North Dakota Safety Council

What North Dakota Safety Council does

North Dakota Safety Council (NDSC) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1948 and headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota, that provides community and workplace safety training and advocacy services across the state. The organization operates physical training academies in Bismarck, Fargo, and Minot, supplemented by on-site enterprise training and online/distance learning options. Its core service portfolio spans driver safety, drug and alcohol awareness, emergency care and CPR/AED, mine safety (30 CFR), OSHA/occupational safety, violence and personal safety, certificate programs, and train-the-trainer courses, with a content library reported to be trusted by safety professionals for over 50 years.

NDSC generates revenue through five principal streams: training course fees (in-person and online), recurring membership dues from close to 900 member organizations (with benefits including 25%+ training discounts, free safety video library, Ask an Expert service, and an annual buy-one-get-one-free course), product sales through the Safety Store e-commerce platform (AEDs, first aid kits, training manikins, OSHA regulation books, lift truck training kits), an annual conference with sponsorship and exhibitor revenue, and professional safety services (noise assessment, air sampling, mock OSHA audits, fit testing, AED checkups, safety plans, and site safety evaluations). The membership program and affiliated contractor programs (ECCS, OBOW, ASN) anchor recurring engagement with North Dakota businesses, energy-sector contractors, schools, and community members.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, affiliated with the National Safety Council, and supports ancillary community programs including the Talk Safety to Me podcast, the Foundation 4 Change initiative, and the Critical Issues Training Series. NDSC's stated mission is to make North Dakota the safest state in the nation, executed through education, training, consulting, and advocacy rather than technology product development.

Name

North Dakota Safety Council

Legal name

North Dakota Safety Council

Website

https://ndsc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Dakota Safety Council is a Bismarck-based non-profit providing workplace and community safety training, OSHA/mine/emergency care/driver safety courses, consulting, an annual conference, and a Safety Store, serving close to 900 member organizations across North Dakota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bismarck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: NDSC generates revenue from safety training courses including driver safety, drug & alcohol awareness, emergency care, mine safety, OSHA/occupational safety, and certificate programs. Both in-person and online delivery options are available. Members receive 25%+ discounts on standard training rates.
2. Membership Dues: Organizations and businesses pay membership fees to access benefits including training discounts (up to 33% savings), free safety video library, access to training consultants, annual buy-one-get-one-free course, Ask an Expert service, and member events. Approximately 900 organizations are members.
3. Product Sales: NDSC operates a Safety Store selling AEDs, first aid kits, training products (manikins, CPR supplies, OSHA books), and safety equipment. Products include AED packages, training manikins, and various safety training materials and equipment.
4. Annual Conference: The organization hosts an annual conference providing training, networking, and safety innovation showcases. Revenue generated from conference attendance, sponsorship, and exhibitor fees.
5. Safety Services: Consulting services including noise assessment, air sampling, mock OSHA audits, fit testing, AED checkups, safety plans, and site safety evaluations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

North Dakota Safety Council delivers instructor-led and online workplace and community safety training courses, professional safety consulting services, and an e-commerce Safety Store. Offerings span driver safety, mine safety, emergency care/CPR, OSHA/occupational safety, violence prevention, drug and alcohol awareness, contractor safety programs, and an annual safety conference, supported by an annual membership program for organizations.

Product overview

North Dakota Safety Council is a non-profit organization providing community and workplace safety training and advocacy across North Dakota. The organization operates as a multi-product safety services provider offering instructor-led and online safety training courses, professional safety consulting services, and a membership program. The core offerings include safety training courses (Driver Safety, Mine Safety, Emergency Care/CPR, OSHA/Occupational Safety, Violence Prevention), professional safety services (Noise Assessment, Air Sampling, OSHA Audits, Consulting), contractor safety programs (ECCS, OBOW, ASN), an annual safety conference, and a membership program with 25%+ training discounts and free benefits like virtual safety talks and safety video library. The Safety Store complements the training services by offering CPR training equipment (manikins, lung bags, face shields), OSHA regulation books, lift truck training kits, AED units, first aid kits, and vehicle emergency kits. The organization serves close to 900 member organizations through training centers in Bismarck, Fargo, and Minot, plus distance learning options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Driver Safety Training Comprehensive driver safety training for individual drivers, commercial drivers, and community members including CDL courses, court-referred programs, insurance discount courses, teen driver education, and distracted driving awareness.
• Mine Safety Training Specialized mining safety training programs for the mining industry covering federal coal and metal/nonmetallic mine safety standards under 30 CFR regulations.
• Emergency Care Training Emergency care and first aid training covering First Aid/CPR (pediatric and adult), Mental Health First Aid, and AED certification courses for individuals and workplace responders.
• OSHA/Occupational Safety Training OSHA compliance training and occupational safety programs for workplace safety compliance delivered to employers and employees across industries.
• Violence & Personal Safety Training Community safety and violence prevention training covering emergency operations planning, personal violence prevention, active shooter response, and workplace harassment awareness.
• Safety Services (Consulting) Professional safety consulting services including noise assessment, air sampling, mock OSHA audits, agricultural safety, fit testing, AED checkups, consulting, quality safety management, safety plans, site safety, Spanish interpretation, all-threat assessments, and emergency operations planning for organizations and employers.
• NDSC Membership Program Annual membership for organizations and businesses providing 25%+ discounts on training, free safety video library, access to training consultants, annual buy-one-get-one-free course, Ask an Expert service, virtual safety talks, and member events, with close to 900 member organizations enrolled.
• Contractor Safety Programs Contractor safety authorization and certification programs including Energy Coalition for Contractor Safety (ECCS), Marathon Safety Essentials, One Basin – One Way! (OBOW), and ASN Constructors, designed for contractors in the energy sector.
• Annual Safety Conference The region's premier annual safety event delivering training, networking, and showcases of safety innovation, attended by safety professionals and hosted by NDSC for over 50 years.
• Safety Store Online e-commerce platform offering safety products including AEDs, CPR supplies, OSHA books, training equipment, first aid kits, and safety training materials to individuals, businesses, and trainers.
• AED Products Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units and packages including Zoll AED Plus, Philips HeartStart FRx, and Philips HeartStart OnSite, along with related accessories sold to organizations and individuals.
• CPR/First Aid Training Manikins and Supplies CPR and first aid training equipment including adult and infant manikins with CPR monitors, manikin lung bags, face shields, disposable CPR prompt lungs, and manikin bellows for instructors and trainers.
• OSHA Regulation Books OSHA regulation reference books including MANCOMM's 29 CFR 1926 Construction Industry Regulations and 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Regulations volumes, featuring RegLogic and Quick-Find Index, sold to safety professionals and employers.
• Federal Mining Training Materials Federal mining training reference materials including 30 CFR Part 77 Pocket Book and related materials covering coal and metal/nonmetallic mine safety standards, sold to mining operators and safety personnel.
• Lift Truck Operator Training Kit Complete forklift and lift truck operator training materials including facilitator kit with DVD and participant kit packs of 10, covering 7 instructional modules for in-house trainer use.
• First Aid Kits First aid and survival kit products including 121-piece EVA First Aid Kit, Trauma Bag, and assorted first aid supplies sold to workplaces, schools, and individuals.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Safety CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDSC is affiliated with the National Safety Council, which awarded $300,000 in grants for research and pilot programs to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. The NSC serves as the primary national safety advocacy organization that NDSC aligns with for standards and resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council: The National Safety Council is NDSC's national affiliate and the leading US safety advocacy organization. NSC offers similar training, advocacy, and standards-setting across the country at a much larger scale, serving as both a partner and the dominant national incumbent in the workplace safety training category.
• J.J. Keller & Associates: J.J. Keller is a large for-profit provider of regulatory compliance products and services including OSHA and DOT safety training, fleet safety, and consulting. As a commercial incumbent, it represents the scaled, technology-enabled competitive alternative to NDSC's regional nonprofit model.
• 360training: 360training is a large online regulatory training provider offering OSHA, DOT, and workplace safety courses on a self-serve digital platform. Represents the digital-first competitive threat to NDSC's classroom-based training economics.
• ClickSafety: ClickSafety is an online safety training provider offering OSHA, construction, and environmental safety courses. Competes with NDSC on the same training content categories but delivers primarily through on-demand digital channels at national scale.
• American Red Cross (Training Services): The American Red Cross provides First Aid/CPR/AED training that directly overlaps with NDSC's Emergency Care Training offerings. As a national nonprofit with widely recognized credentials, it is a major competitor in the community first aid certification segment.
• American Heart Association (Training): The American Heart Association provides CPR and First Aid certification training that competes directly with NDSC's Emergency Care and AED certification offerings, particularly for healthcare and workplace compliance buyers.

Direct peers

• Minnesota Safety Council: Minnesota Safety Council is a direct state-chapter peer operating with the same model: a state-level safety council offering workplace, driver, and community safety training plus membership programs. It serves as the closest functional comparison for NDSC's operating model and member benefits structure.
• Iowa Safety Council: Iowa Safety Council is a direct state-chapter peer offering workplace safety training, consulting, and member services in an adjacent Midwestern state. Same NSC affiliation model and similar mid-sized regional nonprofit structure as NDSC.

Regional players

• OSHA Education Centers (Region VIII): OSHA-authorized Education Centers in Region VIII (which includes North Dakota) deliver OSHA 10/30-hour outreach training that competes with NDSC's OSHA/Occupational Safety training. These centers are regionally distributed and offer federally recognized credentials.
• Bismarck State College (Continuing Education): Bismarck State College and other North Dakota community colleges offer workforce safety and OSHA-related continuing education courses that compete with NDSC for the same Bismarck-based employer and individual learner market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrk9ypv0wqwCvUgv7A0RafQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthDakotaSafetyCouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-dakota-safety-council

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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