Headquartered in Iowa, Russell Construction Inc., a private, multi-office general contractor and real estate developer, led construction of the $150 million A.Y. McDonald Brass Foundry in Dickeyville, Wisconsin.

Building on its successful work with Iowa's On-Site Consultation services, Russell engaged Wisconsin's On-Site Consultation Program (WisCon) as the foundry project progressed. The partnership enabled the team to identify hazards proactively, conduct regular audits, and maintain clear accountability as jobsite conditions, crews, and activities evolved.

Through proactive consultation, training tailored to changing site conditions, and strong workforce ownership, Russell built a jobsite where safety and productivity supported each other. WisCon offered practical guidance and an outside perspective, which Russell and its subcontractors put into daily practice. The A.Y. McDonald Brass Foundry project shows that safety is most effective when every contractor, supervisor, and crew member treats it as a shared value—not simply a requirement.

The OSHA On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services to small and medium-sized businesses in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. Consultants from state agencies or universities work with employers to identify workplace hazards and how to fix them, provide advice for compliance with OSHA standards, train and educate workers, and assist in establishing and improving safety and health programs. On-Site Consultation services are separate from OSHA enforcement efforts. To locate the OSHA On-Site Consultation program nearest you, call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742) or visit www.osha.gov/consultation.