Environmental · Medical · Safety
Degreed Safety Professionals
Protecting people, projects, and performance through integrated safety, medical, and litigation support services
Joseph Barnes, DSc Candidate, MSc, MBA, LP, REP, D-CSHO, SHEP
Principal Consultant
Doctoral-level safety professional with decades of hands-on leadership across major construction and industrial projects nationwide. Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor and Adjunct University Professor in Construction & Risk Management.
OSHA Conference Speaker
Industry Authority
Guest speaker at OSHA conferences and industry risk management conferences across the United States.
Licensed Paramedic
Real-World EMS Perspective
Brings frontline emergency medical expertise to every safety engagement and litigation support case.
Our Expertise
What We Do
Full-spectrum construction safety management for data center projects — from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
Construction Safety Project Management
BARCO Services EMS embeds degreed safety professionals directly into your data center construction project. We partner with General Contractors and Owners to build and manage site-specific safety programs, conduct daily hazard assessments, lead toolbox talks, and ensure every trade on site operates in compliance. We have supported over $5 billion in construction projects — we know what it takes to keep a job site safe and on schedule.
Talk to a safety professional →General Contractor Support
We serve as your dedicated safety resource — managing subcontractor safety compliance, conducting site inspections, maintaining OSHA recordkeeping, and representing your safety program to owners and inspectors. Reduce your incident rate and protect your EMR.
Owner's Safety Representative
Owners trust BARCO to be their eyes and ears on site. We provide independent safety oversight, verify GC and subcontractor compliance, report directly to ownership, and ensure the project meets your safety standards from groundbreaking to turnover.
Expert Witness Services & Subject Matter Experts
Professional services in support to legal teams, both Defense and Plaintiff, around the country. From Safety, On the job injuries, Premises Liability, DOT, Ladders, Excavations, Trips and Falls, to Failed Safety Programs, EMS, EMT & Paramedic claims we can help you build your case. Attorney references available from across the country.
OSHA Training & Certification
Authorized OSHA 10 and 30 instructors for construction and general industry. Spanish-language classes available. We also teach HAZWOPER, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Forklift Certification, Scaffolds, and company-specific courses.
Safety Manual Production & Consultation
We build company-specific safety and health manuals — no boilerplate. After a short interview, your manual will reflect exactly what you do. We also offer consultation for organizations that need a fresh set of eyes on their safety program.