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Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset: Your People

Comprehensive workplace safety solutions that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and create a culture of safety across your organization.


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Ballymore Safety Group

Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset: Your People

Comprehensive workplace safety solutions that reduce risk, ensure compliance, and create a culture of safety across your organization.

OSHA Compliant
Expert Team
Proven Results
CSP Certified

Safety Solution Development

Our certified safety professionals follow a proven 6-step process to identify, develop, and deliver solutions that measurably reduce workplace injury.

Safety 6 Step Process

Tap a segment to explore each step of the Ballymore safety solution development process.

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Ergonomic Evaluations

Identify and mitigate workplace ergonomic risks to reduce injuries and improve productivity.

Safety Professionals

Access to certified safety experts with decades of combined industry experience.

Case Studies

Real-world examples of how we've helped companies improve safety and reduce incidents.

Safety Products

Implement safety products that minimize hazards and support safe, efficient operations.

Resources

Access guides, checklists, and training materials to enhance your safety program.

Risk Reduction

Proactive strategies to identify hazards and implement preventive measures.


Our Safety Solutions

Comprehensive workplace safety services tailored to your industry and specific needs

Ballymore Safety Solutions
Safety Professionals
Access certified safety experts with decades of combined industry experience.
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Case Studies
Real-world examples of how we have helped companies improve safety and reduce incidents.
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Safety Products
Implement safety products that minimize hazards and support safe, efficient operations.
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Resources
Access guides, checklists, and training materials to enhance your safety program.
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Risk Reduction
Proactive strategies to identify hazards and implement preventive measures across your operation.
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Safety by Product Dark — Ballymore

500+

Companies Served

85%

Incident Reduction

30+

Years Experience

100%

Compliance Rate

Focused Safety Guidance for Everyday Operations

Explore practical safety guidance for the most common workplace tasks. These resources highlight key considerations, best practices, and equipment solutions designed to help teams work safer and more efficiently.

Ladder Safety

Lift Safety

Material Handling Safety

Safety by Product — Ballymore

Meet Our Experts

Paul Gilkinson

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Zack Moya

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Our Team

Meet Our Experts

Our on-staff Certified Safety Professionals bring decades of real-world experience helping companies reduce injury risk — at no cost to you.

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Paul Gilkinson
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Paul Gilkinson
Director of Safety Products — CSP
Certifications: CSP
Experience: 30+ Years
Industries: Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Distribution
Director of Safety Products
Paul Gilkinson
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Paul is a seasoned safety professional who has worked with a broad range of companies — from Fortune 100 corporations to locally owned family businesses — over the last 30+ years. He has depth of experience in helping companies reduce the risk of severe injuries across Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, and Distribution.

CSP 30+ Years Ergonomics Risk Assessment Loss Control
Zack Moya
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Zack Moya
Certified Safety Professional
Certifications: EHS
Experience: 12+ Years
Industries: Warehousing, Transportation, Retail, Construction, Energy
Certified Safety Professional
Zack Moya
Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Zack arrives at Ballymore with a storied history in Environmental Health & Safety. With over 12 years across Fortune 100 companies, he has deep experience in Warehousing, Transportation, Retail, Construction, and Energy. He specializes in lowering accident rates and building a sustainable safety culture. Holds a double major in Business Management & Biology from the University of Houston.

EHS 12+ Years Fortune 100 Culture Building OSHA Compliance

Success Stories

Real results from real companies

MSD Injuries – Distribution

3PL DISTRIBUTION • MATERIAL HANDLING

200-person warehouse cuts MSD injuries by nearly half after ergonomic evaluation and lift table deployment

42%

Injury Reduction

PROBLEM

18 MSD recordables per year. 6 high-risk manual handling tasks. Rising workers' comp costs.

SOLUTION

Lift tables at palletizing stations + ergonomic carts replacing manual carry routes.

RESULT

42% reduction in MSD injuries. $380K estimated annual savings. All 6 high-risk tasks eliminated.

Success Story 2

3PL DISTRIBUTION • MATERIAL HANDLING

200-person warehouse cuts MSD injuries by nearly half after ergonomic evaluation and lift table deployment

42%

Injury Reduction

PROBLEM

18 MSD recordables per year. 6 high-risk manual handling tasks. Rising workers' comp costs.

SOLUTION

Lift tables at palletizing stations + ergonomic carts replacing manual carry routes.

RESULT

42% reduction in MSD injuries. $380K estimated annual savings. All 6 high-risk tasks eliminated.

Success Story 3

3PL DISTRIBUTION • MATERIAL HANDLING

200-person warehouse cuts MSD injuries by nearly half after ergonomic evaluation and lift table deployment

42%

Injury Reduction

PROBLEM

18 MSD recordables per year. 6 high-risk manual handling tasks. Rising workers' comp costs.

SOLUTION

Lift tables at palletizing stations + ergonomic carts replacing manual carry routes.

RESULT

42% reduction in MSD injuries. $380K estimated annual savings. All 6 high-risk tasks eliminated.


Case Studies — Ballymore Safety Group

Real results from real companies

Customer Success Stories

Before and after ergonomic assessments showing measurable injury risk reduction using Ballymore equipment.

Before — Manual Lift
After — Lucy Ball Transfer Table
96%
Lifting Index reduction (5.13 to 0.23)
89%
Load reduction (93 lbs to 10 lbs)
4/4
Risk factors improved to Good
Problem
Single worker lifting 93 lb units floor to 4.6 ft, 1 to 2 hours per shift. NIOSH Lifting Index 5.13 — 5x the safe threshold. Horizontal reach and travel distance both high risk.
Solution
Lucy Ball Transfer Table deployed. Eliminates floor-to-overhead lift and reduces horizontal reach. Same worker, same location, re-assessed under identical conditions.
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Result
Lifting Index dropped from 5.13 to 0.23 (96% reduction). All 4 risk factors rated Good. Load reduced from 93 lbs to 10 lbs. Task reclassified from High Risk to Safe.
Before — Manual Battery Lift
After — Ball Transfer Table
+78pt
Population percentile (4th to 82nd)
37%
Reduction in predicted back injury rate
28in
Reduction in vertical hand travel range
Problem
Workers lifting batteries off a pallet: 38-inch vertical range, 50-inch horizontal reach. Task suited for only 4% of the working population. High-risk posture on every repetition.
Solution
Ball Transfer Table introduced. Slight lift onto the table replaces the full pallet lift. Hand height range cut from 38 to 10 inches. Horizontal reach eliminated. Energy expenditure unchanged.
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Result
Population percentile: 4% to 82%. Back injury rate down 37%. NIOSH LI improved to 1.53. Vertical hand travel cut from 38 to 10 inches.

Featured Safety Products

Hybrid Rolling Ladders

Ladders

Ball Transfer Tables

Material Handling

Portable Loading Docks

Material Handling

Power Stocker Lifts

Lifts

Expandable Conveyor

Material Handling

Safety Facts — Ballymore
#1
Fall Protection has been the most cited OSHA standard for 14 consecutive years
OSHA FY2024 Top 10 Most Cited Standards
2.5M
Workplace injury and illness cases reported in U.S. private industry in 2024
BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses 2024
$42K
Average direct cost of a single medically consulted workplace injury
OSHA Safety Pays / NSC Injury Facts
$58B
Annual cost of the most disabling workplace injuries to U.S. employers
Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index 2023
Featured Safety Products — Ballymore Safety Group

Safety Resources

Guides, training links, and regulatory references curated by our safety professionals.

OSHA Ladder Guide

Stairways & Ladders — A Guide to OSHA Rules (OSHA 3124)

Ladder Safety Training

American Ladder Institute certified online training program

OSHA Scissor Lift Guide

Safe scissor lift operation and fall protection requirements.

NIOSH Mat Hand Guide

Ergonomic guidelines for reducing MSD injuries at work.

OSHA Ergonomic Guide

Employer tools for MSD hazard identification and prevention.

OSHA Platform Guide

Safe use and inspection requirements for rolling platforms

Safety Resources — Ballymore

Safety Resources

Guides, training links, and regulatory references curated by our safety professionals.

OSHA Ladder Guide
Stairways and Ladders: A Guide to OSHA Rules (OSHA 3124)
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Ladder Safety Training
American Ladder Institute certified online training program
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OSHA Scissor Lift Guide
Safe scissor lift operation and fall protection requirements.
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NIOSH Mat Hand Guide
Ergonomic guidelines for reducing MSD injuries at work.
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OSHA Ergonomic Guide
Employer tools for MSD hazard identification and prevention.
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OSHA Platform Guide
Safe use and inspection requirements for rolling platforms
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Risk Reduction Strategies

Proactive safety managemnet reduceds costs, improves productivity, and protects your most valuable asset – your people

Replace Unsupported Ladders With Rolling Safety Ladders

Leaning and A-frame ladders offer no guardrails, no stability mechanism, and no fall protection once you're on them. Ballymore and Tri-Arc rolling safety ladders address all three with a lockstep braking system, full handrails, and non-slip treads, giving workers a stable, guarded platform for elevated tasks.

Eliminate Manual Lifting With Ergonomic Equipment

Musculoskeletal disorders make up nearly 1 in 3 serious workplace injuries. Lift Products Inc. lift tables and Valley Craft ergonomic carts remove manual lifting from the equation, bringing work to the right height and eliminating the push, pull, and carry tasks that cause the most injuries.

Ballymore Risk Reduction Strategies
Replace Unsupported Ladders with Rolling Safety Ladders
A-frame and leaning ladders offer no guardrails and no stability mechanism. Ballymore and Tri-Arc rolling safety ladders provide a lockstep braking system, full handrails, and non-slip treads.
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Eliminate Manual Lifting with Ergonomic Equipment
Lift Products Inc. lift tables bring work to the right height. Valley Craft carts and tuggers remove manual push, pull, and carry tasks, cutting MSD exposure at the source.
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Start with a Free Ergonomic Evaluation
Ballymore's Certified Safety Professionals use REBA scoring and NIOSH analysis to identify your highest-risk tasks and recommend the right solution before you spend a dollar.
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Secure Elevated Access Points with Safety Gates and Platforms
Ballymore safety gates and Tri-Arc work platforms replace improvised elevated access with properly guarded, rated, and OSHA-compliant solutions for mezzanines and elevated openings.
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Swap Ladders for Enclosed Lift Platforms
Overreaching from ladders is a leading cause of falls. Ballymore Power Stocker Lifts and Scissor Lifts give workers a fully guarded elevated platform that travels with them.
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When No Standard Product Fits, Engineer One
Ballymore's Engineered Access Solutions team designs custom safety access systems for facilities where standard products fall short, from concept and 3D design through field deployment.
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