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About Us

Our knowledge is your advantage

Regs Authority

Regs Authority is your trusted source for OSHA compliance publications, training materials, and workplace safety resources. Founded by industry veterans with decades of combined experience, we specialize in delivering accurate, up-to-date regulatory content that helps businesses stay compliant, protect their workforce, and avoid costly violations. From comprehensive safety manuals to specialized training guides, every product we offer is built to meet the highest standards for clarity, usability, and regulatory accuracy.

We know the OSHA safety industry from the inside out — not just the regulations, but the operational realities of keeping workplaces safe. Our team has managed relationships with leading safety education centers, navigated the fast-changing compliance landscape, and overseen large-scale distribution for some of the most recognized names in the field. That expertise is baked into every project we take on, ensuring you get reliable, ready-to-use resources that make compliance simpler.

At Regs Authority, we’re more than just a publisher, we’re a partner in your compliance journey. Whether you’re a small business, a large enterprise, or a training center serving others, we deliver the tools you need to meet regulatory requirements with confidence. Our mission is simple: make compliance accessible, effective, and sustainable for every organization we serve.

Ed Schmitt - Founder & Customer Experience

With more than 25 years in the OSHA compliance and workplace safety industry, Ed has built a career on cultivating long-term relationships, understanding the needs of both small businesses and large enterprises, and navigating the shifting landscape of regulatory requirements.

He has worked extensively with educational centers, safety trainers, and corporate compliance teams to deliver resources that meet the highest standards for accuracy and usability.

At Regs Authority, Ed ensures that every publication, guide, and training product we offer reflects the same meticulous care and reliability that have defined his career.

On a given day, Ed can be found eliciting feedback from customers and incorporating that to improve outcomes and products.

Don Herrell - Customer Success

For more than 25 years, Don has helped safety managers, HR leaders, and education centers navigate OSHA compliance with a people-first, old-school relationship approach.

He’s the rep who picks up the phone, learns how your operation runs, remembers your team by name, and keeps in touch long after the order ships. Known nationwide for trustworthiness and reliability, Don draws on deep product knowledge across multiple brands to recommend what actually fits the job—no guesswork, no one-size-fits-all.

At Regs Authority, Don champions Customer Success. He listens first, maps real-world needs to practical solutions, and advocates for customers on pricing, lead times, and support.

On a given day, Don can be found asking customers about their upcoming classes to identify which bundles, books, or videos meet their needs. He'll also wish you a happy birthday.

Jake Schmitt - Technology

Jake brings a decade of experience in application development and big data for multiple Fortune 500 teams. He has a strong software engineering background and has also led large teams to tackle enterprise-scale problems.

At Regs Authority, he connects the catalog, storefront, and back-office tools so customers get faster launches and a smoother training experience.

On a given day, Jake is using technology to curate and automate products that make safety and compliance more accessible and capable.