Strategic Safety, Tailored Support

For nearly a decade, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has relied on Straightway Safety and Compliance to support our Code of Safe Work Practices compliance program. Their consulting engagement began in 2012 and continued through 2019, and after a brief gap, we were glad to bring them back on board in 2022, where they remain an active and trusted partner today. Throughout both engagements, Straightway Safety and Compliance has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the regulatory and operational demands unique to a state agency managing critical water infrastructure. Their team took the time to understand our field operations, facilities, and workforce before recommending any changes, which made their guidance practical rather than theoretical. They helped us build, refine, and maintain a Code of Safe Work Practices that holds up to scrutiny while remaining usable for staff in the field. What has set Straightway apart is their consistency and responsiveness. Regulations and internal procedures evolve, and Straightway has stayed ahead of those changes, proactively flagging gaps and updating our documentation before issues could surface during an audit or incident review. Their willingness to return in 2022 and pick up right where we left off, without missing a beat, speaks to both their institutional knowledge of our program and their genuine investment in our success. Much of this consistency traces back to the leadership of Matthew Duaime, CSP. His professionalism and command of the subject matter have given our team full confidence in every recommendation Straightway has brought to the table. He communicates complex regulatory requirements in a way our field staff can actually apply, and he holds himself and his team to a standard of accountability that matches, and often exceeds, what we require internally. Working with a consultant of his caliber has made this partnership one of the most dependable in our safety program. We consider Straightway Safety and Compliance a valued extension of our safety team, not just an outside vendor. Their long-standing relationship with DWR, anchored by Matthew's leadership and professionalism, reflects the trust we place in their expertise, and we are confident recommending them to any organization seeking a knowledgeable, dependable partner for safe work practices compliance consulting.