Safety and compliance remain top priorities for companies across Louisiana’s petrochemical, refining, energy and construction sectors.
Consistent, high-quality training plays a critical role in building safe workplaces that protect people and support regulatory requirements.
To address this demand, the Health and Safety Council (HASC®) has expanded to Gonzales, Louisiana, bringing streamlined, cost-effective safety training that ensures contractors are prepared before they arrive onsite.
Safety Essentials®, the most widely accepted reciprocal process safety management contractor orientation, serves as a cornerstone in this expansion. Designed by industry for industry, this comprehensive training provides consistent safety education across multiple industrial sites. This expansion builds on that legacy, reinforcing a commitment to the state’s workforce and the industries that drive it. Now open and fully operational, the facility serves as a centralized hub for workforce development, also offering:
Site-specific and company-specific training: Tailored programs to meet individual company and facility requirements
General safety courses: High-quality, awareness-level training that identifies and mitigates hazards while meeting regulatory requirements
Custom course development: Designed to address local industry needs
Advanced training facilities: A 120-station computer lab, reservable classrooms and meeting spaces
By bringing Safety Essentials to the region, HASC delivers the most widely accepted PSM contractor training, accepted or required at more than 550 industrial sites nationwide. The program’s reciprocity allows workers to move between sites without retraining costs or delays, increasing efficiency for both contractor and owner companies.
"Our expansion to Gonzales strengthens our commitment to Louisiana’s industrial workforce," said Sarita Scheufens, president of HASC Louisiana. "By providing Safety Essentials and high-quality training, we are equipping workers with the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe while supporting the needs of our industry partners."
HASC Louisiana recently welcomed Army veteran and HSE professional, Tyler Traweek, MBA, MS, CSP, as the regional director of operations – East Louisiana. With roots in the local community and experience in the industrial sector, Traweek brings firsthand knowledge of the region’s workforce needs.
"Having worked in both industry and this community, I understand the challenges contractors and owner companies face when it comes to training," Traweek said. "Our goal at HASC Louisiana Gonzales is to provide a seamless, high-quality experience that meets the evolving needs of the workforce and strengthens safety across the region."
The HASC Louisiana Gonzales expansion isn’t just about physical training facilities — it also enhances training accessibility through technology. Safety Essentials is offered 100% online, seven days a week via Live Online Proctoring (LOP), ensuring workers can train anytime, anywhere while maintaining the highest standards of verification and oversight. LOP provides:
Secure identity verification: Protects training integrity
Real-time proctor oversight: Mirrors in-person training standards
Instant digital badge access: Enables immediate site entry
24/7 data access via LINK®: Ensures integrated record keeping and compliance tracking
With HASC’s digital training solutions, companies gain the flexibility to train workers on-demand without sacrificing safety, compliance or efficiency.
HASC Louisiana is offering a free oneyear HASC membership for sites served by the new Gonzales location. This exclusive offer provides companies with discounted training costs and streamlined access to industry-leading safety solutions. HASC Louisiana is delivering the next generation of training — right where it’s needed most.
For more information, visit louisiana.hasc.com or email lainfo@hasc.com.
