Safety Council of Northwest Ohio

What Safety Council of Northwest Ohio does

Safety Council of Northwest Ohio (SCNWO) is a non-profit safety, health, and environmental services organization founded in 1960 and headquartered in Northwood, Ohio. It serves member businesses and individuals across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan with OSHA-authorized workplace safety training, professional safety certifications, defensive driving programs, and emergency response courses. Its core product portfolio exceeds 50 distinct programs across professional certifications (COSS, COSM), regulatory compliance training (OSHA 10/30-Hour, PERRP recordkeeping, silica, lockout/tagout, confined space, fall protection, DOT HazMat), equipment-safety train-the-trainer courses (forklift, aerial/scissor lift, overhead crane), driving programs (State of Ohio certified juvenile diversion and adult remedial courses), and emergency response training (ASHI CPR and First Aid). SCNWO also serves as an OSHA Alliance Program Ambassador and facilitates member access to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Group Rating Program for potential workers' compensation premium rebates.

The underlying technology is a hybrid in-person and virtual training delivery platform built around a physical classroom facility at 8015 Rinker Pointe Court in Northwood and supported by the Streamery video-on-demand library for member safety meetings. Pricing is structured as a tiered pay-as-you-go model: members receive discounted rates across all training ($45-$1,999 per course), while non-members pay premiums ($55-$2,599). Recurring revenue comes from annual membership dues bundled with BWC Group Rating access, safety consulting, and free video streaming; transactional revenue comes from individual course registrations, special-event fees (golf outings at $80/person or $320/team, Hero Awards Banquet sponsorships), and charitable donations. Distribution combines direct sales to enterprise buyers (on-site training for companies with 5+ employees), self-serve online registration via scnwo.org, monthly compliance luncheons, and Zoom-based webinars fulfilling BWC Safety Education Requirements.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, led by Executive Director Robert Momany (COSS, COSM), and operates with a small staff (1-10 employees). It is an independent non-profit, not part of a parent organization, with no venture or institutional equity. Documented scale milestones include 105+ COSS graduating classes, 49th-56th Annual Hero Awards Banquets, and ongoing program activity scheduled through 2026. Customer segments span member businesses (manufacturing, industrial, environmental services), safety professionals pursuing certification, and individual community members taking court-ordered or license-reinstatement driving programs.

Name

Safety Council of Northwest Ohio

Legal name

Safety Council of Northwest Ohio

Website

https://scnwo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safety Council of Northwest Ohio is a non-profit organization founded in 1960 providing OSHA-authorized workplace safety training, professional safety certifications (COSS/COSM), defensive driving programs, and emergency response courses to member businesses and individuals across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety Training and Consulting

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

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)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• OSHA compliance training
• Professional safety certification
• Driver improvement programs
• Workplace safety consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Northwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Program Registration: Fee-based training programs for safety certifications, OSHA courses, and professional development. Pricing varies by member status with non-members paying premium rates.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership providing access to BWC Group Rating, safety consulting services, discounts on training, and networking opportunities.
3. Special Events: Revenue from golf outings, hero awards banquets, and annual meetings including player/sponsor fees and donations.
4. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting the council's mission to enhance community safety.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Safety Council of Northwest Ohio is a non-profit organization that delivers occupational safety and health training, professional certifications (COSS, COSM), OSHA Outreach Training programs, equipment-specific safety courses, and juvenile/adult driver improvement programs. It also operates a membership program tied to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Group Rating, offering potential workers' compensation premium savings, safety consulting, and a streaming video library for member companies.

Product overview

Safety Council of Northwest Ohio is a nonprofit organization providing safety training and professional development services across occupational safety, driving safety, emergency response, and organizational development. The organization operates as a service provider offering professional certifications (COSS, COSM), regulatory compliance training (OSHA 10/30-Hour programs), equipment-specific safety training (forklift, crane, aerial lift), driving programs (juvenile diversion, defensive driving), and emergency response training (CPR, First Aid). Membership benefits include BWC Group Rating Program access, safety consulting services, and streaming video libraries. The organization also conducts special events including annual golf benefits and Hero Awards banquets. The product portfolio includes over 50 distinct training programs and professional services organized as an integrated service offering rather than a software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COSS (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist) Professional certification program providing comprehensive safety training for occupational safety specialists, covering safety management principles and practices.
• COSM (Certificate for Occupational Safety Managers) Advanced-level safety manager certification program consisting of five 8-hour sessions covering safety management, strategic planning, risk management, communication, and injury management.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Program Voluntary OSHA Outreach Training Program providing comprehensive safety hazard recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention training for workers and employers in general industry settings.
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Program OSHA Outreach Training Program covering recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards under 29 CFR 1910, including emergency plans, fire protection, machine guarding, hazard communications, electrical safety, and PPE.
• Forklift Train-the-Trainer Train-the-trainer program using Coaching the Lift Truck Operator curriculum to prepare participants to teach OSHA-compliant forklift operator training, including instructor kit and streaming video access.
• Aerial/Scissor Lift Train-the-Trainer Instructor training program covering regulations for aerial and scissor lift operators, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, aerial ladders and bucket trucks, with an instruction kit and flash drive provided.
• SAF Frontline Safety Training 2.5-day hands-on program for frontline supervisors covering hazard exposure analysis, worksite analysis, OSHA regulations, hazard control, accident investigation, and safety psychology.
• 2-Hour Juvenile Diversion Program State-certified 2-hour diversion program for juvenile drivers who have received traffic citations, providing education on safe driving practices.
• 4-Hour Juvenile Defensive Driving Program State-certified 4-hour defensive driving course for juvenile drivers covering risk assessment, vehicle control techniques, peer pressure handling, and rules of the road.
• State of Ohio Certified 6-Hour Juvenile Driver Improvement Program State-certified 6-hour driver improvement program for juveniles required after probationary license revocation, covering suspension compliance and BMV requirements.
• State of Ohio Certified 8-Hour Adult Defensive Driving Remedial Program Comprehensive 8-hour defensive driving course covering collision prevention, DWI/DUI/OVI issues, Ohio traffic laws, and final examination for adult drivers requiring remedial training.
• CPR Training Basic CPR training session covering heart attack/stroke risk factors, BLS techniques, EMS activation, airway obstruction response, and ASHI certification valid for two years.
• First Aid Training Basic first aid training program covering immediate care for injured or suddenly ill persons, focusing on the first five minutes of care until medical professionals arrive, with ASHI certification.
• Overhead Crane Safety Training Comprehensive crane safety training covering Jib, Underhung, and Top Running cranes, operator qualifications, inspection requirements, load calculations, ANSI hand signals, and OSHA regulations.
• Combustible Dust Management & Safety Half-day course explaining Dust Hazard Analysis requirements and methodologies for controlling dust explosions using OSHA and NFPA standards.
• OSHA Silica Requirements Training 3-hour course covering silica exposure hazards and OSHA requirements for controlling silica hazards in general industry and construction, including exposure control methods, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance.
• BWC Group Rating Program Membership Access to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program providing potential premium savings for member companies, along with safety consulting services and free streaming video library access.
• Safety Consulting Services Consulting services provided to member companies for safety compliance, technical assistance, and workplace safety improvement.
• 2-Hour Webinars Virtual Zoom webinars fulfilling BWC Group Rating Safety Education Requirements, taught by instructor Bob Momany, COSS COSM.
• Monthly Safety Webinar Monthly webinar sessions on safety topics fulfilling BWC Group Rating Safety Education Requirements.
• Compliance Luncheon Monthly luncheon meetings providing updates on important compliance issues and regulatory changes.
• Annual Golf Benefit Annual golf outing fundraising event benefiting Kids' Chance of Ohio, providing scholarships for children of workers fatally or permanently injured on the job.
• Hero Awards Banquet Annual awards banquet recognizing individuals who have performed heroic acts to save lives, including Hero Award, Good Samaritan Award, and Certificate of Appreciation categories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Official OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour certification cards issued upon successful completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kids' Chance of OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit beneficiary of the Annual Golf Benefit. Dedicated to raising money to provide scholarships for children who have had a parent rendered permanently and totally disabled or fatally injured as the result of an Ohio work-related injury or illness.
• Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWC Group Rating program partner enabling potential savings for member companies. Safety Council facilitates BWC Safety Council Rebate Program for members.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized OSHA Outreach Training Program provider. Issues official OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour certification cards upon course completion. OSHA Alliance Program Ambassador.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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