About Us

We hire experienced safety professionals and connect them to jobs and employers on demand.

Plenty of staffing firms say safety comes first. We can show you our OSHA logs. Since 2007, ResponsAble Safety Staffing has supplied safety professionals for construction, turnarounds, data centers, and power and utility work across the country.

Who We Are

Large staffing agencies place safety professionals as one line of business among many. Safety services firms place safety personnel as a side offering. ResponsAble is different. Safety staffing isn’t a department here. It’s the whole company, and that focus makes us one of the few dedicated safety staffing firms in the country.

We Help Contractors and Companies:

• Ramp up for big jobs fast.

• Avoid the time and headache of recruiting, screening, hiring, and managing temporary employees.

• Focus on what they do best, because we are tightly focused on what we do best into pride in their work, attentiveness, and better attitudes.

All of our resources are devoted to building and maintaining a strong pool of engaged, well-trained, highly qualified safety personnel that you can draw on at anytime.

Because we are focused on doing one thing really well, we are able to attract and retain higher quality safety employees and provide on-site safety training that exceeds all OSHA standards.

Our Story

In 2008, Gulf South Safety Consultants formed ResponsAble Safety Staffing (prior name Gulf South Safety and Firewatch Services) in response to client needs for short-term, temporary safety staffing assistance.

Today, ResponsAble Safety Staffing is a minority-owned safety firm based out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana comprised of experienced safety professionals devoted strictly toward safety staffing. We provide qualified safety attendants whether you need help for a day or several months, or when you want to add an employee to your team. We fill a variety of safety positions - from confined space attendants and emergency medical technicians to CSP’s (Certified Safety Professionals). With our ever growing roster of talented safety professionals, we help you maintain a workforce that’s adaptable to the environment you work in. Our dedicated team is ready to serve you and your staff nationwide.

Industries We Serve

We staff safety roles for construction, industrial contractors, mega projects, power and utilities, warehouse and logistics, oil and gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing.

What Our Clients Say

"ResponsAble has been working with us for the past several years as our on demand staffing provider. Their knowledge and attention to detail have aided in providing both Confined Space Attendant/General Labor personnel and Safety Professionals that meet our specific need and exceed our expectations every time."
- Field Service Coordinator, Oil/Gas Industry

Latest Safety Blogs and Resources

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A Recipe for Safety Success

What is your recipe for safety? What is a functioning safety and health system? Let’s compare this system to a system used in the foodservice industry. How does a foodservice operation assure a food menu item is served consistently and safely? “When I meet with restaurant operators to help them with food cost control and…

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Industrial Contractors Safety – How Safety Can Land Industrial Contractors Bigger Jobs

If bigger jobs is the goal, industrial contractors need to be aware of the importance of their safety personnel. Safety professionals play a vital role in any industrial contracting business, and it is crucial to find the right people for the job. In this blog, we will discuss how you can find the best safety…

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10 Expectations to Improve Safe Working Conditions and Behaviors

Let’s start with a definition: Merriam Webster’s definition of expectation: The act or state of expecting: ANTICIPATION in expectation of what would happen A few years ago, a group of friends traveled to New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square. They arrived a few days early to tour and explore one…

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OSHA’s Focus Four: What They Are and How to Control Them

What is OSHA’s Focus Four and which controls can we implement to mitigate the risk? In the world of safety and health management systems (SHMS), safety professionals control worker exposure to hazards using a systematic approach. The old hierarchy approach was to start with implementing an engineering control, followed by an administrative control, and ending…

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Who should be your OSHA competent person?

As most of us know, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, is the workplace governing body for the safety of workers in a variety of industries. The thing that most of us do not know, is how to implement it. Most of the safety and health management systems do not know how that system…

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4 Safety Professional Skills Critical for Project Success

As a business specializing in sourcing safety staff, we are pretty good at identifying a prospective employee’s hard skills, practical experience, and formal education. A resume, a few interviews, and some reference checks provide substantial insight into basic competency for a given safety professional. The real challenge in sourcing employees who possess the total package…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safety Staffing?

Safety staffing involves recruiting and placing trained safety professionals in various industries to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations. At ResponsAble, we specialize in safety staffing services, connecting you with experienced safety professionals on demand.

What Are Industrial Safety & EHS Staffing Agencies?

EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) staffing agencies specialize in providing professionals who focus on maintaining and improving environmental health and safety standards within a workplace. As one of the leading EHS staffing agencies, ResponsAble ensures your team is equipped with top-tier Industrial Safety and EHS professionals.

How Do Safety Staffing Agencies Work?

Safety staffing agencies like ResponsAble recruit and vet safety professionals, then match them with companies in need of safety expertise. We provide both temporary and permanent staffing solutions tailored to your specific safety needs.

Why Should I Use a Safety Recruiter?

A safety recruiter helps you find qualified safety professionals who fit your organization’s needs. By partnering with ResponsAble, you gain access to a vast network of safety professionals and benefit from our expertise in safety recruitment.

What Industries Benefit from Safety Professionals Staffing Services?

Industries such as construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and utilities often require safety professionals to maintain high safety standards. ResponsAble provides safety professionals staffing services tailored to these and other industries.

How Can I Find Industrial Safety and EHS Safety Jobs?

General Industrial Safety and EHS safety jobs can be found through specialized EHS staffing agencies like ResponsAble. We connect safety professionals with employers seeking expertise in environmental, health, and safety roles.

What Makes ResponsAble Different from Other Safety Staffing Companies?

ResponsAble stands out among safety staffing companies due to our focus on industrial safety and EHS staffing. We provide personalized service, thorough training, and an ever-growing database of qualified safety professionals.

Can ResponsAble Help with Construction Safety Staffing?

Yes, we specialize in construction safety staffing, providing experienced safety professionals to ensure compliance and safety on your job site. Our safety staffing services are tailored to meet the unique needs of the construction industry.

What Should I Look for in an EHS Staffing Agency?

When choosing an EHS staffing agency, look for one with a proven track record in your industry, a robust database of qualified candidates, and a commitment to ongoing training and development. ResponsAble excels in all these areas, making us a top choice for industrial safety and EHS staffing.

What is the Process for Direct Hiring through ResponsAble?

The direct hiring process through ResponsAble begins with a thorough understanding of your specific safety staffing needs. We then tap into our extensive network of safety professionals to find candidates who are the perfect fit for your organization. From initial interviews to final placement, we handle the entire process, ensuring a seamless experience.