Fractional HSE Management Services

Let Us Run Your Safety Program
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You’re Not Big Enough For A Full-Time Safety Manager, But You’re Too Big To Wing It Anymore

You've got COR deadlines, toolbox talks, audits, incidents, training, and zero time.

Safety's technically someone's job, but it's no one's focus.

  • Ops is stretched

  • Admin's buried

  • And your team is relying on a binder from 2018

That's where we come in.

We act as your safety department, not your consultant. Fractional, embedded, and fully accountable. You get consistent leadership, better compliance, and fewer fire drills.

What You Get With Fractional HSE Management

Our fractional model gives you the function of a full safety department, without the cost or complexity of building one in-house. We embed with your team to run your safety program from the inside, just without the payroll burden. You get proactive, consistent support backed by a team with cross-industry experience and built-in redundancies. Here's what that looks like:

Leadership & Oversight

  • A safety advisor who understands your industry

  • Strategic planning to align safety with operations and compliance goals

  • Monthly reporting and program reviews with your leadership team

Day-to-Day Program Delivery

  • Toolbox talks, safety meetings, field coaching, and crew engagement

  • Inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations

  • Policy and procedure maintenance, including COR and regulatory updates

  • Full-service worker onboarding and subcontractor management

System & Admin Support

  • Full documentation tracking, corrective action logging, and compliance dashboards

  • Audit and inspection prep, including representation during visits

How It Works

Let's Build Your Safety Team

A Safety Program That Fits Your Company Like It’s In-House, Because It Kind Of Is

We keep it simple, fast, and focused on your business:

Kickoff & Program Review

We get to know your operation. What’s working, what’s missing, and where risks live. You’ll receive a focused roadmap, not a binder of generic recommendations.

We Become Your Safety Lead

You’re assigned a dedicated HSE coordinator and admin who acts as your internal team. We take over ownership of the program; coordinating, executing, and communicating every step of the way.

Ongoing Execution & Reporting

From field visits to executive updates, we keep your team aligned and your compliance tight. You’ll always know where things stand, with monthly metrics, not mysteries.

What Our Clients Say

  • "As the sole Safety Coordinator for an oil pipeline fabrication company with a fluctuating workforce and multiple sites, Hutton Safety Group has provided invaluable support for the past two years. Their team, from the President down, seamlessly integrates with your operations, exceeding industry standards in Health, Safety and Environmental practices. They offer both strategic guidance and hands-on support, always available to advise, lead, and mentor. Hutton Safety Group is second to none!"

    - Safety Coordinator, Oil Pipeline Fabrication Company

  • "I've had the Hutton Group support our team for the past 7 years. As we have grown, they have supported. As we have changed, they have changed to meet our needs. This is a top notch group with solid leadership and customer focused approach that is not common in this current market place."

    - Mark Stuckey, DeBusk Services Canada

  • "We're glad to have Hutton Safety Group on board, especially for handling complex investigations. Our company is highly safety-minded, with a collaborative approach that makes working with HSG even easier. Hutton Safety Group has truly made a difference in supporting our safety efforts."

    - Long-Term Client, Land Surveying & Environmental Services

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Fractional HSE means you get the right amount of safety support, whether that's a fraction of a role, or parts of several roles, without hiring a full internal team. 

    Some companies can't justify a full-time safety manager. Others have a strong field team but no one handling compliance or training behind the scenes. That's where we come in. Our fractional model gives you access to safety managers, advisors, coordinators, and admins - as needed, when needed - so you're covered at every level, without carrying full-time overhead.

    We act as your in-house, out-of-house safety department: integrated, proactive, and scaled to fit your work. 

  • Traditional safety consulting is often short-term or project-based, great for solving one problem at a time, but not for building a sustainable safety culture.

    Our fractional model is relationship-driven and fully integrated. We become a trusted extension of your team, with regular check-ins, scheduled deliverables, and proactive communication. We don't just provide recommendations, we implement, monitor, and adapt them alongside you.

    Compared to hiring a full-time HSE Manager, fractional management gives you more flexibility, broader expertise, and lower cost. You choose the level of involvement your business needs, whether that's a few hours a week or ongoing embedded support, and scale up or down as needed. 

  • We specialize in supporting high-risk, high-compliance industries like oil & gas, construction (industrial, commercial, and residential), transportation, and manufacturing.

    But our work doesn't stop there. We also provide tailored safety support for clients in aviation, food services, utilities, cannabis, environmental services, and other specialized sectors where compliance, worker safety, and operational risk need active management.

    Our team brings cross-industry experience across Western Canada, Ontario, the Territories, and into the U.S. - adapting to regional regulations, client expectations, and unique workplace hazards. 

  • Our fractional HSE management services are built to function like a full internal safety department, without the cost or complexity of building one in-house. Services typically include:

    • Full oversight of your health and safety program, tailored to your operations and risk profile

    • Development and integration of a compliant OH&S management system that fits how your business actually runs

    • Ongoing regulatory compliance management, including legislation tracking and updates

    • Creation and maintenance of safety manuals, policies, and procedures

    • Design and delivery of training programs, from orientations to role-specific or custom training

    • Site safety support, including inspections, hazard assessments, and field-level advisory

    • WCB claim support and injury management, including modified work coordination

    • Emergency response planning and documentation, aligned with site and jurisdictional needs

    • Regular safety program reviews, data tracking, and continuous improvement planning

    We scale services based on your needs, whether it's full-scope management or select areas of support. 

  • Yes, our fractional HSE clients receive access to our 24/7 Emergency Line monitored by an advisor who provides immediate phone coaching, ERP support (regulatory, client, insurance), coordinates support teams, leads incident investigations, and can attend your site if needed.

  • We have a structured 30/60/90 day framework for intake. The process begins with a comprehensive questionnaire, and for larger clients, we conduct interviews, site observations, or surveys to assess your HSE culture and implementation needs. This ensures we develop a program that aligns perfectly with your operations. 

  • Absolutely! COR and SECOR audit preparation is a key component of our fractional HSE services. We can prepare your company for certification and provide auditors for all Certifying Partners in Western Canada. 

  • Pricing for our fractional HSE services is customized based on your company's size, industry, specific needs, and the level of support required. This allows you to access professional HSE management at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time staff. Contact us for a personalized quote.

  • Your support team is tailored to your needs and may include senior consultants (for strategy, audits, and compliance), advisors (for program development and field-level support), coordinators (for documentation, tracking, and contractor management), and admin staff (for scheduling, filing, and daily coordination).