25 Years of Field Safety Experience
Safety That Works in the Real World
Practical safety training and consulting for construction, mining, and manufacturing — built around the work your employees actually perform.
25 Years. Three Industries. One Standard.
Construction
OSHA · Jobsite Safety · Excavation
Mining
MSHA · Underground · Surface Operations
Manufacturing
LEAN Greenbelt · Machine Safety · IIPP
About PSS
Expert Safety Coverage — Without the Full-Time Overhead
Most small and mid-size employers need real safety expertise — but not a $90,000-a-year full-time hire. PSS fills that gap. Gary Cooke serves as your outsourced safety professional: available when you need him, focused on your operation, and priced for companies that run lean.
With 25 years of hands-on experience across construction, mining, and manufacturing, Gary brings field-tested knowledge to every engagement. From OSHA compliance and fall protection to confined space programs and forklift training — PSS delivers safety that your people can actually use.
No generic checklists. No one-size-fits-all programs. Just practical safety solutions built around the specific work your crew does every day.
25+
Years Field Experience
What We Do
Core Services
Fractional EHS Support
Get a seasoned safety professional without the cost of a full-time hire. PSS serves as your outsourced safety department — available on a part-time, project, or retainer basis to keep your program running and your people protected.
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Safety Training
OSHA 10 & 30, MSHA, aerial/scissor lift, forklift, confined space entry, fall protection, excavation competent person, and custom programs built around your specific operations and workforce.
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Safety Consulting
Jobsite safety audits, OSHA/OR-OSHA compliance support, incident investigation, and safety program development — practical guidance that fits your operation and your budget.
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Programs & Documentation
Written safety programs, hazard assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), safety policies, and IIPP development — documentation that meets compliance requirements and actually gets used.
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The PSS Difference
No Full-Time Hire Needed
PSS gives you the expertise of an experienced safety director at a fraction of the cost. Whether you need ongoing fractional support, a one-time audit, or help building your program from scratch — you get senior-level safety without the salary.
Field-Focused
Gary Cooke has worked in construction, mining, and manufacturing — not just studied them. Every training and consulting engagement is grounded in the realities of actual field work, not theoretical compliance.
Company-Specific
PSS doesn't deliver off-the-shelf programs. Training and consulting are customized to your industry, your operations, your workforce, and your specific hazards — whether that's fall protection, confined space, forklift safety, or MSHA compliance.
Industries & Employers
Who We Help
PSS is built for employers across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest who need expert safety support — but aren't ready for (or don't need) a full-time safety hire.
Public Sector
Built for Cities & Counties Too
Municipal and county public works crews face the same hazards as private contractors — trenching, traffic control, equipment operation, confined spaces — often with smaller teams and tighter budgets.
PSS delivers practical, OR-OSHA-compliant training and program support sized for public sector operations. No bloated consulting contracts. No one-size-fits-all curriculum.
From fleet driver safety to competent person training to written program development, Gary works directly with your department to close compliance gaps and protect your crew.
Limited In-House Safety Staff
Most small cities and counties don't have a dedicated safety officer. PSS fills that gap — on a project basis or as an ongoing fractional resource — without adding headcount.
Budget-Conscious Delivery
Public sector budgets are real constraints. PSS pricing is transparent, training is delivered on-site at your facility or yard, and engagements are scoped to what you actually need.
Public Accountability, Documented
Training records, written programs, and compliance documentation are delivered in formats your department can file, audit, and stand behind — whether for OR-OSHA, risk management, or public records.
Our Approach
How PSS Works
Tell Us About Your Operation
We start by understanding your industry, your workforce, your current safety program, and your biggest challenges. No assumptions — just a real conversation about where you are and what you need.
We Build the Right Solution
PSS develops a customized training or consulting plan based on your specific situation. Whether it's a single training session or an ongoing safety partnership, the solution fits your operation — not a template.
Your People Are Safer
Training gets delivered. Programs get implemented. Hazards get identified and corrected. PSS stays engaged to make sure the work sticks and your safety program keeps improving.
Client Feedback
What Clients Say
"Gary brought real field experience to our safety training — our crew actually paid attention because he knew exactly what they deal with on the job every day."
Penny C
Conined Space Training
"We had an OR-OSHA inspection coming up and PSS helped us get our program in order fast. Practical, no-nonsense guidance that actually made sense for our operation."
Reid A
OSHA Compliance
"After a near-miss on our job site, we brought in PSS for an audit and incident review. The recommendations were specific, actionable, and made a real difference."
Conner F
Incident Investigation
Need Safety Expertise Without a Full-Time Hire?
PSS works with small and mid-size employers who need a real safety professional — on their schedule, at their scale. Whether it's ongoing fractional support, a one-time training, or help getting compliant fast — contact Gary Cooke directly for a straight conversation about what your operation needs.
Gary Cooke · Founder
Safety Experience You Can Put to Work
Gary Cooke founded Professional Safety Solutions after 25 years working in and around some of the most hazardous industries in the Pacific Northwest — construction, mining, and manufacturing. He's been on the jobsite, in the mine, and on the plant floor. He knows what real safety looks like and what it takes to build a culture where people actually go home safe.
PSS is built for companies that need a seasoned safety professional but aren't ready for a full-time hire. Gary serves as a fractional EHS partner — available on a part-time or project basis — bringing senior-level expertise to organizations that run lean. He holds MSHA certification, LEAN Greenbelt credentials, and Oregon safety certifications.
- Fractional EHS support — expert coverage without full-time overhead
- Customized to your industry and operations
- Delivered by someone who has done the work
- Training in fall protection, confined space, forklift, MSHA, and more
- Available for one-time training or ongoing safety partnerships
- 25 years of field experience across three industries
Knowledge Base
Safety Resources
Practical safety guidance for Oregon employers.
Oregon Heat Illness Rules: What Employers Need to Know
Oregon OSHA's heat illness prevention rules apply to outdoor and indoor work environments. Here's what your safety program needs to include.
Read ArticleHow to Write a Job Hazard Analysis That Actually Gets Used
A JHA is only valuable if workers read it and supervisors enforce it. This guide walks through building a JHA that works in the field.
Read ArticleOSHA 10 vs. OSHA 30: Which Training Does Your Crew Need?
The difference between OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 goes beyond hours. Learn which certification is right for your workers and supervisors.
Read ArticleExcavation Safety: What It Means to Be a Competent Person
OSHA requires a competent person on every excavation. Here's what that designation requires and why it matters for your crew's safety.
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Tell us about your operation and what you need. Gary will respond directly — no sales team, no runaround.