Company Overview
Setting the Standard in Safety
Highway 89 Safety was founded on the principles of integrity, reliability, and commitment to safety. As a veteran-owned and operated company, we bring decades of hands-on industrial experience and a deep understanding of OSHA regulations to every site we visit.
Every member of our team is qualified, experienced, and OSHA-certified.
Elite Certifications
Our team holds top-tier OSHA outreach credentials and specialized safety certifications, ensuring every training session meets the highest professional standards.
Our Unmatched Expertise
Proven Field Experience
With years of hands-on experience in construction and general industry, we translate complex safety theory into practical, life-saving on-site realities.
Regulation Mastery
We maintain a deep, current understanding of local and national OSHA regulations, helping our clients navigate compliance and avoid costly penalties with confidence.
Owner/founder
Robert Dunton
Robert began his career with the U.S. Forest Service as a smokejumper in Montana, completing 78 jumps, including 40 on active fires—an experience that built the foundation for his lifelong commitment to safety and leadership.
He went on to serve over 30 years in the Army National Guard, holding key leadership roles including Battalion Commander and Brigade Commander, with deployments supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Joint Guardian. He also led emergency response efforts during domestic operations, including hurricane relief in Louisiana.
Robert earned a B.S. in Forestry from Utah State University and is a graduate of the U.S. Army War College.
Following his military career, he worked as a Safety Officer for the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force Base, specializing in OSHA compliance, safety training, and facility inspections.
Since 2018, Robert has been an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer in both Construction and General Industry. As the owner of Highway 89 Safety and Environmental LLC, he provides OSHA training, site inspections, and safety consulting services throughout the Mountain West.