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About WSA

Our Values

Since 1974, Western Safety Associates has upheld their commitment to improving worker safety guided by the principle that safety always comes first. The personalized approach of our sales team helps customers define the products and procedures necessary to achieve safe work environments that are compliant with industry standards. Our focus on product innovation, safety standard revisions and evolving industry demands, as well as our close relationships with manufacturers, enable our customers to purchase the products best suited to their needs.

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We strive to expand our manufacturers’ distribution channels by focusing on high impact engagement and end-user marketing while maintaining key distributor partnerships. Due to our onsite experience we aim to provide manufacturers with customer feedback and practical knowledge, which shapes future product development. Above all, we at WSA value the integrity of our team members, which allows us to act as a trusted liaison between the brands we represent.

Regional Coverage

WSA proudly serves the Western States and Hawaii. Our team of safety professionals are strategically located to provide excellent coverage across our territories in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada.

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Chris Duran

818-383-3050

chris@wsarep.com

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Jeff Himes

562-279-5415

jeff@wsarep.com

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Bradley Baxter

858-776-4978

bradley@wsarep.com

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Eric Korbas

510-823-6334

eric@wsarep.com

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Troy Smith

916-581-3007

troy@wsarep.com

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Scott Bendawald

208-880-7986

scott@wsarep.com

WSA Territory

Regional Coverage

WSA proudly serves the Western States and Hawaii. Our team of safety professionals are strategically located to provide excellent coverage across our territories in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada.

Territory Map - Landmass PNG.png
Dark Green Shield.jpg
Light Green Shield JPG.jpg
Medium Green Shield JPG.jpg
Navy Blue Shield JPG.jpg
Sky Blue Shield JPG.jpg
Marigold Shield JPG.jpg

Chris Duran

818-383-3050

chris@wsarep.com

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Jeff Himes

562-279-5415

jeff@wsarep.com

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Bradley Baxter

858-776-4978

bradley@wsarep.com

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Eric Korbas

510-823-6334

eric@wsarep.com

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Troy Smith

916-581-3007

troy@wsarep.com

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Scott Bendawald

208-880-7986

scott@wsarep.com

Industries Served

Western Safety Associates offers safety solutions for many industries, including:

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Foundries

Construction

Warehousing

Oil & Gas

Environmental

Utilities

Traffic Control

MRO

Municipalities

Public Safety

Medical/Pharma

Utilities

Food Production

Mining

Our Heritage

Western Safety Associates was founded by Gene Hall in 1974, who began a legacy of superior safety sales support beginning in California and eventually expanding to include Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. Steve Hanson joined the WSA executive team as a principal in 1984, and with Steve’s guidance, WSA continued to grow, quickly becoming a leading manufacturer rep firm.

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As WSA advanced into the 21st Century, Jeff Himes and Chris Duran joined the team and developed a strong professional relationship while learning the safety industry under Steve’s direction. In 2015, Steve became the sole owner of Western Safety Associates and the company continued to flourish, becoming the top-performing safety rep group in the country.

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In 2019, Jeff and Chris expanded their influence to become WSA executive principals. Their commitment to excellence has allowed the company to grow, demonstrating their ability to respond to changes in industry standards, fluctuating markets, and unpredictable world events, including the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadly, early 2023 brought Steve Hanson’s unexpected passing, an event that deeply impacted the entire WSA team. Out of the grief has come a commitment to honor Steve’s memory as WSA strives to continue the legacy he began by moving forward with the same vision, integrity and dedication that Steve modeled for so many years.

 

Today, as leaders in the industry, safety in our business. It has been our commitment to improving working safety through the building of long-standing industry relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and customers alike that has led to our success. We value our professional partners and look forward to our continued collaboration to promote worker safety throughout the Western United States.

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Distribution Channels

WSA 

Foundries

Construction

Warehousing

Oil & Gas

Environmental

Utilities

Traffic Control

QSSP

Qualified Safety Sales Professional
Construction Site

8 Team Members

4-State Regional Sales Coverage

49 Years in the Industry

Professionally Trained Solution Providers

OSHA, QSSP, CPRM & MANA Certified

Dynamic Team
Coordination
Welding

Lead Generation & Management

Long-Standing Distributor Relationships

End User Local Market Knowledge

On-Site Solution Generation

New Product Placement

Industrial
Expertise
Workers Wearing Helmets and Jackets

Professional CRM Management & Tracking

In-House Marketing Team

Targeted Customer Campaign Execution

Distributor Partnership in Sales Campaigns

Social Media Engagement

Community Engagement

Strategic
Marketing
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