The Safety Council of Palm Beach County

What The Safety Council of Palm Beach County does

The Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. is a Florida-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1967 that delivers safety education and certification programs across Palm Beach County and South Florida. The organization operates from its headquarters at 4152 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Suite 110 in Riviera Beach, with additional training academies in Delray Beach, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens, supported by 17 employees. Its portfolio is organized into three primary service lines: occupational safety training (OSHA 10/30-hour, HAZWOPER, forklift, MOT, COSS/COSM certifications), driver education (Behind the Wheel private lessons, motorcycle endorsement, Basic Driver Improvement, mature driver insurance discount courses), and health/safety programs (CPR/AED/First Aid). Community-facing programs include Baby in Back (child heatstroke prevention) and Mobile Eyes (impaired driving reporting, in partnership with local law enforcement and Florida Highway Patrol).

Revenue is generated through per-course tuition ($18 to $2,299), annual business memberships ($199/year for 1-200 employees, $399/year for 200+ employees), Behind the Wheel lesson packages ($160-$480), job posting fees for local employers, and event sponsorships from named enterprises including Pratt & Whitney, Cheney Brothers, Solid Waste Authority, Tropical Shipping, and Guardian Fleet Services. Distribution combines classroom training at Safety Council and partner venues, on-site employer delivery, online streaming via learn.streamery.co, and integration with the School District of Palm Beach County for high school driver education. The organization holds state-approved provider status for Florida DMV motorcycle endorsement and mature driver insurance discount courses, and is MSF-certified for rider education.

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-business, supported by a board of directors drawn from local government, utilities, hospitality, logistics, and food service employers. The entity has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and operates as an independent public service nonprofit with no AI/ML product surface.

Name

The Safety Council of Palm Beach County

Legal name

Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.

Website

https://safetycouncilpbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Safety Council of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1967 that delivers OSHA-compliant workplace safety training, state-approved driver education, motorcycle endorsement, CPR/first aid, and community safety programs to individuals, businesses, and government agencies across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC)

Keywords

• Workplace safety training
• Driver education programs
• OSHA compliance training
• Motorcycle safety courses
• First aid certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Riviera Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Training and Certification Services: Revenue generated from safety training courses including motorcycle endorsement, driver education, workplace safety, CPR/First Aid, and professional certifications. Courses offered at various price points from $18 to $2,299 depending on course type and membership status.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for businesses: $199/year for 1-200 employees, $399/year for 200+ employees. Members receive discounted training rates, free phone consultations, access to member-only events, and scholarship opportunities.
3. Behind the Wheel Driving Lessons: Private driving lessons with packages ranging from $160 (2-hour) to $480 (6-hour). Professional one-on-one instruction with pickup and drop-off service.
4. Job Board Services: Platform for employers to post job listings in Palm Beach County. Fee-based job posting service for local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Safety Council of Palm Beach County delivers state-approved safety training and certification programs across three core categories: Occupational Safety (OSHA, HAZWOPER, Forklift, MOT, COSS/COSM, on-site workplace courses), Driver Education (Behind the Wheel lessons, Motorcycle Endorsement, Mature Driver, Basic Driver Improvement), and Health/First Aid (CPR/AED/First Aid). Training is sold directly to individual consumers via open enrollment and to businesses via on-site delivery and annual memberships, with course prices ranging from $18 to $2,299.

Product overview

The Safety Council of Palm Beach County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1967 that provides safety education and training services. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of training programs primarily organized into three categories: Occupational Safety Training (workplace safety, OSHA certifications, HAZWOPER, forklift, MOT courses), Driver Education and Safety (Behind the Wheel driving lessons, motorcycle endorsement, mature driver, BDI courses), and Health & First Aid (CPR/AED, First Aid). The portfolio also includes community-focused programs like the Baby in Back heatstroke prevention initiative and Mobile Eyes impaired driving reporting program. Training is delivered through classroom instruction at their Riviera Beach facility, on-site at client locations, and via online/virtual platforms. The COSS and COSM professional certification programs provide career advancement pathways for safety professionals. Course pricing varies by program with member discounts available through annual membership tiers ($199/year for 1-200 employees, $399/year for 200+ employees).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Safety Training Comprehensive workplace safety training for businesses including forklift operation, MOT/TTC courses, fleet safety, confined space, aerial lifts, CPR/AED, HAZWOPER, and OSHA certifications. Delivered on-site at employer locations or at Council facilities.
• Behind The Wheel Driving Program Private, one-on-one driving lessons with professional instructors available seven days a week, including pickup and drop-off service. Packages available in 2-hour ($160), 4-hour ($320), and 6-hour ($480) options for new drivers, teens, and adults.
• Motorcycle Endorsement Program MSF-certified Basic Rider Course (BRC) required for motorcycle license endorsement in Florida, combining a 5-hour online component with intensive riding exercises at Wellington Green Park. Tuition $380 per person with motorcycles furnished.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Training OSHA-compliant training covering bleeding emergencies, shock, burns, poisoning, bites and stings, medical emergencies, and musculoskeletal injuries. CPR certification valid for two years; First Aid valid for three years.
• Forklift Training Certification OSHA-compliant forklift operator training meeting 29CFR 1910.178 standards, including Forklift Instructor Development Course ($499 Members / $599 Non-Members) and Forklift Operator half-day seminar with hands-on training. Non-compliance fines start at $5,000.
• MOT Courses Maintenance of Traffic training including Intermediate Level (16-hour, $195 Members / $225 Non-Members), Flagger/Basic MOT, and Advanced MOT (AMOT) courses for personnel involved in work zone traffic control.
• COSS (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist) 40-hour professional certification program ($1,799 Members / $2,299 Non-Members) providing comprehensive safety and health training, leadership, communication, and regulatory requirements. Includes 2 hours of testing and certification.
• COSM (Certified Occupational Safety Manager) Professional certification program for safety managers and professionals seeking advanced safety management credentials.
• Mature Driver Program Coaching the Mature Driver course for licensed Florida drivers aged 55+ who qualify for the state's mandated insurance discount. Six-hour classroom course covering driving techniques and effects of aging on driving ability. Cost is $15-$18 per person.
• Baby in Back Program Free bracelet reminder system to prevent child heatstroke deaths in vehicles. Distributed through partnership with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office to parents and caregivers.
• Mobile Eyes Program Impaired driving reporting program offering $100 rewards (up to $500 lifetime limit) to citizens who report impaired drivers leading to arrest. Coordinated with Palm Beach County police departments and Florida Highway Patrol.
• Basic Driver Improvement (BDI) 4-hour and 8-hour BDI courses for drivers with traffic violations, court orders, or crash involvement. Covers safe driving techniques and Florida traffic laws with online access options.
• HAZWOPER Training Hazardous waste operations training including 8-Hour, 24-Hour, and 40-Hour courses for workers handling hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
• OSHA Training Programs OSHA outreach training including 10-Hour and 30-Hour courses for Construction, General Industry, Shipyard, Marine Terminal, and Longshoring sectors.
• Online Learning Platform Virtual and streaming courses including Zoom-based BDI, MOT, and various safety courses accessible through the learn.streamery.co platform.
• Business Membership Annual business membership at $199/year (1-200 employees) or $399/year (200+ employees). Members receive discounted training rates, free phone consultation, access to member-only events, $1,500 AASC scholarship opportunity, and access to 500+ safety videos.
• Job Board Fee-based job posting platform for Palm Beach County employers to advertise local openings to the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance discount eligibility for drivers 55+ who complete state-approved mature driver course
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motorcycle Safety Institute of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Motorcycle Safety Institute of Florida for motorcycle rider education courses. The Safety Council offers MSF-developed courses taught by MSF certified instructors. This partnership is essential for providing state-required motorcycle endorsement training.
• Palm Beach County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership for community safety programs including the Baby in Back bracelet reminder system and Mobile Eyes impaired driving reporting program. The Sheriff's Office collaborates on child heatstroke prevention and DUI arrest verification.
• Palm Beach County Municipal Police DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipal police departments throughout Palm Beach County for the Mobile Eyes program. Officers make arrests based on Mobile Eyes caller reports and submit verification sheets to the Safety Council for reward processing.
• Florida Highway PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Florida Highway Patrol for Mobile Eyes impaired driving reporting program, extending the proactive approach to state-level law enforcement.
• Florida Association of Safety CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Florida Association of Safety Councils for Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) training programs. This state association partnership enables standardized intermediate level MOT training.
• School District of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling Behind the Wheel driver education in public high schools through the Dori Slosberg Bill. Students can enroll in driver education at their public high school and receive Behind the Wheel training during class time.
• Cheney BrothersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the 29th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon & Auction.
• Pratt & WhitneyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the 29th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon & Auction.
• Solid Waste AuthorityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the 29th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon & Auction.
• Tropical ShippingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the 29th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon & Auction.
• Guardian Fleet ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for the 29th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon & Auction.
• Village of WellingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillage municipality hosting motorcycle training range at Wellington Green Park and affiliation through Nicole Coates, President of the Board.
• FLI Learning Systems, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of Forklift Instructor Development Course curriculum. Instructor Bill Waslick credited for developing 'coaching' system of training in the safety field.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Florida Association of Safety Councils: Umbrella association for Florida safety councils that coordinates MOT training standards and certification pathways. Connected via partnership rather than direct product overlap.
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation: National organization that develops the MSF Basic RiderE Course curriculum delivered by SCPBC's MSF-certified instructors. Acts as a content/standard-setting partner and indirect competitor through affiliated training sites.

Regional players

• Leesburg Area Safety Council: Regional Florida nonprofit safety council offering OSHA, defensive driving, and similar course mix to SCPBC. Serves Central Florida rather than Palm Beach County and therefore competes only indirectly.
• Heartland Safety Council: Regional safety council serving central Florida counties with OSHA, driver improvement, and community safety programming; comparable nonprofit operating model, distinct geography.
• SafetyServe / DDI (Driving Dynamics): Fleet and occupational driver safety training providers serving employer customers with defensive driving and behind-the-wheel programs. Comparable in target market (employers/individuals seeking driver training), overlapping with SCPBC's corporate and Behind the Wheel lines.
• Northeast Florida Safety Council: Jacksonville-based regional safety council providing OSHA, driver safety, and CPR training. Comparable service portfolio to SCPBC, but operating in a distinct Northeast Florida territory.

Direct peers

• American Safety Council: Online-focused Florida traffic school and OSHA outreach provider offering BDI, TLSAE, ADI, and OSHA 10/30 directly competing with the Safety Council's driver improvement and workplace safety courses in the same state market.
• NTSI (National Traffic Safety Institute): Online traffic school and driver improvement provider offering BDI, TLSAE, and ADI courses accepted by Florida DHSMV. Directly competes with SCPBC's driver education and Spanish-language TLSAE offerings through digital delivery.

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council: Long-standing national nonprofit delivering defensive driving, first aid/CPR, and workplace safety training across the U.S. Overlaps with SCPBC on driver education and occupational safety but operates at national scale through employer and instructor networks.
• American Red Cross: Nationwide provider of CPR/AED, First Aid, and BLS certification courses taught by certified instructors—directly overlapping with SCPBC's First Aid/CPR/AED training line in both content and audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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