Essential Advisor
Ideal for smaller districts
- One leadership meeting per month
- Email and phone support
- Annual compliance planning
- Cal/OSHA requirement guidance
Starting at$1,500 / month
Experience. Leadership. Safety.
Your Trusted Safety Partner.
Every Day. Every Decision.
Helping California water and wastewater agencies protect their people, strengthen compliance, and build safer, more resilient communities.
Talk With a Safety Advisor30+ YearsPublic utility safety experience
CaliforniaWater and wastewater focus
Cal/OSHAPractical compliance guidance
AWIARisk and resilience support
Public Utility Experience You Can Count On
Safety Leadership Grounded in Experience
Kilburg Safety Services, LLC provides practical safety leadership and risk management support tailored to California public agencies.
Ronald Kilburg, Principal Consultant
Ronald Kilburg brings more than 30 years of occupational safety and public utility experience. He helps organizations strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and develop safety programs that work in day-to-day operations.
Relevant Experience
- 30+ years in public utility safety
- Former El Dorado Irrigation District safety professional
- Current advisor to Paradise Irrigation District
- Trusted by water, wastewater, irrigation, PUD, CSD, and JPIA organizations
- ACWA-JPIA Risk Management Committee member
- AWIA risk and resilience assessments and emergency response planning
Additional Services
Practical Safety Support for Your Agency
Services can be provided individually or combined with a monthly advisory retainer.
Program Development
IIPP, workplace violence prevention, emergency planning, and other customized safety programs.
Safety Audits & Inspections
Workplace reviews focused on identifying hazards, improving conditions, and supporting corrective action.
Training & Workshops
Practical employee and leadership training that strengthens knowledge and safe work practices.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency action planning, exercises, drills, and response-readiness support.
Risk Assessments
AWIA risk and resilience assessments and other evaluations tailored to public utility operations.
Cal/OSHA Compliance
Regulatory guidance, inspection support, program review, and preparation assistance.
The Value to Your District
Outsourced Safety Leadership That Works for You
Many districts do not need—or cannot afford—a full-time safety professional. A monthly retainer provides direct access to an experienced safety advisor who becomes an extension of your team.
Predictable Monthly Cost
Plan your safety budget with confidence.
Expert Access
Get answers before small issues become larger problems.
Stronger Compliance
Stay ahead of Cal/OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
Reduced Risk & Claims
Better safety programs support fewer injuries and lower costs.
Develop Your Team
Mentor staff and build internal safety capability.
Consistent Follow-Through
Keep action items and compliance deadlines moving forward.
Monthly Safety Advisor Retainer Program
Choose the Level of Support You Need
Flexible options range from essential guidance to full-service safety leadership.
Professional Advisor
Our most popular option
- Two leadership meetings per month
- Policy and procedure review
- Safety committee guidance
- Safety coordinator mentoring
- Incident consultation
- Priority response
Starting at$2,500 / month
Executive Advisor
For full-service partnership
- Weekly leadership meetings
- Executive coaching
- Unlimited consultation, reasonable use
- On-site visits
- Training support
- Regulatory preparation
- Strategic safety planning
Starting at$4,000 / month
What Is Included in Your Retainer
- Scheduled leadership meetings
- Unlimited phone and email consultation
- Policy, program, and document review
- Cal/OSHA compliance guidance
- Incident and near-miss consultation
- Support before inspections
- Mentoring for safety staff
- Monthly review of action items
- Planning for compliance deadlines
Local Knowledge. Proven Experience.
Safety Leadership You Can Trust
Contact Ronald Kilburg to discuss safety support for your organization.