In the spirit of reconciliation, HAZ-MATTERS acknowledges that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & CRISIS PREPAREDNESS CONSULTING
Helping industry, municipalities, utilities, transportation companies, and high-risk operations reduce risk, improve preparedness, and strengthen response capability.
IN THE NEWS
May 11, 2024
BARTON E. TAYLOR PUBLISHES
BOOK ON OVER 35 GLOBAL PLATFORMS:
"HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIANS: A DEFINITIVE GUIDE"
HAZ-MATTERS provides expert consulting and advisory services in Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials, Crisis Preparedness, Regulatory Compliance, and High-Risk Operations. We help organizations identify risks, strengthen preparedness, improve resilience, and develop practical solutions that protect people, assets, operations, and reputation.
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jUNE 15, 2022
HAZ-MATTERS TRAINING EXPANDS INTO NEW INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Led by Barton Taylor, Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials & Crisis Preparedness Advisor, executive leader, international industry educator, and author, HAZ-MATTERS provides trusted guidance, strategic insight, and practical expertise to organizations operating in complex and high-risk environments.
Trusted by industry and municipalities across North America
We Prepare. We Educate. We Advise. We Deliver.
When your organization requires expert guidance in emergency management, hazardous materials, crisis preparedness, regulatory compliance, or specialized training, HAZ-MATTERS Emergency Management Inc. delivers practical solutions backed by more than 30 years of real-world experience.
HAZ-MATTERS helps industry, municipalities, utilities, transportation companies, emergency responders, and other high-risk operations reduce risk, improve preparedness, and strengthen response capability through consulting, advisory services, emergency planning, exercises, and specialized training programs.
Our services include:
• Emergency Management Consulting
• Emergency Response Planning & Preparedness
• Crisis Management & Incident Command Systems
• Hazardous Materials & Dangerous Goods Programs
• Hazardous Waste Management & Compliance
• Tabletop Exercises & Emergency Simulations
• Corporate Training & Workforce Development
• Regulatory & Operational Readiness Assessments
Our commitment is simple: deliver practical, actionable solutions that improve organizational resilience, protect people and assets, and enhance operational performance.
Unlike generic training providers or consultants who rely solely on theory, our programs are built on decades of frontline experience managing incidents, hazardous materials operations, emergency response programs, regulatory compliance initiatives, and complex industrial projects throughout North America.
Every consulting engagement, exercise, and training program is designed to provide measurable value, globally recognized best practices, and real-world solutions that organizations can implement immediately.
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EXPERIENCE
With more than 30 years of experience in hazardous materials, hazardous waste, emergency response, environmental operations, and regulatory compliance, HAZ-MATTERS delivers practical solutions based on real-world leadership, operational expertise, and proven industry best practices.
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Effective preparedness is more than compliance—it is the foundation of organizational resilience. HAZ-MATTERS helps clients develop emergency plans, crisis management programs, exercises, and response capabilities that improve readiness, reduce vulnerability, and strengthen incident response performance.