GOOD CATCH CONSULTANTS LLC
Empowering Safer Workplaces Through Stop Work Authority
We help organizations proactively prevent incidents by tracking real SWA actions and delivering transparent, data-driven safety insights.
Core Services
Comprehensive safety solutions designed to protect your workforce and strengthen your safety culture.
How the System Works
A streamlined approach to transforming workplace observations into actionable safety improvements.
Workers Report Hazards
Field personnel identify unsafe conditions and initiate Stop Work Authority.
Consultant Verifies
Our lead verification specialist reviews, categorizes, and validates the intervention data.
Clients Receive Reports
Management gets actionable insights and trend analysis to prevent future incidents.
Workers Report Hazards
Field personnel identify unsafe conditions and initiate Stop Work Authority.
Consultant Verifies
Our lead verification specialist reviews, categorizes, and validates the intervention data.
Clients Receive Reports
Management gets actionable insights and trend analysis to prevent future incidents.
What Is Stop Work Authority?
Stop Work Authority empowers every worker with both the right and the responsibility to halt any unsafe work activities. This crucial safety measure acts as the ultimate safety net in environments where risks are high, ensuring that everyone can contribute to maintaining a secure workplace. By allowing individuals to take action when they perceive a threat, Stop Work Authority fosters a culture of safety and vigilance, encouraging proactive measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
The Challenge
Most organizations implement SWA, but few track it effectively. Without data, you can't measure engagement, identify trends, or prove the program works. Anecdotal evidence isn't enough to drive systemic change.
Our Solution
We transform Stop Work events from anecdotal stories into structured data. Every SWA action becomes a data point revealing where your risks truly lie, allowing for predictive rather than reactive safety management.
The Result
Leadership gains visibility into real-world hazards. Safety teams can demonstrate ROI. Workers see their voices matter and safety culture strengthens.
Hazard Categories
Our system categorizes workplace hazards using OSHA-aligned standards for consistent, effective tracking. This structured approach ensures that every potential risk is identified, documented, and addressed systematically.
Mechanical (Pinch, Shear, Crush Points)
Typical Tasks
- Guard removal
- Valve operation
- Rig tong use
- Chain/gear work
- Torquing/snubbing tasks
Red Flags
- Missing or bypassed guards
- Hands near pinch points
- Improper tool selection
SWA Triggers
- Guard removed without authorization
- Body parts entering pinch zones
- Improper lockout before maintenance
Electrical
Typical Tasks
- LOTO
- Panel access
- Generator work
- Cable pulls
- Circuit testing
- Battery bank service
Red Flags
- Exposed conductors
- Wet conditions near energized gear
- Unqualified personnel
SWA Triggers
- Live work without proper PPE
- No LOTO on equipment being serviced
- Damaged cords or panels
Pressure (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Well Pressure)
Typical Tasks
- Bleeding lines
- Opening pressurized systems
- Hydrotesting
- Compressor work
- Hose connection/disconnection
- Well control equipment
Red Flags
- Unknown pressure state
- Leaking fittings
- Whip-hazard hoses
SWA Triggers
- Breaking containment without verification
- Pressure not fully isolated
- Any sign of line movement or vibration
Temperature/Thermal (Hot or Cold)
Typical Tasks
- Hot work
- Steam line tasks
- Furnace/boiler access
- Cryogenic handling
- Cold storage entry
Red Flags
- Uninsulated hot surfaces
- Frostbite risk
- Steam leaks
SWA Triggers
- Hot work without permit
- No fire watch
- Steam line opened without verification
Chemical
Typical Tasks
- Mixing chemicals
- Transferring fluids
- Tank cleaning
- Acidizing
- Solvent use
- Spill cleanup
Red Flags
- Missing SDS knowledge
- Incompatible chemical storage
- No ventilation
SWA Triggers
- No PPE for chemical class
- Unknown substance present
- Spill with vapor exposure
Biological
Typical Tasks
- Waste cleanup
- Wildlife exposure
- Mold remediation
- First aid tasks
- Sewage system work
Red Flags
- Unknown biological contamination
- No PPE
- Sharp exposure
SWA Triggers
- Bloodborne pathogen exposure
- Wildlife threat
- Sewage leak without controls
Radiation
Typical Tasks
- NORM handling
- X-ray/NDT work
- Gauge use
- Survey meter checks
Red Flags
- Missing barriers
- Uncontrolled access
- Damaged gauges
SWA Triggers
- No radiation safety officer
- No dosimetry
- Unsecured radioactive source
Sound / Vibration
Typical Tasks
- Grinding
- Jackhammering
- Pile driving
- Heavy equipment operation
- Generator rooms
Red Flags
- No hearing protection
- Excessive vibration exposure
SWA Triggers
- Noise preventing communication
- Vibration causing loss of control
Gravity
Typical Tasks
- Working at heights (ladders, scaffolds, roofs, platforms)
- Lifting, lowering, or positioning materials overhead
- Rigging, hoisting, or crane operations
- Handling stacked materials (pipe racks, pallets, bundles)
- Opening/closing hatches, doors, or access panels that swing or fall
- Removing bolts, pins, or supports holding elevated loads
- Working under suspended loads or partially supported equipment
- Excavation work with spoil piles or unstable edges
- Loading/unloading trucks or trailers
- Using tools or materials that can roll, slide, or tip
Red Flags
- Unsecured tools or materials stored at height
- Overhead work occurring above active work areas
- Ladders not tied off, not on stable ground, or used incorrectly
- Scaffolds missing guardrails, toe boards, or proper planking
- Suspended loads left hanging or moving over personnel
- Stacked materials leaning, unstable, or exceeding height limits
- Weather conditions affecting stability (wind, rain, ice)
- Workers positioned below someone else's task
- Equipment or loads shifting unexpectedly
- Missing or inadequate barricades around drop zones
SWA Triggers
- Any person under a suspended load
- Any elevated work without fall protection or drop-prevention controls
- Tools or materials actively falling or at risk of falling
- Scaffolds or ladders visibly damaged, unstable, or improperly set
- Hoisting or rigging equipment not inspected or showing defects
- Load not properly secured, balanced, or controlled before lifting
- No established drop zone or barricade where overhead work is happening
- Workers removing supports, pins, or restraints without load control
- Any unexpected movement of equipment, structure, or material
- A worker expressing uncertainty about load stability or lift plan
Motion (Moving or Rotating Equipment)
Typical Tasks
- Rotating equipment work
- Pump/motor maintenance
- Conveyor tasks
- Pipe handling
- Hoisting/tugger operations
Red Flags
- Unexpected movement
- Line of fire exposure
- Uncontrolled load swing
SWA Triggers
- Working in the line of fire
- Equipment cycling without warning
- No spotter during movement
Industries We Serve
Field-proven safety solutions across high-risk industries where worker protection is paramount.
Oil & Gas
Refineries, pipelines, and offshore platforms.
Construction
Commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
Manufacturing
Heavy industry and production facilities.
Utilities
Power generation and distribution networks.
Mining
Surface and underground operations.
Chemical Processing
Production and storage facilities.
Why Choose Good Catch Consultants
We combine deep industry knowledge with modern data analytics to deliver a safety solution that works as hard as your team does.
100%
Commitment to reducing workplace incidents through proactive engagement.
Real-time visibility into workplace safety actions
Data-driven insights revealing systemic risks
OSHA-compliant hazard categorization
Measurable ROI on safety investments
Strengthened safety culture through transparency
Industry expertise from field-experienced consultants
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