Oscar C.

About Oscar C.

Oscar Cervantes is a seasoned Risk & Safety Consultant with over 10 years of experience in loss control and construction safety across high-hazard and complex operational environments. His expertise spans a diverse range of industries, including nut hullers, shellers, and processors; agriculture and farm labor contracting; telecommunications site preparation; commercial and residential electrical work; underground operations; and solar installations.Oscar has a proven ability to build safer work environments by designing and implementing health and safety best practices tailored to industry-specific risks. His extensive hands-on experience in high-risk sectors enables him to proactively identify hazards, implement effective controls, and support both regulatory compliance and uninterrupted operations.Among his most notable achievements is leading the development and execution of comprehensive risk prevention and safety programs that produced measurable reductions in workplace injuries and claims. These initiatives not only lowered incident-related costs but also strengthened operational processes and fostered a sustainable, company-wide safety culture.Highly self-motivated and solutions-driven, Oscar is recognized for his initiative, ability to manage complex safety programs, and consistent delivery of results. His strategic mindset and consultative approach position him as a trusted partner to leadership teams seeking to minimize risk, improve performance, and drive continuous safety improvement.Above all, Oscar is driven to empower individuals at every level, from field teams to executive leadership, to deliver safer, more efficient, and sustainable workplaces.

Experience

1. Risk and Safety Consultant

   BBSI

   Feb 2025 — Present · Fresno, CA, US

   Serve as a strategic partner to business owners, supporting short- and long-term planning to improve operational efficiency and risk performance- Collaborate with business owners to identify and mitigate operational risks, fostering shared accountability and risk ownership- Verify and validate WC codes across operations to ensure accurate classification and support regulatory compliance- Leverage loss data and EMR analytics to evaluate claim trends, benchmark performance, and develop targeted risk-reduction strategies- Collaborate with internal team to analyze Loss Booking Reports (LBR) and loss reporting data, helping identify loss drivers and support strategies to keep losses down- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies, enhancing workflows, and strengthening team productivity and consistency- Develop and implement strategies to minimize exposure and support a strong internal control environment- Conduct on-site safety assessments and analysis for client companies across diverse industries to ensure OSHA and regulatory compliance- Develop and implement customized safety programs, including Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP), safety training, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)- Provide guidance to clients on incident investigations, workers’ compensation claims, and corrective actions to reduce risk exposure- Support clients through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify contributing and underlying causes, driving effective prevention strategies- Deliver safety training workshops on topics such as fall protection, ergonomics, personal protective equipment (PPE), forklift operation, and hazard communication (HAZCOM)- Collaborate with client leadership to foster a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety performance.