Beyond the Barrier Safety Consulting

Practical safety consulting for zoos, aquariums, attractions, and the hospitality industry

Beyond the Barrier Safety Consulting helps organizations protect guests, staff, and animals through real-world risk assessments, training, and emergency preparedness.

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Safety Services Designed for Complex Operations

  • Risk Assessments

    Operational and environmental evaluations tailored to guest-facing and animal-based facilities.

  • Safety Programs, Policies, & SOPs

    OSHA-aligned policies and procedures designed to function in real operational environments.

  • Training & Instruction

    Instructor-led and LMS-based training for staff, supervisors, and leadership teams.

  • Emergency Planning

    All-hazards planning, drills, and coordination with public safety partners.

  • Safety and Event Planning

    Safety planning and risk mitigation for special events, seasonal operations, and large-scale public gatherings.

  • Weather Monitoring and Severe Weather Planning

    Weather monitoring, decision-making frameworks, and severe weather response planning tailored to outdoor and animal-care environments.

Why Beyond the Barrier

Beyond the Barrier Safety Consulting bridges the gap between regulatory compliance and operational reality. Our guidance is informed by hands-on experience in zoological institutions, healthcare environments, and emergency services.

We focus on practical, defensible safety decisions that support leadership, frontline staff, and organizational resilience.

About
  • Certification badge for the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (CSCP).

    Certifications

    Board Certified Safety Professionals provide all services to our clients.

  • Collection of various logos, including University of South Florida College of Public Health, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Sunstar Paramedics, Johns Hopkins Medicine All Children's Hospital, a tiger, and Military Police Corps U.S. Army.

    Professional Experience

    Clients will work with safety professionals who have worked in the tourism/travel, medical, military, and the attractions industry.

  • A man giving a presentation at the IAAPA Expo with a colorful background and a podium labeled 'IAAPA'. There are several audience members seated and listening.

    Presentations

    Our owner/founder has presented at multiple conferences for topics that include severe weather planning, safety culture, and emergency exercise development.

  • Map of the United States with connected network nodes and pathways overlayed, representing connections across the country.

    Nationwide Coverage

    Flexible consulting for on-site and remote safety assessments.

“Safety work is today recognized as an economic necessity. It is the study of the right way to do things.”

— Robert W. Campbell, first president of the National Safety Council