EA & Associates — Risk & Safety Engineering

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

Safety,
Compliance &
Risk Management.

EA & Associates provides EM 385-1-1 compliance, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) development, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) support, and risk management services for federal construction and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned BBB Accredited

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Our Mission

Bridging the Gap Between Safety Plans and Field Execution

We believe that safety is not a checkbox — it's a discipline. EA & Associates was built on the principle that defensible documentation and disciplined leadership are what separate projects that succeed from projects that fail.

Our team brings federal construction experience, field-tested hazard analysis, and rigorous compliance knowledge to every engagement — from pre-construction planning through final closeout.

Why EA & Associates

✓ OSHA 30 Construction
✓ OSHA 10 General Industry
✓ SDVOSB Certified
✓ STS-C Certified
✓ Qualified Rigger
✓ EM 385-1-1 Trained
✓ Construction Management & Engineering Management Education
✓ Federal Construction Experience

EM 385-1-1 Compliance

American Red Cross

CQM-C Certified

Construction Quality Management for Contractors Certificate

Safety professional reviewing documentation on a jobsite

What We Deliver

Safety Services Built for High-Stakes Projects

Construction Safety Management

Safety oversight, compliance support, hazard identification, and risk mitigation for contractors, subcontractors, and project owners.

Federal Construction Safety Support

Specialized support for contractors on federal and military projects, including strict alignment with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 safety requirements.

Site Safety & Compliance

Hands-on jobsite safety reviews, hazard identification, corrective action support, and ongoing compliance monitoring to maintain safer work environments.

Accident Prevention & Risk Reduction

Proactive hazard identification and prevention planning that stops incidents before they happen. Field-based solutions from professionals who have worked in the field.

Safety Planning & Documentation

Development of APPs, AHAs, JHAs, JSAs, EAPs, Critical Lift Plans, Rigging Plans, Hot Work Programs, and project-specific compliance documentation.

Training & Program Development

Field-informed safety training and program development designed to support compliance, hazard recognition, and safe execution of high-risk construction activities. Services include hoisting and rigging operations, Qualified Rigger support, Qualified Signal Person coordination, critical lift planning, hot work and fire watch programs, emergency action planning, fall protection, and project-specific safety training.

Engineer reviewing safety plans on a federal construction project

How We Work

Disciplined. Documented. Mission-Focused.

Assess & Plan

We begin with a thorough review of your project scope, regulatory environment, and existing safety posture — then develop a documentation strategy that holds up under scrutiny.

Execute in the Field

Our field-experienced professionals support project teams from mobilization through final inspection, ensuring compliance, hazard control, and operational continuity.

Document & Defend

Hazards, corrective actions, and compliance activities are documented with precision to protect your project, workforce, and organization.

Continuous Compliance

Safety is not a one-time event. We provide ongoing monitoring, updated hazard analyses, and program review to keep your operations compliant as conditions change.

Leadership

The People Behind the Mission

Jesse Jone Kaopua

Principal Consultant & Founder

STS-C, Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
Qualified Rigger
EM 385-1-1 40-Hour Construction Safety
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
M.E.M., Engineering Management
B.S., Construction Management
SDVOSB Owner

Field-Tested Leadership.
Mission-Driven Safety.

Jesse Jone Kaopua founded EA & Associates with one clear objective: to close the gap between safety documentation and what actually happens in the field.

With hands-on experience supporting federal construction projects, complex construction operations, hoisting and rigging activities, and critical infrastructure work, Jesse brings a level of practical authority that is rare in the safety consulting space.

As a Service-Disabled Veteran, Jesse carries the discipline and accountability of military service into every project engagement. That background shapes how EA & Associates operates — with precision, and a proactive risk management approach focused on preventing incidents and maintaining compliance, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the people on the ground.

His expertise spans the full spectrum of construction safety: from drafting Accident Prevention Plans and Activity Hazard Analyses to standing on the jobsite ensuring those plans are executed with fidelity. Jesse and his team work as partners to your project — not inspectors.

"Safety isn't paperwork. It's the decision made at 6am before the first crew member sets foot on the site."

EM 385-1-1 OSHA Compliance Federal Projects Hoisting & Rigging Qualified Rigger Hazard Analysis SDVOSB Construction Safety Leadership

Work With Us

Ready to Bring Elite Safety to Your Next Project?

Whether you're preparing for a federal bid or managing an active jobsite, we're ready to deploy. Contact EA & Associates to discuss your project needs.

Phone (808) 850-2179

Email info@easafetyassociates.com

Availability Monday–Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM HST
After-hours support available by appointment

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Safety,Compliance &Risk Management.