Safety Training
Practical Training Built for the Field
Any OSHA standard, MSHA, fall protection, confined space, forklift, leadership development, and more — delivered on-site by a 25-year field safety veteran who knows your industry.
Training That Sticks Because It's Real
Gary Cooke doesn't teach from a slide deck. Every PSS training course is grounded in real field experience across construction, mining, and manufacturing. Your crew learns safety that applies to the work they actually do — not generic compliance content that gets forgotten by lunch.
Rates & Offerings
OSHA Outreach & Core Training
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Authorized OSHA Outreach course covering hazard recognition, fall protection, electrical safety, PPE, and workers' rights. Student materials and card processing included.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Supervisor-level OSHA Outreach course with construction hazard recognition and control emphasis. Required for many foremen and safety leads.
Scissor Lift / MEWP Operator
Classroom and practical training, evaluation, and documentation. Covers pre-use inspection, fall protection requirements, tip-over prevention, and site hazard awareness. Customer provides safe equipment.
Forklift / PIT Operator
OSHA-required formal instruction, practical training, evaluation, and operator documentation. Covers pre-operation inspection, load handling, stability, and pedestrian safety.
Excavation Competent Person
Prepares workers to serve as the OSHA-required competent person on excavation and trenching operations. Covers soil classification, protective systems, hazard identification, and inspections.
Confined Space Entry Team
Entrant, attendant, and supervisor duties, atmospheric testing, permits, rescue planning, and site-specific procedures. Hands-on equipment familiarization included.
First Aid / CPR / AED
Pricing varies by certifying provider, card type, and class size. Contact PSS to discuss options for your workforce.
Flagger / Traffic Control
Classroom instruction and certification documentation where applicable. Covers traffic control fundamentals, flagging procedures, and worker safety in roadway environments.
Defensive Driving — Smith System
Built around the Smith System's five keys: Aim High in Steering, Get the Big Picture, Keep Your Eyes Moving, Leave Yourself an Out, and Make Sure They See You. Covers distracted driving, following distance, intersection safety, backing, and adverse conditions. Practical, discussion-based delivery — no simulator required. Ideal for fleets, field crews, and any workforce that drives as part of the job.
Additional Topics
More Topics Available
Don't see what you need? PSS can train on a wide range of additional topics. Pricing on request.
Any OSHA Standard
General industry or construction — if your workforce needs it, PSS can build and deliver it.
Foundations of Safety Leadership
For supervisors, foremen, and team leads. Covers leadership responsibilities, hazard recognition, incident investigation basics, and building a safety-first crew culture.
Introduction to LEAN
Practical LEAN principles for operations and safety teams — waste identification, process flow, 5S, and how LEAN thinking supports a safer, more efficient workplace.
Need something specific?
Contact Gary to discuss your topic, audience, and timeline. Most topics can be delivered on-site.
Get a QuoteTailored to Your Operation
Custom & Company-Specific Training
Short Topic / Toolbox Training
Silica, HazCom, LOTO, work zones, PPE, hearing, heat, fall protection, tools, load securement, or similar. Up to 2 hours.
Half-Day Custom Training
Company-specific training with tailored examples, handouts, and participation exercises. Up to 4 hours.
Full-Day Custom Training
May combine multiple topics, incident lessons learned, or supervisor development. Up to 8 hours.
Custom Training Development
Company-specific decks, quizzes, handouts, field exercises, scripts, or LMS content. Developed to your operations and workforce.
Need Ongoing Training Without a Full-Time Trainer?
PSS offers fractional EHS support — a cost-effective way to keep your workforce trained and compliant without putting a full-time safety professional on payroll. Gary can serve as your outsourced training coordinator on a retainer or project basis.
From $1,250/moWhy PSS Training Is Different
Delivered On-Site
Most PSS training happens at your facility or job site — not in a hotel conference room. Your crew learns in the environment where the hazards actually exist.
Built Around Your Work
Training is customized to your industry, your equipment, and your specific hazards. No generic content that doesn't apply to what your people actually do.
Taught by Someone Who's Been There
Gary Cooke has 25 years of field experience in construction, mining, and manufacturing. He's not reading from a manual — he's teaching from experience.
Terms & Pricing Notes
Minimums
On-site consulting generally has a 4-hour minimum. Training minimums are shown per course.
Travel
Outside the local service area: current IRS mileage rate plus travel time when applicable.
Materials & Cards
Electronic materials included. Third-party cards, manuals, or equipment rental may be extra.
Cancellations
Within 24 hours may be billed at the applicable minimum charge.
Payment
Net 10 unless otherwise stated in the written proposal or service agreement.
Package Pricing
Multi-day work, recurring support, and large training groups may qualify for bundled pricing.
Ready to Schedule Training for Your Crew?
Most training is delivered on-site at your facility or job site. Contact Gary Cooke directly to discuss your needs, get a quote, or schedule a course.