including safety program development, audits and assessments, OSHA VPP consulting, emergency preparedness planning, operator qualification programs, and contractor pre-qualification and oversight. Services span multiple industries including nuclear, fossil, wind/solar, transmission/distribution, oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Confined Space Mobile Simulator Training A 34-foot mobile confined space simulator that travels to client sites to deliver hands-on confined space rescue, supervisor, air monitoring, pre-job mock-up, fall protection and rescue, and Entrant/Attendant/Supervisor/Competent Person/Rescue training without exposing trainees to actual hazards. Customizable interior and infrared camera system support realistic role-based scenarios for enterprise clients in nuclear, utilities, manufacturing, construction, and government sectors.
• Slip, Trip & Fall Mobile Simulator A 40-foot mobile slip, trip and fall simulator delivered to client sites, providing real-world slip/trip/fall training environments without the actual hazards. Features cameras, external monitoring, mock-up conditions, mirrors for multi-angle viewing, and an external classroom setup, enabling hands-on training for fall prevention, situational awareness, and safe falling techniques for enterprise workers.
• OSHA Outreach Training OSHA-authorized 10-hour and 30-hour outreach training courses covering General Industry and Construction standards, delivered to enterprise employees and contractors to satisfy OSHA training requirements and worker safety competency needs.
• HazMat/Emergency Response Training Hazmat and emergency response training that meets or exceeds 29 CFR 1910.120 standards, covering site clean-up operations (40-hour, 24-hour, 8-hour refresher) and emergency response levels (24-hour technician, 8-hour first responder operations, awareness, and incident commander) for enterprise workers handling hazardous materials.
• Industrial Hygiene Training Hands-on industrial hygiene training courses covering NORM Surveyor, NORM Awareness, Air Monitoring Technician, Silica/Respirable Dust, Combustible Dust, Hexavalent Chromium, Hydrogen Sulfide, Asbestos, Lead, Mercury, and customized topics for workers exposed to occupational health hazards in nuclear, manufacturing, and utility environments.
• Rescue Training Training services covering high angle, rope rescue, and confined space rescue operations to equip worker-rescue teams and emergency responders with hands-on rescue techniques and competency validation.
• Medical Training Medical and first aid certification training covering Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Bloodborne Pathogens, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and First Aid for enterprise workers and safety response teams.
• Regulatory Required and Additional Topics Training Training covering OSHA-required and additional safety topics including 269 Electrical Utilities, Accident/Incident Investigation, Aerial Lift, Cranes & Rigging, Defensive Driving, DOT Hazardous Materials, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Fork Lift, Hazard Communication, Lock Out/Tag Out, OSHA 10/30 Hour, Respiratory Protection, Safety Leadership, Scaffolding, Trenching & Excavating for enterprise workforces across regulated industries.
• Customized Computer-Based Training Modules Custom computer-based training modules developed in-house to support client company manuals, new hire training, and policies/procedures, featuring informative, easy-to-navigate, and visually appealing content tailored to each client's workforce.
• Custom Safety Videos Custom safety video production for U.S. and international locations, covering Visitor Safety, Contractor Safety, Job Hazard Analysis, Hand Safety, Ladder Safety, and Safety Messages, with in-house development, scripting, shooting, and editing using professional-grade equipment.
• OSHA VPP Consulting Gap analysis, oversight, and auditing services for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program STAR sites, including application readiness, mentoring, and ongoing annual self-assessments, with programs developed by former OSHA Special Government Employees to guide companies through certification and re-certification.
• Safety Program Development & Review Development and revision of safety plans, procedures, and policies covering confined space, fall protection, hazard communication, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, ergonomics, trenching/excavating, and regulatory compliance programs tailored to each client's industry and operations.
• Audits & Assessments Comprehensive safety audits, assessments, and evaluations covering safety and health management systems, policies, programs, procedures, physical site compliance, safety leadership, and employee safety culture for enterprise clients.
• Operator Qualification Program Services Operator qualification module development and revision, non-OQ training module development, and System Operating Manual development and revision for pipeline, marine, and rail operations, ensuring compliance with DOT and API standards.
• Contractor Prequalification & Oversight Third-party contractor safety program evaluation including pre-qualification reports, safety program review, training program review, and field safety auditing and oversight services for host employers validating contractor safety performance.
• Confined Space Rescue Services Professionally trained confined space rescue technicians providing rescue services since 1991, with team members holding minimum five years' experience, specialized quarterly training, and first aid/CPR/AED/EMS certifications for host employers and project sites.
• Emergency Preparedness Services Development and implementation of full-scale, tabletop, and functional emergency drills since 1992 to evaluate and improve organizational emergency plans, including pre-exercise planning, coordinated exercise design, and detailed after-action reports with recommendations.
• On-Site Safety Staffing and Oversight Supply of safety and industrial hygiene technicians, supervisors, and management for outages, projects, and staff augmentation, ranging from a single person to a full team to manage safety and health for an entire outage or project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 OSHA VPP STAR sites supported to certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AvettacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASH-CTS is a member of Avetta, a global Supply Chain Risk Management System that connects the world's leading organizations with qualified suppliers and contractors. This membership provides ASH visibility and access to Avetta's network of enterprise clients requiring contractor safety services.
• AirswebminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAirsweb is a leading provider of premium Environmental, Health and Safety software. ASH partnered with Airsweb to co-host a webinar on 'Safely Re-Opening Your Business' discussing safety culture, protocols, and software platforms.
• Safety & Boot CenterminorOthersSafety & Boot Center is a comprehensive distributor of safety supplies and equipment. Referenced as a partner for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Supplies on ASH's Our Partners page.
• WorkSaver SystemsminorOthersWorkSaver Systems is an ADA and EEOC compliant functional testing system for defensive hiring and return-to-work cases. Referenced as a partner for ergonomics and post-offer/pre-placement functional capacity evaluations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 360training.com: Online regulatory compliance and OSHA training provider serving workforce development and enterprise compliance buyers. Comparable as a direct competitor in OSHA outreach and EHS training content delivery.
• SafetySkills: OSHA and workplace safety e-learning provider focused on mid-market and enterprise employers. Comparable as a direct competitor in OSHA-aligned safety training delivery, though ASH pairs this with on-site mobile simulation.
• Safety Management Services: Nuclear-focused safety management and training firm serving commercial nuclear operators with site safety programs. Comparable as a direct peer in nuclear safety consulting, outage support, and human performance services.
• ClickSafety: Online OSHA outreach, fall protection, confined space, and HazWoper training provider serving construction and general industry. Comparable as a direct peer offering OSHA-style safety training, differentiated by ASH's mobile simulator model vs. ClickSafety's e-learning focus.

Emerging players

• NCCER: National craft training and certification organization for construction and maintenance craft professionals. Comparable as an emerging player in vocational safety/craft training standards, particularly in construction and industrial maintenance segments ASH serves.
• Airsweb: EHS software platform for safety, industrial hygiene, and compliance management; co-marketing partner of ASH. Comparable as an enabling technology peer adjacent to ASH's consulting practice via shared customer base and partnership.

Broad incumbents

• Vector Solutions: Large EHS, workforce, and compliance training platform serving utilities, construction, and industrial sectors with online course libraries. Comparable as a broad incumbent EHS training vendor, particularly for utility and industrial clients ASH serves.
• National Safety Council: Largest US safety organization offering OSHA-aligned training, consulting, and certification across all industries. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing workplace safety training and consulting, though much larger and more diversified than ASH-CTS.
• BrandSafway: Large industrial services provider offering scaffolding, insulation, and safety services to power, refining, and industrial clients. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering on-site safety oversight and fall protection services in overlapping industrial verticals.

Others

• Avetta: Supply chain risk management and contractor prequalification network; existing channel partner of ASH-CTS. Comparable as an ecosystem partner providing enterprise customer access for ASH's contractor prequalification and oversight services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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