When Barry was ready to retire and sell the company, OECS moved to the ownership of Tim Sheehan and Chris Naylor. Tim and Chris have built on a strong foundation of exceptional service and have continued to expand the company to support businesses nationwide.

Our Values

Work with a company trusted by our clients to operate off a set of core values that guide our work each and every day.

Integrity — You get accountability, dedication, and promised results
World Class Customer Service — You get a responsive team of problem solvers
Learners for Life — You get experts who never accept complacency
Unwavering Loyalty — You get demonstrated commitment and support
Mission — You get a goal-oriented team that believes in your ability to succeed

Our Experience

The expertise that OECS offers is remarkable. The combined technical knowledge and experience of an OECS Associate provides a great value to our clients. The end result is that we have the knowledge and know-how to get the job done well, in a cost effective manner. You’re in good hands with OECS.

Safety Industry Experience

137,000+ Live Training Sessions Delivered
69,000+ Audits and Assessments Completed
900+ OSHA Investigator Visits with our Clients
115 Combined Years in Safety Experience

Industry Experience

150 Years in Manufacturing, Transportation, and Construction Safety
75 Years in Military Service, Much of it Safety Related
30 Years in the Insurance Industry
54 Years as OSHA/MSHA Safety Investigators

Education, Certifications, and Credentials

Certified Emergency Manager
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
HazMat Technician and Trainer
MIMS Trainer
Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Instructor
NFA-Certified MIMS Trainer
NFA-Certified Terrorism Curricula Trainer
Numerous safety-related continuing education courses
OSHA 500 and 501 instructors
OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainers in Minnesota and North Dakota
OSHA training institute courses for investigators
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Designer and Construction Site Management
Toast Masters Certified
Dale Carnegie graduates
Degrees in Chemistry, Math, Business, Elementary Education

Hazardous Waste Services