Experience

Maynard Safety possesses a wealth of national and international experience in heavy construction, particularly with cranes. Our expertise extends to lift plans, equipment inspection, and evaluating operations involving cranes, rigging, earthmoving, trenching, demolition, site clearing, pile driving, and marine work. Our expertise in this space includes hydraulic cranes, boom trucks, conventional crawler cranes, and earthmoving equipment. As well as working with tower cranes, forklifts, and versatile lifting machines such as hydraulic excavators, backhoes, loaders, and paving machines.

Over the span of thirty years, Maynard Safety has honed their skills in evaluating and advising on operations of this nature, providing invaluable guidance to supervisors on improvement strategies. We provide expert guidance to our clients regarding the responsibilities of testing, evaluating, training, and certifying crane operators for their cranes. Additionally, we train supervisors in the safe and effective use of cranes, heavy equipment, and rigging.

Expertise in Cranes, Forklifts, Earthmoving, and Heavy Equipment

Maynard Safety brings over 35 years of global experience in the heavy construction sector, with specialized expertise in crane operations, heavy machinery safety, and operator certification. Our extensive knowledge covers hydraulic cranes, boom trucks, crawler cranes, and innovative equipment like tower cranes and autonomous excavators. Helping our clients developed and implemented comprehensive lift plans, rigging protocols, and inspection programs that meet the highest safety and regulatory standards.

A recognized leader in crane management training, Maynard Safety, helps our clients with hands-on instruction, safety audits, and the creation of in-depth strategies on safe rigging practices. Additionally, Maynard Safety expertise extends to advising on complex operations involving trenching, demolition, pile driving, and marine construction, ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and industry best practices.

We are committed to providing worksite safety, delivering tailored training programs and expert guidance to supervisors and contractors. Focusing on accident prevention, compliance assurance, and operational excellence, ensuring that every client achieves long-term success in this dynamic and evolving industry.

Demolition Expertise: Highways, Bridges, Buildings, and Complex Structures

Demolition is a critical phase in the construction lifecycle, requiring precise planning, regulatory compliance, and innovative techniques. Maynard Safety brings decades of expertise across a diverse demolition portfolio that includes highways, bridges, retaining walls, buildings, and utility infrastructure. Our experience extends to complex demolition scenarios such as high-elevation bridges, demolition over active railways, and projects near rapid transit systems or swift-moving waterways.

Maynard Safety’s proficiency also spans marine demolition, working on intricate structures like drawbridges, piers, and trestles. Our capabilities include everything from full-scale building demolition to precision interior gutting, leaving core elements—such as steel frames and concrete columns—intact. This level of precision has been essential for projects near critical facilities, including hospitals and healthcare units, where operational continuity is paramount.

With an emphasis on safety and engineering integrity, Maynard Safety ensures that every demolition project follows rigorous standards. This involves engineering surveys, shoring, shielding systems, and the careful evaluation of utility lines to protect workers, motorists, and the public. The latest environmental and recycling practices are also incorporated, such as onsite concrete crushing, material screening, and the reuse of debris through conveyor systems.

Staying at the forefront of modern trends, Maynard Safety adopts deconstruction techniques to support sustainable demolition. These approaches prioritize the reuse and recycling of materials to reduce waste, aligning with green construction initiatives and circular economic goals​.

Excavation, Trenching, Underground Utilities, and Confined Space Expertise

Maynard Safety’s expertise in excavation and trenching ensures the safe and efficient transformation of construction sites. Beyond surface-level excavation, our guidance to our clients delves into underground utilities, covering the precise installation. Including enhanced safety requirements when pressure testing pipelines to ensure structural integrity and leak prevention. Our expertise also includes confined space entry operations in areas such as maintenance holes, vaults, and underground tanks, where specialized safety procedures are crucial to protect workers.

Recognizing the risks associated with trenching, including cave-ins and hazardous atmospheres, Maynard Safety helps our clients employ advanced trench safety practices such as trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and gas monitoring systems. Our support ensures compliance with the latest OSHA standards, including the Confined Spaces in Construction Standard and trench safety guidelines​.

Excavation, Trenching, Underground Utilities, & Confined Space Entry Expertise

At Maynard Safety, our consulting team leverages over three decades of industry experience to support clients with complex underground utility installations and excavation projects. We provide expert guidance for work involving water, stormwater, sewer, conduit, and fiber optic systems, ensuring seamless coordination with 811 (One Call) services for the accurate location, marking, and protection of utilities.

Our firm offers expertise in the safe use of heavy equipment, including excavators, trenchers, directional drills, cable plows, and trench boxes. We work closely with project superintendents, advising on equipment selection, setup, and operation to ensure optimal performance and safety on large-scale projects.

Whether assisting with mass excavation for buildings, subways, or landfills, or helping clients meet tight construction schedules, our team prioritizes safety and compliance. We equip your organization with practical, tailored solutions to mitigate risks, meet regulatory standards, and keep your projects on track.

Collaborations with USACE and NAVFAC

Maynard Safety’s collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) on multi-billion-dollar construction and demolition projects reflects our expertise in crane operations, rigging plans, and heavy equipment evaluation. Our contributions include reviewing and approving lift plans, investigating equipment-related incidents, and presenting key findings at the Navy Mishap Review Boards. These roles required not only technical knowledge but also a deep understanding of OSHA, NAVFAC, and USACE standards, making our firm a trusted advisor on high-stakes construction sites.

Confined Space Entry and Utility Safety Compliance

At Maynard Safety, we provide expert consulting to help clients navigate the complexities of confined space entry and utility safety compliance. Our team offers guidance on best practices for operations in maintenance holes, vaults, and underground tanks, emphasizing the importance of proper air monitoring, ventilation, and rescue planning to safeguard workers.

We also assist clients in meeting OSHA’s stringent trenching and excavation standards. Our consulting services cover soil classification, benching, sloping, and hydraulic shoring techniques, ensuring effective measures are in place to prevent cave-ins and promote worker safety.

With our expertise, clients gain practical, actionable solutions to stay compliant, minimize risks, and maintain safe job sites throughout their utility and confined space operations.

Sustainability and Technology Integration

At Maynard Safety, we help clients incorporate sustainable practices into their projects by advising on onsite recycling through material screening and conveyor systems. Our consulting supports green construction initiatives by minimizing waste and improving resource efficiency.

We also guide organizations in leveraging advanced technologies to monitor trench operations and utility installations in real time. By integrating these technologies, we help clients enhance operational efficiency, prevent costly delays, and reduce safety risks.

Industry Advocacy and Thought Leadership

Maynard Safety actively supports industry advocacy through participation on state utility damage prevention boards, helping clients stay aligned with evolving safety standards. Our team provides expert insights on compliance challenges related to mechanized equipment exclusion zones, promoting safer practices, and preventing damage to critical infrastructure.

Through our involvement with the Common Ground Alliance, we ensure that our clients benefit from the latest best practices in underground utility safety and excavation, staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes.

At Maynard Safety, our consulting team draws on decades of experience to support clients with highway construction, paving, and traffic control projects. We provide expert guidance on new highway construction, as well as the rehabilitation and widening of existing roadways. Our expertise spans tree felling, site clearing, bulk excavation, demolition, crushing, grading, compaction, and underground utility installation, ensuring seamless project execution.

We advise clients on specialized areas such as asphalt and concrete paving, pavement milling, pile driving, retaining walls, bridges, pre-cast concrete installation, steel erection, and poured concrete placement. Through our consulting services, we help organizations plan and execute their projects safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance.

Pioneering Traffic Control Solutions

Maynard Safety stands out as a trusted consultant in traffic control, offering expertise across urban streets, rural roads, military installations, and high-speed interstate highways. Our team holds advanced certifications from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) at all three levels: Traffic Control Technician, Traffic Control Supervisor, and Traffic Control Design Specialist. These credentials reflect our ability to design, evaluate, and guide the implementation of temporary traffic control plans for construction, demolition, roadway maintenance, utility work, and road closures.

Unlike many who simply hold certifications, our consulting services go beyond compliance. We provide clients with practical insights and customized traffic control solutions that align with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and OSHA standards. Our expertise minimizes project disruptions while safeguarding workers and motorists, ensuring efficient and safe operations from start to finish.

With over 35 years of experience, Maynard Safety offers trusted consulting services in fall protection, specializing in fall arrest systems, prevention strategies, and construction safety for elevated work. 

We guide clients in selecting and implementing effective safety systems, including portable and permanent handrails, warning lines, personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), and advanced anchorages such as horizontal, vertical, retractable, and adjustable lifelines.

Training and Expertise with Industry-Leading Solutions

Our team’s fall protection expertise is backed by specialized training with industry-leading fall protection safety equipment manufacturers. For years, we have provided consulting and training to craftsmen, supervisors, and managers involved in complex construction tasks such as pre-cast concrete installation, steel erection, roofing, floor decking, formwork, shoring, scaffolding, swing scaffold operations, bridge deck construction, and drilled shaft installations. Through expert assessments and training, we help clients meet OSHA, ANSI, and EM 385-1-1 standards while ensuring every project addresses fall hazards effectively.

Ensuring 100% Fall Protection Compliance

Maynard Safety assists organizations in maintaining compliance with the 100% fall protection mandate, supporting safety efforts on large-scale construction programs. Our consultants conduct detailed fall hazard assessments and collaborate with contractors to develop customized strategies that incorporate both planning and engineering controls. We help clients integrate PPE into their safety protocols to create safer work environments and reduce risks.

Emerging Trends in Fall Protection and Elevated Work Safety

We stay at the forefront of the industry by advising clients on the integration of cutting-edge technologies for real-time monitoring of fall risks. Our consulting services also include guidance on using self-retracting lifelines (SRLs) with digital tracking, drones for site inspections at height, and AI-powered predictive analytics to proactively address potential fall hazards.

Maynard Safety promotes innovative fall prevention solutions, including the use of engineered anchor points on modular scaffolding and sustainable, reusable guardrail systems. Our approach aligns with lean construction principles by emphasizing fall hazard elimination at the design phase, reducing reliance on PPE, and minimizing downtime during safety plan implementation.

Comprehensive Fall Protection Programs

We design customized fall protection programs that educate workers on hazard recognition, equipment inspection, and rescue procedures. Our training sessions foster a proactive safety culture, empowering workers to prevent falls and respond effectively to emergencies. By helping clients develop rescue plans and site-specific anchorage systems, we ensure that fall protection measures are not only compliant but also practical and effective.

Maynard Safety's extensive experience extends to a diverse range of areas within safety and construction, including, but not limited to:

· Aerial Lifts: Proficiency in both boom lifts and scissor lifts.

· Confined Space Entry and Rescue: Ensuring safety in confined spaces.

· Cranes and Multi-Purpose Lifting Machines: Evaluation, operation, and safety measures.

· Critical Crane Lift Planning and Evaluation: Expertise in planning and assessing critical crane lifts.

· Rigging: Skilled in rigging operations.

· Demolition: Experience in controlled demolition.

· Earthmoving Equipment: Operation of equipment like backhoes, dozers, scrapers, graders, rollers, and trenchers.

· Electrical Systems: Knowledge of electrical safety, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

· Excavation and Trenching: Expertise in excavation, including shielding, sloping, and shoring.

· Underground Utilities: Handling water, sewage, and electric utility systems.

· Fall Prevention and Protection: Measures to prevent and protect against falls.

· Fire Prevention, Detection, and Protection: Strategies for fire safety.

· Forklifts: Proficiency in forklift operation and safety.

· Free Rigging: Knowledge of rigging without restraints.

· Heavy Equipment: Operation and safety measures for heavy machinery.

· Marine: Experience with cranes, barges, pile driving, and cofferdams in marine environments.

· Paving: Expertise in both asphalt and concrete paving.

· Personal Protective Equipment: Ensuring the use of appropriate protective gear.

· Pile Driving: Experience with timber, steel, and concrete pile driving.

· Pipeline Installation and Testing: Expertise in pipeline construction and testing.

· Pre-cast Concrete Erection: Managing pre-cast concrete elements.

· Public/Pedestrian Safety: Ensuring safety for the public during construction.

· Roofing: Expertise in roofing safety.

· Scaffolds: Proficiency in various scaffold types, including swing, stationary, and rolling scaffolds.

· Shoring: Knowledge of shoring techniques for excavation and construction.

· Steel Erection: Expertise in erecting steel structures.

· Tools: Familiarity with various tools, including electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and powder-actuated tools.

· Tree Removal and Site Clearing: Safety during tree removal and land clearing.

· Trucking: Handling of construction-related trucking operations.

· Tunnels and Shafts: Experience in tunnel and shaft construction.

· Rock and Soft Soil (Compressed Air): Expertise in working with compressed air in rock and soft soil conditions.

· Underground Utility Systems: Knowledge of underground utility systems.

· Welding and Cutting: Proficiency in welding and cutting processes.

This comprehensive expertise underscores Maynard Safety's dedication to ensuring safety and compliance in diverse construction environments.

Diverse Expertise in Safety, Equipment, and Construction Operations

Maynard Safety brings an unparalleled breadth of expertise across multiple domains within construction safety, heavy equipment operation, and project management. Our proficiency spans a wide array of specialized skills, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and EM 385-1-1 standards, while maintaining the highest safety standards across diverse environments.

Key Areas of Expertise:

· Aerial and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs):
Expertise in the operation and safety of boom lifts, scissor lifts, Genie lifts, and JLG equipment. Maynard Safety ensures full compliance with the ANSI A92.22 standard for safe operation and inspection of MEWPs.

· Confined Space Entry and Rescue:
Advanced knowledge of permit-required confined spaces (PRCS), including safe entry, monitoring, and rescue operations per OSHA 1910.146 guidelines.

· Crane Operations and Critical Lift Planning:
Extensive experience in critical crane lift planning, rigging, and the evaluation of multi-purpose lifting machines. Our expertise ensures every lift complies with ASME B30 and OSHA 1926 Subpart CC standards.

· Demolition and Earthmoving Operations:
Skilled in controlled demolition, site clearing, and grading using a variety of earthmoving equipment (backhoes, dozers, trenchers, and more), ensuring safety during high-risk operations.

· Excavation, Trenching, and Underground Utilities:
Maynard Safety experience includes excavation, trench safety (sloping, shoring, trench boxes), and installation of water, sewage, and electrical utility systems, following OSHA 1926 Subpart P and local 811 (One Call) laws.

· Fall Protection and Prevention:
Expertise in fall prevention and fall arrest systems, utilizing solutions like horizontal lifelines, personal fall arrest systems (PFAS), and advanced anchorages to meet the 100% fall protection requirement.

· Fire Prevention and Detection:
Comprehensive strategies for fire prevention, detection, and protection on construction sites, ensuring compliance with NFPA and OSHA standards.

· Forklift and Heavy Equipment Operation:
Skilled in forklift safety and the operation of heavy machinery, including free rigging operations and multi-purpose equipment.

· Marine Construction:
Maynard Safety experience includes pile driving, crane operations on barges, and cofferdam installations for projects in marine environments.

· Paving and Steel Erection:
Expertise in both asphalt and concrete paving, as well as steel erection operations, adhering to OSHA Subpart R standards.

· Scaffolding and Elevated Work:
Proficient in swing scaffolds, stationary and rolling scaffolds, ensuring that every scaffold system meets OSHA 1926 Subpart L requirements for safety and stability.

· Welding, Cutting, and Specialized Tools:
Skilled in the safe operation of welding and cutting equipment along with tools powered by electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and powder-actuated systems.

· Tunneling, Shaft Construction, and Compressed Air Operations:
Proficient in tunnel excavation, shaft construction, and work involving compressed air systems for rock and soft soil conditions.