Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Rick on various safety initiatives for close to 2 years. Rick is responsive, knowledgeable, reliable, professional, and always puts safety first. His commitment to safety training, knowledge and best practices is exceptional. I enjoyed working with Rick and highly recommend him when considering safety services or training for your team.
Sueann Snodgrass
Chief People Officer - Thermo Systems
When it comes to safety training, Rick is among the best at the craft. I have had the opportunity to work with Rick in this area and I can honestly say it was a pleasure. Not only is Rick extremely knowledgeable in this area (for example, OSHA regulations), but he is a great presenter and has a gift for delivering the information in an engaging way to an audience. He truly is a leader in the safety industry!
Russell Clayton, PhD.
USF Faculty Member
I am pleased to recommend Rick for any role in corporate safety management. As the CEO of Thermo Systems, I observed Richard’s remarkable contributions as our Corporate Safety Manager. He consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of safety protocols, significantly improving our processes and team awareness. Richard’s passion for safety is evident in his diligent approach and the positive outcomes of his initiatives. Beyond his technical skills, Rick’s ability to communicate and lead stood out. He effectively engaged our team in meaningful safety practices, fostering a culture of safety that permeated the organization. His work has not only enhanced our safety ...
Eric Silk
CEO - Thermo Systems
I think the fact that I hired Rick twice, and given the opportunity, would again, demonstrates how highly I regard his abilities. Rick is a high energy, knowledgeable, professional who is very capable of setting strategy, employing a wide range of tactics, and accomplishing goals. He is a lifelong learner with entrepreneurial talents and confidence. He is articulate and fun to work with. I have found him to be highly ethical, strongly oriented toward safety and compliance, and a respectful, effective communicator.
John Buckley, Esq.
General Counsel - I-77 Express
I have been acquainted with Rick Hauf for over 13 years and I have not met a more professional and skilled EHS Manager. Rick has very strong environmental and safety operational experience in both coal and gas fired facilities and management skills and ethical standards are unmatched. In additional to the aforementioned skill sets, Rick has very strong entrepreneurial spirit which has resulted in very unique and out of the box solutions to EHS matters in very cost effective results.
Jeremy Morgan
Power Generation Section Manager - HDR

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