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WHO WE ARE?
At Podojil & Associates, Inc., we are safety, health, and environmental consultants dedicated to helping organizations protect their people and strengthen compliance. Since 1999, we've partnered with businesses of all sizes to create safer workplaces, reduce risks, and build a culture of responsibility that lasts.
- Over 50 years of combined safety expertise
- Trusted advisors across multiple industries
- Accredited training and compliance programs
- Committed to integrity and results
Nobody Does It Better
Ensure Workplace Safety with Podojil & Associates, Inc.
Expert Accident Investigation Team
Accidents, injuries, and near-miss events can interrupt operations, reduce morale, and create major liabilities. When incidents occur, you need trusted professionals who understand safety from the ground up.
At Podojil & Associates, Inc., our highly qualified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) conduct detailed, unbiased accident investigations that uncover root causes and strengthen your safety systems.
Our Experts Specialize In:
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
- OSHA, EPA & ANSI Compliance Reviews
- Injury, Illness & Near-Miss Investigations
- Expert Witness & Litigation Support
- Safety Culture & Risk Assessments
Contact Podojil & Associates, Inc. and safeguard your business today.
Why I Started Podojil & Associates, Inc.
Podojil & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1999, inspired by a tragic workplace accident at a major aerospace company where Mr. Podojil served as Corporate Safety & Health Manager.
Despite warnings about unsafe conditions, senior management failed to act—leading to an electrical explosion that severely injured two employees.
This defining moment led him to leave the corporation and dedicate his life to building safer workplaces.
Our Mission
Protecting People. Strengthening Organizations. Elevating Performance.
For more than 50 years, Podojil & Associates, Inc. has empowered organizations to build safer workplaces, protect employee health, and strengthen operational performance. Our mission is simple and unwavering.
We equip Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) professionals with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to save lives, prevent injuries, and drive sustainable business success.
Every client we serve becomes part of our commitment to excellence. Your safety, your people, and your profitability matter to us—because "Together, We Can Make a Difference."
Our Core Values: Integrity & Excellence, Always
Everything we do is built on three foundational principles:
Do the right thing. We never compromise on employee safety or ethical responsibility.
Do it the right way. We ensure strict compliance with OSHA regulations, consensus standards, and proven best practices.
Do it all the time. Consistency, accountability, and professionalism define our work—every project, every client, every day.
What We Offer
- Flexible learning options: Self-paced online courses, instructor-led virtual training, and dynamic in-person workshops.
- Professional credentialing: Industry-recognized certifications that elevate expertise, credibility, and career advancement.
- Accredited programs: Developed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024:2012 and compliant with ANSI/IACET 2018-1 continuing education standards.
- Comprehensive consulting & auditing: OSHA compliance, risk management, environmental programs, accident prevention strategies, and more.
Safety done right. Safety done always. Safety done for the success of your business and the people you depend on.
Our Reputation Is Built on Integrity
Our name is our promise. For decades, clients have trusted us because:
- We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
- We follow our Business Ethics Policy and regulatory requirements without exception.
- We foster relationships built on respect, communication, and measurable results.
- We provide the knowledge, tools, and leadership required to keep every worker safe.
We are fully committed to ensuring that everyone—from employees to contractors—goes home safely at the end of each day. This is not just a goal. It is a moral obligation.
A Trusted Partner in Safety and Performance
From Fortune 500 corporations to government agencies and global organizations, our clients choose Podojil & Associates, Inc. because they know we deliver:
- Proven expertise backed by decades of real-world experience
- Exceptional training developed by leading SH&E professionals
- Unmatched support and integrity in every engagement
We are honored to stand beside you as partners in safety excellence and organizational growth.
Core Values
- Integrity: Always do what is right—every time.
- Excellence: Deliver consistent quality and professionalism.
- Safety: Protect people above everything else.
Leadership
John F. (Jack) Podojil
President / CEO – Podojil & Associates, Inc.
CEHSP™, CSHE™️, IASHEP–CPI™️, COSHO™, CCSHO™, CHCM™️, CHMM–Master™, CMGS™, ASA™, CUSA™, CPEA™–Ret.
Expert Witness & OSHA Litigation Support
With over 50 years of industry leadership, John F. Podojil provides credible, authoritative expert witness services for plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide.
Areas of Expertise:
- Hospital, resort & casino injuries
- Machine guarding & Lockout/Tagout failures
- Construction & multi-employer worksites
- Retail premises liability (slips, trips, falls)
- Hazardous materials & toxic exposure
- Student/Shop equipment injuries (SawStop & others)
Our Mission
Protecting lives, promoting safety, and empowering professionals to build safer, compliant, and efficient workplaces.
Our Vision
To create a future where safety, integrity, and operational excellence empower organizations and professionals.
Our Values
Integrity, accountability, and excellence guide us in building trust, empowering people, and ensuring workplace safety.
OUR FOUNDER – JOHN F. PODOJIL
John F. Podojil, founder and CEO of Podojil & Associates, Inc., brings over 50 years of certified experience in occupational safety, health, and environmental consulting. Recognized as a subject matter expert, he has developed policies, conducted audits, led accident investigations, and provided OSHA compliance guidance across industries.
John F. Podojil, founder and CEO of Podojil & Associates, Inc., has over 50 years of expertise in occupational safety, health, and environmental consulting.
Mr. Podojil has extensive experience in the following areas:
- Providing safety, health and environmental audits.
- Review and development of safety, health, and environmental policies, standards, task analysis procedures, and programs.
- Problem-solving, design reviews, accident investigations, construction safety, and more.
- Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations, NEC, NFPA, ANSI, NIOSH standards, and EPA rules and regulations.
Mr. Podojil is a published author of "Safety Solutions" for the Plastic Fabricators & Distributors Magazine and has published several motivational books.
Education & Certifications
- Glendale Community College, AZ – Associates Art Degree Business
- California State University Dominguez Hills – Advanced Safety & Health Certificate
- University of California San Diego (UCSD) – Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health
Professional Certifications
- Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM #1907)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM #491)
- Accredited Safety Auditor (ASA – Retired)
- Registered Environmental Professional (REP #2553 – Retired)
- Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA)
- Certified Machine Guarding Specialist (CMGS)
- Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA – Retired)
- Certified Homeland Security III (CHS-III – Diplomat)
- Certified Environmental, Health & Safety Professional (CEHSP)
- Certified Safety, Health & Environmental Technician (CSHET)
- Certified Construction Safety Health Compliance Officer (CCSHCO)
- Certified Safety Health Compliance Officer (CSHCO)
Mr. Podojil has been listed as an Honored Professional in the 2004 & 2017 National Registry of "Who's Who in America."
Past Corporate Affiliations
- Corporate Manager of Technical Support, Boeing Company
- Senior Safety Specialist, Lockheed Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works)
- Senior Safety Engineer, Allied Signal Aerospace
- Training & Audit Program Manager, Department of Defense / Navy, Long Beach Naval Shipyard
- Federal and State OSHA
Media Features
- WCCO Channel 4 I-Team Investigation Report on Machinery Safety, Minneapolis, 2004
- Fox News Channel 9 Undercover Safety Expert, Minneapolis, 2003
Articles & Publications by John (Jack) F. Podojil are listed on The Plastic Fabricator & Distributors Website.
Uncompromising Honesty & Integrity
Honest & Integrity
Podojil & Associates, Incorporated, a leader in the safety, health & environmental field, is unwavering in its commitment to honesty, ethics, and integrity. Our team, like our company, believes that 'Integrity Means Doing The Right Thing Because It's The Right Thing To Do'.
Leaders with integrity are not afraid to face the truth. This is called the reality principle, or "seeing the world as it really is, not as you wish it to be."
Integrity means telling the truth, even if it is ugly. It is better to be honest with your clients and the clients with us than to delude others.
Podojil & Associates, Inc. believes there should be no exceptions to honesty and integrity.
Leaders keep their promises. They make promises carefully, even reluctantly, but once they have made them, they follow through on them without fail.
Leaders with integrity at Podojil & Associates, Inc. always prioritize fairness, especially in the face of unfair treatment.
PODOJIL & ASSOCIATES, INC. CODE OF CONDUCT
Code of Professional Conduct
The Code of Professional Conduct ("Code, Ethics, Responsibilities and Standards") are the ethical benchmark for Podojil & Associates, Incorporated around the globe. A code of professional conduct is a necessary component to any profession to maintain ethics and standards.
Podojil & Associates, Incorporated Code of Conduct, Ethics, Responsibilities and Standards have established the highest principles and standards for the organization. We will never risk a worker's safety or health and we will always protect the environment in which we work.
Principles
Principle 1 – Integrity:
Podojil & Associates, Incorporated provides professional services with integrity. Integrity demands honesty and candor which must not be subordinated to personal gain or advantage.
Principle 2 – Competence:
Management and employees must maintain the knowledge and skill necessary to provide professional services competently.
Principle 3 – Responsibility:
Responsibility is our duty to take ownership of our decisions, actions, and their consequences.
Principle 4 – Rules of Practice:
Podojil & Associates shall hold paramount the safety, health, environmental, and welfare of the public.
A Poem By A Friend Named Don Merrell
I Could Have Saved A Life That Day
A poem by an awesome friend, Don Merrell, from JR Simplot. We have published this poem with Don's permission (Email: donmerrell@hotmail.com).
I Choose To Look The Other Way
But I chose to look the other way.
It wasn't that I didn't care;
I had the time, and I was there.
But I didn't want to seem a fool,
Or argue over a safety rule.
I knew he'd done the job before;
If I spoke up he might get sore.
The chances didn't seem that bad;
I'd done the same, he knew I had.
So I shook my head and walked by;
He knew the risks as well as I.
He took the chance, I closed an eye;
And with that act, I let him die.
I could have saved a life that day,
But I chose to look the other way.
Now every time I see his wife,
I know I should have saved his life.
That guilt is something I must bear,
But isn't something you need to share.
If you see a risk that others take
That puts their health or life at stake,
The question asked or thing you say;
Could help them live another day.
If you see a risk and walk away,
Then hope you never have to say,
"I could have saved a life that day,
But I chose to look the other way."