How Strategic Safety Staffing Can Transform High-Risk Worksites
How the right safety professionals—whether full-time or on-call—can reduce incidents, improve morale, and drive operational efficiency.
- By David Kopf
- Apr 10, 2025
In high-risk industries like construction, energy, and manufacturing, one overlooked decision can make the difference between a safe jobsite and a serious incident. That’s why more companies are turning to strategic safety staffing to close gaps, improve compliance, and protect workers. In a recent episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Ethan Fight, Medcor Safety Executive Director of Operations, shared real-world insights on how organizations can build a smarter, more flexible safety workforce.
Drawing on his 12 years of experience managing safety professionals across more than 100 construction accounts, Fight discusses how companies can approach staffing amid today’s competitive labor market, the pros and cons of full-time versus on-call safety professionals, and why effective staffing can boost both compliance and employee morale. Whether you’re in construction, manufacturing, or energy, this episode offers practical advice on overcoming staffing challenges and making safety a cornerstone of your workforce strategy.
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Sponsored by Medcor
Medcor Safety provides experienced safety professionals to help businesses create safer job sites, reduce risks, and ensure compliance. Medcor's customized safety staffing solutions support projects of all sizes, keeping workers protected and operations running smoothly. With expert guidance and proven safety protocols, Medcor helps businesses build a culture of safety. Visit https://medcor.com/services/ to learn more.
About the Author
David Kopf is the publisher and executive editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.