Catamount Consulting

Catamount Consulting Creating safer workplaces through expert OSHA & MSHA training, leadership development, and customized safety solutions for industries nationwide.

Offices In:
Warrensburg, NY
Reading, PA
Kunkletown, PA

06/17/2026

The future of work is changing fast.

AI is reshaping a lot of careers, but the real world still needs people who can build, repair, operate, troubleshoot, and keep essential systems running.

That is where the skilled trades come in.

These careers require judgment, experience, focus, and hands-on skill that only comes from doing the work. Technology can support the trades, but it cannot replace the person who understands the system and knows how to solve the problem safely.

The trades offer long-term opportunity for people who want useful work with lasting value.

At Catamount, we believe students, parents, schools, and employers need to hear that message clearly:

The trades are a strong path forward.

Whole-worker safety starts with paying attention.Someone can look fine on the outside and still be carrying a lot. What ...
06/15/2026

Whole-worker safety starts with paying attention.

Someone can look fine on the outside and still be carrying a lot. What is happening away from work can follow them onto the job and affect how they show up.

Strong workplaces make it safer to speak up. People feel known there. Management knows their names. The person matters, not just the work they produce.

Catamount’s motto is People First for a reason.

Notice before someone reaches a breaking point.
Make a point to connect.

June is National Safety Month, and Week 2 focuses on staying safe on the roads.Driver safety deserves serious attention....
06/12/2026

June is National Safety Month, and Week 2 focuses on staying safe on the roads.

Driver safety deserves serious attention. Driving causes more work-related deaths each year than any other single activity, yet many employees who drive for work receive little or no formal driver safety training.

That matters for more than professional drivers.

Service technicians, supervisors, sales teams, field employees, delivery drivers, utility workers, and anyone traveling between job sites can face real risk behind the wheel.

Catamount offers on-demand driver safety e-learning designed to help companies strengthen awareness, reduce risk, and support safer decisions on the road.

Road safety is workplace safety.

Safety has to include the whole worker.The su***de rate for construction workers has been reported around 53.2 to 56 dea...
06/10/2026

Safety has to include the whole worker.

The su***de rate for construction workers has been reported around 53.2 to 56 deaths per 100,000 workers. That is four to five times higher than the national average and nearly five times the rate of all other jobsite construction fatalities combined, according to CDC-based reporting.

Those numbers should stop the industry in its tracks.

Programs like Hard Hat Courage are helping save lives by making it safe to talk about mental health every day, on every jobsite. The goal is to put mental health on par with physical health, because both matter when we talk about keeping people safe.

At Catamount, we include mindset strategies, mental health awareness, communication, leadership, and whole-worker health in our trainings because prevention has to look at the person under the hard hat.

Crews need tools for the job. They also need language, support, and leaders who know how to recognize when someone may be struggling.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support.

Monday Safety Tip: Respect the restart.In manufacturing, a lot can change when a line stops.A jam may have been cleared....
06/08/2026

Monday Safety Tip: Respect the restart.

In manufacturing, a lot can change when a line stops.

A jam may have been cleared. A guard might be open. A tool may still be sitting inside the work area. Someone may have stepped into a different position while the machine was down.

Before equipment starts moving again, pause long enough to make sure the area is truly ready.

If lockout/tagout was required, make sure the full LOTO process was followed before anyone moves toward restart. Then confirm that people are clear, guards are back in place, tools are removed, and communication has reached everyone affected by the equipment.

Restarting machinery can feel routine in a busy plant. That familiarity is exactly what makes it worth slowing down for.

A clean restart protects the crew and keeps production moving the right way.

June is National Safety Month, and Week 1 focuses on CPR and AED readiness.In an emergency, seconds matter. Having train...
06/08/2026

June is National Safety Month, and Week 1 focuses on CPR and AED readiness.

In an emergency, seconds matter. Having trained people onsite and knowing where the AED is located can make a life-saving difference before first responders arrive.

CPR/AED training gives teams the confidence to act when it counts. For workplaces, jobsites, schools, and organizations, that preparation is part of building a stronger safety culture.

Contact Catamount today to learn more about CPR/AED training. Send us a message, leave a comment, or call the office at 518-623-2352.

Safety Tip: Look before you lift.In busy work areas, lifting often happens on autopilot. Someone grabs the part, moves t...
06/05/2026

Safety Tip: Look before you lift.

In busy work areas, lifting often happens on autopilot. Someone grabs the part, moves the box, shifts the tool, or helps a coworker without taking a second to look at the full situation.

That quick lift can become a problem when the load is heavier than expected, the path is blocked, the grip is poor, or the landing spot is not ready.

Before you pick something up, take a moment to check the weight, your footing, the route, and where the load is going. Ask for help when the size, shape, or distance makes the lift awkward.

A few seconds of planning can prevent a strained back, a crushed hand, or a dropped load.

Good lifting starts before the load ever leaves the ground.

“The skills gap is real and tradespeople are closing it.” — Mike RoweThe skills gap is the space between the work that n...
06/03/2026

“The skills gap is real and tradespeople are closing it.” — Mike Rowe

The skills gap is the space between the work that needs to be done and the trained people available to do it.

That’s why the trades matter. They keep the country running and create long-term career paths for people who want real, useful, durable skills.

06/01/2026

June 1 is Heat Action Day.

Heat risk starts before symptoms, so crews need to pay attention early. Heavy sweating, dizziness, headache, cramps, confusion, or unusual fatigue should never be brushed off as “just part of the job.”

Pre-hydration matters. OSHA recommends drinking about 8 ounces of water every 15–20 minutes while working in the heat, which adds up fast over a long summer shift.

Make a heat recovery plan before the day begins. Stop, take a drink, find shade, and give the body time to cool down.

Plan ahead for the heat, and work safely this summer.

Prevention requires more than hindsight.The future of safety is being shaped by people who are willing to look upstream:...
05/29/2026

Prevention requires more than hindsight.

The future of safety is being shaped by people who are willing to look upstream: at workforce development, leadership, communication, training, technology, and the everyday pressures workers carry onto the job.

That is where Catamount is spending time.

Our team is connected with national safety organizations, industry leaders, trade groups, and workforce partners who are serious about moving the conversation forward. These relationships matter because prevention does not happen in isolation. It grows through shared ideas, field experience, hard questions, and practical solutions that can actually work in high-demand environments.

For Catamount, safety has always been about people first.

That means understanding the work, the worker, the crew, and the culture around them. It means helping companies think ahead instead of waiting for problems to prove themselves the hard way.

The work is changing. The workforce is changing. The best safety partners are paying attention.

That's The Catamount Difference.

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27 Elm Street
Warrensburg, NY
12885

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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