Matt Baker
North American Industrial & Manufacturing Leader
dss+
Contractor Safety Management
This presentation focuses on enhancing Contractor Safety Management (CSM) to reduce Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risks in high-risk industries. dss+ employs a structured approach that integrates governance, systems, capabilities, and culture to drive safety transformation. The methodology includes a phased implementation plan: conducting a current-state assessment, developing a future-state CSM framework, piloting programs, implementing best practices, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Key challenges identified include inconsistent contractor safety oversight, lack of standardized risk assessment protocols, and ineffective training. To address these, dss+ introduces the Bradley Curve model to advance safety culture maturity and implements enterprise-wide contractor onboarding, dynamic risk assessments, and competency-based safety training. The strategy emphasizes proactive hazard identification, leadership engagement, and clear accountability.
By leveraging industry innovations such as advanced risk modeling, digital permit-to-work systems, and data-driven safety analytics, dss+ continuously refines its approach to contractor safety. We remain committed to learning from industry trends, real-world case studies, and emerging best practices to drive continuous improvement.
The results demonstrate early success, with improved contractor partnerships, increased ownership of safety protocols, and reduced incidents of unmitigated risks. By fostering a culture of safety and equipping both employees and contractors with necessary skills, organizations can significantly enhance operational safety and reliability.
With over 20 years of experience, Matt Baker is a seasoned leader in driving high-impact organizational change and enabling solutions that foster sustainable business transformation and measurable outcomes. He specializes in partnering with organizations to develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency, workforce capability, and leadership effectiveness.
Matt has a proven track record of supporting global clients across diverse industries and disciplines, including Management Consulting, Operational Effectiveness, Change Management, Organizational Development, Enterprise Learning, Leadership Development & Coaching, Client Experience (CX) and Employee Experience (EX), Sales Enablement & Effectiveness, and Digital Adoption for Enterprise Software (Risk Management, ERP, A.I., CRM) platforms. His expertise extends to leading organizational change initiatives, operational effectiveness, and risk management, and comprehensive Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) initiatives, driving cultural change, executive leadership development, and frontline enablement that results in sustainable change. Matt has successfully worked across various sectors, such as Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Metals, Retail, Food & Beverage, and Warehousing/Logistics, ensuring sustainable business improvements through tailored learning and change management strategies.
Passionate about helping businesses and their people succeed, Matt blends strategy with practical execution, ensuring organizations have the right tools, knowledge, and frameworks to adapt, innovate, and thrive. As a strategic thinker and hands-on leader, he specializes in aligning business goals with people-driven solutions that drive long-term success in an ever-evolving landscape.
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