National Safety Council, Nebraska

What National Safety Council, Nebraska does

National Safety Council, Nebraska (NSCN) is a private, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1924 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, operating as the only state chapter of the National Safety Council and the only host training organization in Nebraska for the Great Plains OSHA Education Center. The organization delivers safety education and certification across three pillars — Be Safe @ Work (OSHA-authorized training, HAZWOPER, forklift/MEWP, First Aid/CPR/AED, mental health first aid, corporate driving), Be Safe on the Road (teen and adult driver education, traffic ticket dismissal, distracted driving programs), and Be Safe @ Home (babysitting, Safe With You childcare, seat belt safety, diversion/behavior classes) — to businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare providers, individual consumers, and court-referred participants across Nebraska and the broader Midwest.

NSCN's core technology is a multi-modal training delivery platform anchored by a hands-on Learning Lab facility launched in 2023 in its new Omaha location, complemented by a secondary training site in Lincoln, a hybrid synchronous video-conferencing format, self-paced online e-learning, onsite corporate delivery, and an online registration portal. Proprietary assets include the NSC curriculum (the only material that meets all OSHA requirements for First Aid/CPR/AED training), a suite of nationally recognized certificate programs (Advanced Safety Certificate, Safety Leadership Certificate, Certified Safety & Health Official, Specialist in Safety & Health, Safety/Health/Environmental Professional, Certificate in Safety Leadership jointly developed with the University of Nebraska at Omaha), and integrations with PulsePoint AED/Respond apps across multiple Nebraska counties and with HRCI for continuing education credit.

NSCN generates revenue through five streams: per-course training fees with differentiated member and non-member pricing, certificate program tuition (e.g., $2,499 for CSL, $239-$570 for supervisor/HR certificates), recurring annual membership dues, hardware sales of AEDs and training materials, and professional safety consulting/on-site audit services. Distribution is direct via website, phone sales, email, and a self-service portal, and the go-to-market is predominantly direct-to-consumer with a regional (Nebraska/Midwest) geographic scope.

Name

National Safety Council, Nebraska

Legal name

National Safety Council, Nebraska

Website

https://safenebraska.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

National Safety Council, Nebraska is a non-profit safety training organization that delivers OSHA-authorized workplace safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, defensive driving, and certificate programs to businesses, individuals, and court-referred participants across Nebraska and the Midwest via in-person, hybrid, and online channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (611), Educational Services (61), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Workplace safety training
• OSHA compliance training
• First aid CPR certification
• Defensive driving courses
• Safety certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: One-time fees for individual training courses including workplace safety, OSHA training, first aid/CPR/AED, defensive driving, and other safety courses. Pricing varies by course with member and non-member rates.
2. Certificate Program Fees: Fees for completing certificate programs including Advanced Safety Certificate, Safety Leadership Certificate, Certificate in Safety Leadership (University of Nebraska at Omaha partnership), and other professional certifications. Example: Certificate in Safety Leadership costs $2,499.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership providing benefits including free or discounted training courses, access to resources, and other member benefits.
4. Training Materials and Products: Sales of trainer manuals, student workbooks, AEDs, and other safety products and training equipment.
5. Safety Consulting Services: Professional consulting services including on-site safety audits, program development, facility inspections, and compliance auditing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Safety Council, Nebraska delivers authorized workplace safety, OSHA, first aid/CPR/AED, defensive driving, and professional safety certificate training programs to businesses, government agencies, and individuals across Nebraska and the Midwest. As the only host training organization for the Great Plains OSHA Education Center in Nebraska, it offers regulatory-compliant courses in-person at its Omaha and Lincoln facilities, online, and onsite at customer locations, with hands-on practice delivered through a Learning Lab facility launched in 2023.

Product overview

National Safety Council, Nebraska is a non-profit, non-governmental organization and the only Nebraska chapter of the National Safety Council. Its core offering is a broad portfolio of workplace and community safety training and certification services, not a unified software product. The portfolio is organized around three pillars: Be Safe @ Work (workplace safety training, OSHA-authorized courses, HAZWOPER training, forklift and MEWP training, first aid/CPR/AED, mental health first aid, defensive driving, and consulting/audits); Be Safe on the Road (teen and adult driver education, traffic ticket dismissal, distracted driving awareness, and corporate fleet safety); and Be Safe @ Home (behavior/diversion programs, babysitting training, seat belt safety, and emergency preparedness). Within Be Safe @ Work, key sub-portfolios include OSHA-authorized training through the Great Plains OSHA Education Center (host training organization), a suite of Safety Certificate Programs (Advanced Safety Certificate, Safety Leadership Certificate, Certificate in Safety Leadership with UNO, Certified Safety & Health Official, Specialist in Safety & Health, Safety/Health/Environmental Professional, Safety for the Supervisor, and Safety for the HR Professional), First Aid/CPR/AED training (adult, pediatric, BLS for healthcare providers, bloodborne pathogens, babysitting, Safe With You), and a Learning Lab hands-on training facility launched in 2023. Training is delivered in-person, online, or via a hybrid synchronous video format. The organization also offers AED products, safety consulting services, conferences/events, and a membership program with free training benefits.

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Products and services

• Workplace Safety Education Comprehensive workplace safety training covering OSHA standards, equipment operation, hazardous materials, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness, delivered in-person, online, or via hybrid format. Targeted at businesses across industries needing OSHA compliance.
• OSHA Authorized Training (Great Plains OSHA Education Center) OSHA Training Institute host site delivering occupational safety and health training (OSHA 10/30-Hour, OSHA 500, 501, 510, 511, and specialized courses) to public and private sector workers, supervisors, and employers throughout Nebraska and the Midwest.
• HAZWOPER Training Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training programs (40-hour, 24-hour, 8-hour, and supervisor courses) meeting 29 CFR 1910.120 requirements, with hands-on training in the Learning Lab and online options.
• Forklift Safety Training Forklift operator training, train-the-trainer programs, and re-evaluation courses meeting OSHA requirements, available in English and Spanish, including IVES certification tracks.
• MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) Training Aerial boom lift and scissor lift operator training and train-the-trainer courses with IVES certification, covering equipment inspection, safe operation, and compliance.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Training Certification training meeting or exceeding state and OSHA requirements, covering adult and pediatric first aid, CPR, AED use, and choking care. Instructors are firefighters, EMTs, and healthcare providers. Available in English, Spanish, online, and in-person formats. Member: $100; Non-member: $110.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare & Professional Rescuers Advanced first aid course for high-risk industries covering CPR, AED use, bleeding control, shock management, advanced resuscitation, Naloxone administration, and remote-location first aid. Curriculum meets 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines. $85 for 4.5 hours; certification valid 2 years.
• Mental Health First Aid Eight-hour evidence-based public education program teaching the ALGEE action plan for assessing mental health crises, providing nonjudgmental support, and connecting people with professional help. Developed by the National Council for Behavioral Health and delivered in group sessions of 6–12 individuals. $100.
• Babysitting Training Training for 11–15 year olds following the American Academy of Pediatrics Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training curriculum, covering First Aid, CPR, AED, choking care, illness/injury handling, and childcare basics. $103; includes handbook and completion card.
• Safe With You Nebraska Department of Education and DHHS-approved training for licensed childcare providers covering safe infant sleep (SIDS prevention), preventing abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome), and child abuse recognition and reporting. Certification valid 5 years. $50; 4 hours.
• Bloodborne Pathogen Training Training for first responders, healthcare providers, and other workers exposed to blood or infectious materials, meeting 29 CFR 1910.1030 requirements. Covers hepatitis viruses, HIV, airborne pathogens, and infection prevention. Certification valid 1 year. 3 hours.
• Defensive Driving Program Driver safety training including 4-hour and 8-hour defensive driving courses, DDC Online, topic-specific 20-minute modules (Speed Management, Lane Management, Weather Conditions, etc.), and specialized programs for professional truck drivers, van drivers, and mature drivers.
• Teen Driver Education Driver education program for teens including classroom instruction, online training, parent tips, and driving resources. Scholarships available.
• Adult Driver Education Driver education and training for adults and senior drivers, including senior driver training program.
• Alive at 25 Interactive defensive driving course for young drivers, delivered online or in-person, designed to help identify and reduce risks faced by teen drivers.
• Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving (ADD) Defensive driving course focusing on attitudinal and behavioral factors affecting driving safety.
• Coaching the Van Driver Specialized defensive driving training program for professional van drivers.
• STOP/STAR Traffic Ticket Dismissal Nebraska DMV-approved traffic ticket dismissal program for eligible violations, available in classroom and online formats.
• Corporate Driving Program Comprehensive corporate fleet safety program including Defensive Driving, DOT Reasonable Suspicion training for supervisors, Fleet Essentials online training, and sample driving program templates. Cost of a single crash can exceed $1.4 million.
• Behavior/Diversion Classes Court-ordered and diversion programs including DUI First Offender Course, Making Appropriate Decisions (Cognitive Thinking) for adults and juveniles, Anger Management for adults and juveniles, Alcohol/Drug Education, Life Skills, Parenting Skills, Vaping/Nicotine awareness, Digital Citizenship, and Truancy Intervention.
• Safety Consulting and On-site Audits Customized consulting services including program and policy development, facility inspection and audits, and safety manpower support for organizations without an in-house safety professional.
• Safety Products (AEDs and Surveys) Safety-related products including AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) and Employee Safety Perception Survey tools.
• Membership Program Organization membership providing benefits including free training classes, safety news, Nebraska's Safest Company Award, streaming safety videos, and member-only resources.
• Emergency Preparedness Training Training covering workplace violence prevention, active shooter response, de-escalation techniques, high-risk termination procedures, and lone worker safety.
• Workplace Violence Prevention Customized training covering active shooter situations (Run-Hide-Fight protocol), verbal de-escalation, high-risk termination procedures, and lone worker safety considerations.
• Train the Trainer Classes Instructor development courses enabling organizations to train their own safety trainers, covering OSHA 500 (Construction Trainer), OSHA 501 (General Industry Trainer), OSHA 502/503 updates, Forklift Train the Trainer, MEWP Train the Trainer (IVES certification), and First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Development Course.
• Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) Nationally recognized certificate program designed for safety professionals to strengthen organizational safety culture through leadership, communication, and people-centered skills. Includes industry-specific pathways for Agriculture/Construction/Manufacturing, Government/Insurance/Professional Services, Education/Healthcare/Non-Profits, and Utilities/Mining.
• Safety Leadership Certificate Three-track certificate program developed by the National Safety Council with tracks for Safety Practitioner (OSHA standards, training, incident investigation), Supervisor (safety solutions, development), and Management (strategic planning, performance measurement).
• Certificate in Safety Leadership (CSL) Nine-day certificate program developed jointly with the University of Nebraska at Omaha, covering ESMP I/II, EQ and Decision Making, Workplace Law and Conflict Management, Communicating Collaboratively, and People Styles & Crucial Coaching. Investment $2,499; graduates receive a jointly-endorsed certificate.
• Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) Nationally recognized certification developed by the Great Plains OSHA Education Center, focusing on safety and health regulations, training requirements, employee involvement, workers' rights, program development, and implementation. Available for General Industry and Construction Industry tracks. $95 application fee paid once all classes have been completed.
• Specialist in Safety & Health (SSH) Certification program developed by the Great Plains OSHA Education Center providing comprehensive knowledge of workplace hazards and OSHA regulatory standards, with tracks for Construction or General Industry. Courses can be applied toward CSHO certification.
• Safety, Health & Environmental Professional (SHEP) Advanced certificate earned after completing the CSHO certificate, requiring one Environmental course (EHSM 6036), one Risk Management course (RMSM 6010), and one elective course.
• Safety for the Supervisor Certificate One-day certificate course covering supervisor roles and responsibilities in safety, safety culture, injury reporting, basic incident investigation, coaching skills, and basic regulatory requirements (HAZCOM, Lockout/Tagout, Emergency Action Plans, PPE). Member: $239; Non-member: $341.
• Safety for the Human Resource Professional Certificate Two-day certificate course covering OSHA recordkeeping, chemical hazard communication, basic DOT requirements, ergonomics, workplace violence prevention, drug and alcohol testing, and emergency plans. HRCI pre-approved for 12 CE credits. Member: $399; Non-member: $570.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Heartland Worker's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver Spanish-language OSHA training classes including Forklift Trainer classes, OSHA 10-Hour Construction class, and First Aid/CPR/AED training in Spanish. Addresses the need for occupational safety training for Spanish-speaking workers in Nebraska.
• University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed Certificate in Safety Leadership program. Graduates receive a certificate endorsed by both UNO College of Business Administration and National Safety Council - Nebraska Chapter. UNO handles program registration and administration.
• Great Plains OSHA Education CenterflagshipTechnology or IntegrationNSCN serves as the only host training organization for the Great Plains OSHA Education Center in Nebraska. As a host site, NSCN delivers occupational safety and health training to public and private sector workers, supervisors, and employers. NSCN is the only authorized host site in Nebraska for Great Plains OSHA Education Center certificate programs including Specialist in Safety & Health, Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO), and Safety, Health & Environmental Professional (SHEP).
• National Safety Council (Parent Organization)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationNSCN is the Nebraska chapter of the National Safety Council. Delivers NSC-developed certificate programs including Advanced Safety Certificate and Safety Leadership Certificate. Uses NSC curriculum which is the only material meeting ALL OSHA requirements for First Aid/CPR/AED training.

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ClickSafety: Online OSHA construction and general industry training provider serving enterprise safety managers. Competes with NSCN's OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, and Train-the-Trainer courses via scalable e-learning.
• 360training: Large online regulatory training marketplace covering OSHA, environmental, and workplace safety courses. Competes with NSCN's self-paced online and hybrid offerings on price and accessibility for individuals and SMBs.
• CareerSafe: Online OSHA 10-Hour training provider targeted at youth and career-technical students. Comparable in delivering entry-level OSHA awareness training to similar educational and young-worker customer segments.
• UL Pure Safety: UL's safety training division offers online OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, and EHS compliance courses — competing with NSCN on convenience, price, and self-paced delivery for the same business customers across the Midwest.

Direct peers

• American Red Cross: National non-profit delivering First Aid/CPR/AED, BLS, bloodborne pathogens, and babysitter training through in-person and blended formats — directly overlapping NSCN's core First Aid/CPR/AED and Babysitting Training product lines for similar individual and business customers.
• American Heart Association: Sets the CPR/AED guidelines (e.g., 2015 AHA Guidelines cited by NSCN's BLS course) and operates a national training and certification ecosystem. AHA is the most credible competing curriculum for First Aid/CPR/AED credentials.
• Great Plains OSHA Education Center (other host sites): The OSHA Education Center network (hosted at multiple universities) delivers the same CSHO, SSH, and SHEP certificate programs as NSCN. Other Great Plains host sites in Kansas, Missouri, and other Midwestern states are direct competitive counterparts in OSHA-authorized training.

Broad incumbents

• J.J. Keller & Associates: Established compliance and safety company offering training, consulting, and regulatory content for fleet, workplace, and HazMat — comparable to NSCN's Corporate Driving Program, OSHA training, and consulting offerings at broader scale.
• National Safety Council (Parent): Parent organization and broader national body. NSC sets curriculum, the Advanced Safety Certificate, and Safety Leadership Certificate content that NSCN delivers — comparable at the chapter vs. national level, and a direct overlap in content, certifications, and training methodology.

Others

• Heartland Worker's Center: NSCN's Spanish-language OSHA training partner and a regional workforce development organization. Comparable in serving Hispanic worker safety training and in being a Nebraska-based community safety provider; also a partnership counterparty rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/safenebraska

Compliance2 records

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