Expert Safety Support for Manufacturers—Deployed Fast, Built to Scale

Manufacturers can quickly find certified safety professionals who help them avoid compliance issues and keep production moving.

EHS Solutions for Manufacturers

Designed to Keep Production Running—and People Protected

Manufacturing facilities face constant pressure to meet production goals without sacrificing safety. From chemical exposure to heavy machinery and rotating crews, the risks are real—and so are the consequences of getting it wrong.



YellowBird connects manufacturers with vetted safety professionals who understand the day-to-day realities of the production floor. Whether you need site-specific training, help preparing for inspections, or short-term staffing support, we help you stay compliant, reduce downtime, and keep workers protected.

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Manufacturing Case Studies

How a Global Manufacturer Found a Certified Safety Pro in 7 Days for a Remote Mining Project


And avoided delays by matching with a CHST, CSP, and MSHA-certified leader fast

How a Global Manufacturer Filled a Critical EHS Role in 5 Hours, Saving 6 Weeks of Hiring Time


And cut up to $63,000 in costs across three facilities

We Go Beyond Compliance

Why Compliance Alone Isn’t Enough to Protect Manufacturing Operations

Meeting OSHA requirements doesn’t eliminate safety threats. Consider:


  • In 2023, U.S. manufacturing facilities reported 355,800 nonfatal injuries and illnesses, an incident rate of 2.8 cases per 100 full-time workers*
  • Overexertion, improper equipment use, and repetitive motion injuries remain persistent risks on production floors
  • Many manufacturers rely on rotating shifts or temporary labor, which can lead to inconsistent safety practices

*Source: BLS

Close Safety Gaps and Prevent Incidents

Explore Manufacturing Safety Services

Safety Manager

A Safety Manager is a professional responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing safety policies and procedures within an organization, ensuring compliance with regulations and creating a secure work environment.

Mock OSHA Inspection

A Mock OSHA Inspection is a simulated regulatory compliance evaluation conducted within a workplace to asses and enhance adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, identifying potential hazards and ensuring preparedness for official inspections.

Safety Walkthrough

A Safety Walkthrough is a systematic inspection of a workplace or facility conducted by safety experts or personnel to identify and address potential hazards ensuring compliance with safety protocols and promoting a secure environment for workers.

The YellowBird Solution

EHS Pros for Manufacturing Operations

YellowBird connects manufacturing companies with thousands of vetted EHS and Risk professionals across the country—ready to walk your production floors, update emergency response plans, build evacuation maps, and help prevent costly safety incidents. We’re the boots-on-the-ground partner manufacturers trust when:


  • Internal safety teams are stretched too thin
  • Travel costs make it impractical to manage audits across multiple sites
  • You need rapid deployment, scalable support, and serious safety results
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Professional Safety Services

Manufacturing Safety Services You Can Trust

Safety Without the Overhead

Create a Scalable Safety Program for Every Facility

YellowBird gives manufacturing operators the flexibility to deliver consistent EHS programs no matter how many facilities, shifts, or moving parts are involved. Here’s how we support your operations:

Nationwide Coverage, Local Pros

Our safety professionals are already located in your markets, so there’s no need to budget for travel or wait on availability.

Services That Match Your Facility Layouts

We tailor walkthroughs, training, and emergency planning to match your production processes and equipment.

Predictable Pricing for Multi-Site Safety

Build out a cost-effective program that matches your operational volume and footprint.

Safety Support That Keeps Production Moving

We help you reduce injuries, respond to issues faster, and avoid violations that lead to costly shutdowns.

Build a Program with YellowBird

Your in-house safety or risk specialist can’t be in multiple places at once. But with YellowBird Pros nationwide, you can build your program at scale with ease. Control how your organization manages EHS and Risk Management with YellowBird.

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News and Industry Updates

Discover More Manufacturing Safety Insights

Factory workers getting a safety briefing from a safety manager
June 10, 2025
See why daily safety huddles are one of the most effective tools for reducing workplace injuries, boosting communication, and improving safety culture in high-risk industries.
May 30, 2025
The ground is shifting beneath manufacturing leaders. Disruption isn’t occasional—it’s constant. McKinsey’s 2024 supply chain survey reports that, nine in ten respondents say they have encountered supply chain challenges in 2024. By 2033, the industry will need to fill 3.8 million new roles, yet nearly half of these positions may go unfilled due to widening skills gaps . These challenges also extend to on-site safety concerns. Injuries and equipment failures can lead to significant disruptions, including unplanned downtime, production delays, and ballooning costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the manufacturing industry witnessed 391 fatal occupational injuries in 2023 . The stakes for effective manufacturing risk assessments have never been higher. Yet, most manufacturers are still managing risk with outdated, static processes, often reviewing safety and operational risks only once or twice a year. If your risk management feels reactive, slow, or fragmented, you’re not alone, but saving that action for next quarter is no longer an option. Here are seven reasons why many manufacturers are still relying on outdated risk assessments, and why now, more than ever, is the time to invest in your manufacturing safety programs. 1. Inefficient, Manual Processes Are Slowing You Down Despite advances in technology, many manufacturers still manage risk using spreadsheets, emails, and ad hoc phone calls. This patchwork approach leads to fragmented data, delays in response time, and missed insights. Manual systems can’t keep pace with the velocity of risk in today’s environment, especially when unplanned downtime already costs manufacturers an estimated $50 billion per year . 2. Data Lives in Silos—And It’s Not in Real Time When you operate across multiple plants, departments, or countries, risk data often becomes siloed. Without a centralized system that delivers real-time visibility, risk leaders are left cobbling together information-often after it’s too late to act effectively. 3. Teams Aren’t Talking—and Risks Are Falling Through the Cracks Risk doesn’t respect department lines. When EHS, operations, quality, and executive teams fail to collaborate, critical areas get overlooked. Lack of cross-functional communication means one team may be solving yesterday’s problems while another is unaware of tomorrow’s threats. 4. Risk Assessments Are Infrequent and Quickly Outdated Conducting an annual manufacturing risk assessment might meet compliance requirements, but it won’t prepare you for the pace of change today. Risks evolve in real time, and assessments need to evolve with them. Relying on a once-a-year snapshot leaves your business exposed for the remaining 11 months. Consider quarterly or even monthly manufacturing risk assessments to stay on top of evolving conditions. 5. Your Technology Is Holding You Back Spreadsheets aren’t built for risk intelligence. Legacy tools lack automation, audit trails, and actionable insights. Without modern platforms to aggregate, analyze, and flag critical risks, even experienced teams can miss what matters most. 6. The Focus Is Compliance—Not Prevention Too often, risk management is treated as a checkbox exercise. If your approach is designed primarily to pass audits or respond to incidents, you’re missing the bigger opportunity: preventing them in the first place . 7. There’s No Standard—and That’s a Risk in Itself When each site or team uses its own methodology to assess risk, it becomes impossible to see the big picture. Inconsistent scoring systems, templates, and reporting structures prevent you from prioritizing effectively or comparing risk across locations. Ready to Modernize Your Risk Strategy? Outdated manufacturing risk assessments won’t keep your teams safe—or your operations running. YellowBird connects you with certified EHS professionals who conduct fast, thorough, and actionable safety assessments tailored to your facilities, risks, and industry needs, when you need them. Whether you’re managing one site or 100, YellowBird helps you: •Identify critical, unseen areas that pose risk to your people and your operations •Standardize risk evaluation across locations •Move from reactive to proactive with real-world recommendations
By admin May 20, 2025
Even the most advanced equipment is only as safe as the person operating it. When operators lack the right training, small mistakes can quickly escalate into bigger problems,from avoidable workplace incidents to unexpected OSHA compliance issues.  The good news? Spotting the warning signs of an unqualified heavy equipment operator is easier than you might think. […]