About Us
We begin by educating your instructors about proper documentation and how to instruct operators. We provide you with thorough training and retraining materials as well as training aids that are specific to your industry. We also update you on technical and administrative issues and let you know when your operators need to be retrained.
What We Do
Onsite Training
Training Materials
Online Courses
Our Story
Founded in 2009 by Houston & Bonnie Banks, a family that refused to lose another worker to preventable risk, CTS started small.
Today, third-generation owner Shawn leads the charge, with his grandparents still on the Board of Directors, keeping our roots deep and our standards higher.
What began as a local safety training company in now a national force:
-Over 15,000+ workers trained per year
– Certified trainers across the US & Canada
– Unbreakable family culture – every partner treated like kin.
We are not just a company. We’re the safety net your crew deserves and the family your business joins.
Rooted in Texas. Protecting North America.
Founders and Employees
Shawn Lloyd
CEO
Shawn is the Managing Partner and CEO at Certified Training & Safety (CTS). He began his safety career in 2006, overseeing the safety compliance for commercial construction job sites. He spent his days searching and fixing any hazards that may arise. With a safety-driven attitude, Shawn was dedicated to ensuring the safety of all workers onsite. During this time, he was passionate about fixing problems and ensuring workers were safe.
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Prior to joining the team at CTS, Shawn worked at the Office of the Attorney General of Texas as a family law paralegal. Throughout this time, he became proficient in negotiation conferences, legal writing, and research after spending nearly a decade helping Texas families. Shawn embarked on a new journey to become a certified educator. Shawn’s passion was teaching middle school science and social studies in both Houston and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Shawn actively works with departments within the organization to ensure that all team members are skilled in assisting our General & Construction Industry customers with their safety compliance and training needs. Shawn is also profoundly involved in safety education technology integration (E-Learning) and training program development. Shawn is driven to support safe work habits for both workers and employers. He wholeheartedly believes in the CTS motto, “Training Saves Lives!”
Sabria Edwards
Director of Training
As the Director of Training at Certified Training & Safety (CTS), Sabria takes pride in creating her own twist on Occupational Safety Training. Blending Health & Safety knowledge with a strong educational background makes safety standards easier to understand and retain
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Moving into the petrochemical field was a new chapter. Boots on the ground was a new chapter. Gaining as much advanced education as possible to influence others better to lead with a safety mindset was a new chapter.
Sabria is specialized as an OSHA Outreach facilitator, HAZWOPER, American Red Cross CPR – First Aid- AED, Emergency Response Preparedness, and DOT Regulation. Sabria is also a CTS Certified Master Trainer on Earth Moving & Mobil Equipment, Advanced Bull Rigging, Rigger Fundamentals, Scaffolding, and Fall Protection.
We have asked Sabria why she is so passionate about safety, and her response is this. “Am I? I get super excited at the rumble of an excavator and the sound of an air horn on a critical lift. However, the face of a trainee who has just mastered a challenge is beyond rewarding. My passion is LIFE & growth. I share information that excites me. I stress the hazards and precautions, hoping to make a difference every day.
Kim Key
Relationship Manager & Trainer
Kim Key is the Relationship Manager/Trainer with Certified Training & Safety, INC (CTS). Kim is responsible for Customer Relationships, Business Development, and coordinating training/training material. Kim is an American Red Cross First Aid-CPR-AED Instructor and a Certified Master Trainer with CTS.
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Kim was born and raised in Port Lavaca, TX. She and her husband have two sons. When Kim is not helping her sons with their 4-H/FFA projects or cheering them on at their sporting events – she enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time in her kitchen cooking/baking for family and friends.
Houston Banks & Bonnie Banks
Founder & Consultant
Houston & Bonnie Banks founded Certified Training & Safety in 2009. Prior to CTS, Bonnie owned and directed a private preschool and kindergarten. Houston’s safety experience expands back to the 1970s.
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They laid the foundation that makes CTS the great safety company it is today. Both still serve on the company’s board and serve as consultants for the business.
Our Mission & Vision
“Everything you touch is affected by the culture you create.”
People are valued in our culture! Our community, our customers, and each of us are valuable and have worth. We aim to treat one another and the community with the respect that each of us is entitled to. Our vision is to conduct business with honesty, reliability, excellence, and trust.
At Certified Training & Safety Inc., our mission is to empower workers and organizations with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to foster safer work environments and significantly mitigate workplace hazards.
We deliver superior, cost-effective training solutions that optimize your business operations and enhance profitability, all while upholding the highest standards of quality and effectiveness.
Onsite Training
| Safety & Health Osha Competent Person | Mobile Equipment Train-The-Trainer & Operator | Miscellaneous | Earth Moving Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodborne Pathogens | Boom Lift | MSHA 24-Hour New Miner | Excavators |
| Confined Space | Boom Truck | 8 Hour Refresher | Backhoes |
| Hazard Communications | Bucket Truck | New Task Training | Track Dozers |
| Emergency Action Plan | Industrial Forklift | HAZWOPER | Haul Trucks |
| Lockout/tagout | Industrial Tractor | 8 Hour | Rotary Mixers |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Mechanical Broom Sweeper | 24 Hour | Trenchers |
| Slips, Trips, & falls | Mobile Crane | 40 Hour | Skid-Steer Loaders |
| Stairways & Ladders | Overhead Crane | Motor Graders | |
| Trenching & Shoring | Rough Terrain Forklift | Wheel Loaders | |
| Equipment/Vehicle Spotter | Scissor Lift | Mini-Excavator |
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| Fall Protection | Terminal Truck | Track Truck | |
| First Aid/CPR/AED | Utility Cart | ||
| Flagger & Traffic Control | Roll Off Truck | ||
| Qualified Rigger/Signal Person | Asphalt Paver | ||
| Safe Driving | Digger Derrick Truck | ||
| Advanced Bull Rigging |
Safety Consulting Services
Safety Audits & Evaluation
Ensuring a safe workplace extends far beyond mere regulatory compliance – it demands a precise assessment of your organization’s unique safety benchmarks. At Certified Training & Safety Inc., we deliver comprehensive, confidential safety audits and evaluations designed to achieve exactly that.
Our process begins with a thorough on-site walkthrough of your facility, where our expert auditors identify potential employee hazards, unsafe work practices, and any deviations from OSHA regulations. This rigorous evaluation simulates an actual OSHA inspection, providing unparalleled insight into your safety posture.
Upon completion, you receive a detailed site inspection report accompanied by a prioritized roadmap for corrective actions. To ensure sustained improvement, we include a follow-up visit to verify implementation, assess progress, and provide a final compliance report.
Partner with us to proactively fortify your safety program, mitigate risks, and cultivate a truly secure work environment.
Safety Program & Policy Development
Numerous OSHA-mandated programs form the foundation of any robust workplace safety initiative. These written policies must be meticulously developed and tailored to your organization’s specific operational needs, with ongoing updates to reflect evolving regulatory standards.
At Certified Training & Safety Inc., we specialize in customizing comprehensive safety programs that fully align with the latest OSHA requirements. Our expert team ensures seamless integration into your business operations, promoting compliance, risk mitigation, and a proactive safety culture.
On-Site Safety Management
At Certified Training & Safety Inc., we offer expert on-site safety management services to oversee your organization’s in-house safety program, personnel, and documentation. Our dedicated Safety Professionals bring extensive expertise to your operations, ensuring full compliance with established policies, mandatory training requirements, and regulatory paperwork.
Key benefits of our On-site presence include:
-Proactive Compliance Assurance: Real-time monitoring and enforcement of safety protocols to maintain the highest standards.
-Immediate Issue Resolution: Swift identification and correction of potential hazards, minimizing risks and disruptions.
-Streamlined Reporting: Efficient, accurate record-keeping and real-time safety reporting for enhanced accountability and decision-making.
This hands-on approach delivers unparalleled effectiveness, fostering a safer workplace and supporting your business’s long-term success.