Montana Safety Services Council

What Montana Safety Services Council does

Montana Safety Services Council (MSSC) is a not-for-profit educational association founded in 1993 and headquartered in Billings, Montana. The organization delivers occupational safety and health services to more than 130 businesses across Montana and Wyoming, with a primary focus on manufacturing, construction, refining, mining, transportation, medical, retail, and wholesale sectors. Its core offerings include classroom and on-site training courses (CPR/First Aid, HAZWOPER, MSHA, Forklift Train-the-Trainer, Defensive Driving, Arc Flash, GHS, N95 and respirator fit testing, AVIRT active violence response), safety consulting and compliance navigation, AED sales (LIFEPAK and HeartSine), noise monitoring equipment rentals, and a DVD-based safety video library. MSSC is also the sole authorized provider of site-specific computer-based training for CHS Laurel Refinery and Par Montana Billings Refinery, with a 40-station training lab supporting contractor onboarding for these facilities.

MSSC operates a tiered membership model with annual dues ranging from $725 to $1,300 depending on company size (1-30 employees up to 100+), which provides recurring revenue and binds members to discounted training rates, free video rentals, and reduced equipment rental fees. Non-member pricing is published for all courses, which generally range from $30 to $500 per participant. Revenue is diversified across recurring membership dues, course fees, equipment rentals, hardware sales, and professional services. The delivery model is bilateral: structured courses run at the Billings training center and on-site at client facilities, while the lab.mssc.org platform supports self-paced modules for refinery contractors. Strategic partnerships extend reach: CORE Medical provides occupational health and respirator clearance services via a 3,500-clinic network, and Associated Employers offers an affiliated network relationship that channels member referrals.

The business is operationally lean with 1-10 employees and a single physical location, with no disclosed funding, acquisitions, or external investment. The competitive positioning is anchored in regulatory exclusivity (sole authorized refinery training), nonprofit credibility, and 30 years of accumulated compliance expertise in OSHA, MSHA, HAZWOPER, and EPA-regulated industries. The technology stack is conventional — interactive e-learning modules and quantitative fit testing instruments — with no proprietary software platform or AI capabilities described.

Name

Montana Safety Services Council

Legal name

Montana Safety Services Council

Website

https://mssc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Montana Safety Services Council is a 1993-founded not-for-profit educational association providing occupational safety training, consulting, fit testing, and compliance services to 130+ businesses and three Billings-area refineries across Montana and Wyoming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Safety & Site Safety Management (EDABAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• OSHA compliance training
• Respirator fit testing
• Safety consulting services
• Workplace safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Billings

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees billed based on number of employees/equivalents, with four tiers: 1–30 employees at $725.00, 31–70 at $875.00, 71–100 at $1,100.00, and 100+ at $1,300.00. Membership provides discounted pricing on training courses, free video rentals, and reduced-cost noise monitoring equipment.
2. Safety Training Courses: One-time fee courses including CPR/First Aid, Forklift Train-the-Trainer, HAZWOPER, Defensive Driving, MSHA, and specialized topics. Prices vary by course and range from ~$65 to $500. Member and non-member rates apply.
3. Computer-Based / Site-Specific Training: Online and site-specific training modules for CHS Laurel Refinery and Par Montana Billings Refinery, including Safety Essentials at $50 for members. Delivered through lab.mssc.org platform.
4. Equipment Rentals: Noise monitoring equipment rentals including REED 8080 Data Logging Sound Level Meter ($20/day members, $30/day non-members) and REED 8085 Noise Dosimeter Kit ($45/day members, $55/day non-members).
5. AED Sales: Sales of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) including LIFEPAK and HeartSine models. MSSC is an authorized AED reseller and advertises beating any online price.
6. Video Rental Program: Safety training video rentals available free to members, at $100/video for non-members. Rentals are checked out for one week with potential late fees.
7. Fit Testing Services: Respirator fit testing services for N95 and other respirator types. N95 fit testing requires participants to provide their own masks. Additional masks may be needed as the probe test renders masks unusable.
8. Safety Consulting and Compliance Services: Safety manual development/review, OSHA audits and compliance assessments, program development, and compliance agency navigation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Montana Safety Services Council is a not-for-profit educational association that provides occupational safety training, consulting, technical assistance, needs assessments, safety audits, and safety program development to businesses across Montana and Wyoming. The organization also sells AEDs, rents noise monitoring equipment, and operates a safety video library and computer-based training lab for refinery contractor safety orientation.

Product overview

Montana Safety Services Council is a not-for-profit educational association established in 1993 that provides occupational safety and health services. The organization operates as a single-service provider offering safety training, consulting, and technical assistance to businesses in Montana and Wyoming. Its core offerings include Compliance Strategies (regulatory compliance assistance), Consulting Services (safety manual development, audits), Fit Testing (respirator fit testing), and comprehensive Safety Training Programs (customized courses). The company also provides complementary services including AED sales, Noise Monitoring Equipment Rentals, and a Video Library of safety training materials. The training portfolio includes certification programs such as CPR/First Aid, Forklift Train-the-Trainer, HAZWOPER, MSHA Training, Defensive Driving, Arc Flash Awareness, GHS Training, Health Hazards training, OSHA 300 Workshops, and AVIRT Active Violence response training. Specialized Computer-Based Training platforms serve refinery clients including CHS Laurel Refinery and Par Montana Billings Refinery with Safety Essentials modules. The organization serves over 130 member businesses across manufacturing, construction, mining, medical, retail, wholesale, transportation, and refining sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Training Programs OSHA and best-practices safety training delivered at MSSC's training rooms in Billings or on-site at client facilities, with company-specific customization available across CPR/First Aid, HAZWOPER, MSHA, forklift, defensive driving, arc flash, GHS, active violence, and related topics.
• Consulting Services Safety consulting covering safety manual development and review, OSHA audits and compliance inspections, and program development for businesses needing written safety programs.
• Compliance Strategies Assistance for small businesses and contractors in navigating government and host-employer compliance requirements, including safety program development and regulatory framework guidance.
• Fit Testing Services Quantitative respirator fit testing services for N95 and Air Purifying/Supplied Air/SCBA respirators, including respirator medical clearance evaluations for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
• AED Sales and Service Authorized reseller of LIFEPAK and HeartSine Automated External Defibrillators for workplace cardiac emergency preparedness, with a price-match guarantee.
• Noise Monitoring Equipment Rentals Rental of REED 8080 Data Logging Sound Level Meters ($20–$30/day) and REED 8085 Noise Dosimeters ($45–$55/day) for workplace noise exposure and hearing conservation compliance.
• Video Library (Safety Video Rentals) Safety training DVD rental library covering chemical handling, electrical safety, forklift operations, confined space entry, fall protection, and other occupational safety topics; free for members, $100/video for non-members on a one-week rental.
• Membership Program Annual membership program serving 130+ businesses with four tiers priced by employee count ($725–$1,300/year), providing discounted training rates, free video rentals, reduced equipment rental rates, and regulatory updates.
• Computer-Based Training Interactive computer-based training platform (lab.mssc.org) offering site-specific courses for CHS Laurel Refinery and Par Montana Billings Refinery contractors, including the Safety Essentials curriculum covering 26 safety topics.
• CPR/First Aid Training OSHA-compliant CPR, AED, and First Aid certification programs using the Medic First Aid Version 8.0 BasicPlus curriculum, with 6-hour Adult and 8-hour Pediatric course options for industry.
• Forklift Train-the-Trainer PIT Instructor certification course providing three-year certification per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, including training materials, instructor support DVD, and PIT Operator Card issuance for in-house forklift operator training.
• HAZWOPER Training Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training meeting 29 CFR 1910.120 in 40-hour, 24-hour, 16-hour, and 8-hour refresher formats covering toxicology, PPE selection, decontamination, and site safety planning.
• Defensive Driving Courses NSC Certified Defensive Driving Courses in 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour instructor-led formats teaching collision prevention and defensive driving techniques for workplace drivers.
• MSHA Training Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA Part 48) training programs including 16-hour New Miner, 8-hour Annual Refresher, 4-hour Experienced Miner, and 32-hour Underground courses.
• AVIRT Active Violence Training Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT) covering recognition of warning signs, rapid response in active shooter situations, and bleeding control techniques for workplace violence preparedness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 130+ businesses across Montana and Wyoming

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CORE Medical (Core Occupational Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSSC is partnered with CORE Medical for all occupational health needs. CORE is a recognized leader in Occupational Medicine with a nationwide network of more than 3,500 clinics, providing a full spectrum of workplace medical services including respirator clearance evaluations.
• CHS Laurel RefinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSSC is Montana's sole authorized resource for CHS Laurel Refinery site-specific training. Provides computer-based and Safety Essentials training required for all contractors working at the CHS Laurel facility.
• Par Montana Billings RefinerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSSC is Montana's sole authorized resource for Par Montana Billings Refinery site-specific training. Provides refinery-specific courses including safety orientation, work permits, lockout/tagout, and process safety management.
• P66 Oil Refinery (Billings)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety Essentials (SE-SAFE) is listed as the preferred safety orientation for the P66 Oil Refinery in Billings, indicating a training partnership relationship.
• Associated EmployersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated Employers is listed as a linked partner organization on MSSC's website, with an 'AE Network Status' link referencing Associated Employers' application statuses, suggesting an operational or informational partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights106 records

Direct peers

• Vector Solutions: Vector Solutions offers online compliance and safety training, including OSHA and industrial safety courses, to regulated industries. Comparable to MSSC's training and computer-based training platform from a digital-first delivery model.
• American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is one of the largest providers of CPR, First Aid, and AED training in the United States, competing directly with MSSC's CPR/First Aid courses and AED sales. Both organizations serve workforce and community safety training markets with similar certification offerings.
• ClickSafety: ClickSafety is an online safety training provider offering OSHA, MSHA, HAZWOPER, and environmental compliance courses on demand. It competes with MSSC's training catalog by delivering similar content at lower price points via an entirely digital channel.
• BIS Safety Software: BIS Safety Software provides safety training management, compliance tracking, and a learning management system for safety teams. Comparable to MSSC's safety training and consulting offerings from a software-platform angle.
• 360training.com: 360training.com provides online OSHA, HAZWOPER, MSHA, and safety training courses for workforce compliance. It directly overlaps with most of MSSC's course catalog and competes on price, convenience, and 24/7 availability.
• Associated Employers (Montana): Associated Employers is a Montana-based nonprofit employer association that links from MSSC's website. Both serve Montana employers with HR, safety, and compliance support — a direct peer in mission and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Cintas: Cintas is a national provider of workplace first aid, AEDs, safety supplies, and training services. It competes with MSSC's AED sales, CPR/First Aid training, and broader safety services — though Cintas also handles uniforms, restroom supplies, and other facility services.
• National Safety Council: The National Safety Council is a national nonprofit safety organization that provides defensive driving courses (MSSC's Defensive Driving is NSC-certified), OSHA-compliant training, and safety consulting. Comparable as the umbrella authority MSSC aligns with, but operates at far greater scale across the entire U.S.
• OSHA Training Institute Education Centers: The OSHA Training Institute Education Centers are authorized nationwide providers of OSHA Outreach training and a government-incumbent authority. MSSC's OSHA training is OSHA-compliant but operates outside this formal OTI Education Center network, making them adjacent rather than direct competitors.

Others

• Avetta: Avetta operates a contractor compliance and qualification management platform used by large industrial operators to vet contractors — adjacent to MSSC's compliance strategy services that help subcontractors navigate host-employer requirements at refineries and other facilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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