Safety Council of Greater St. Louis

What Safety Council of Greater St. Louis does

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, congressional-chartered public service organization founded in 1916 that delivers safety education and training across three core domains: occupational safety and health, court-mandated education, and defensive driving programs. The organization operates as a licensed provider of National Safety Council curricula and holds a state-certified Offender Management Unit designation from the Missouri Department of Mental Health, authorizing it to deliver SATOP/REACT evaluations and substance abuse education required for DWI/DUI and probation cases.

The product portfolio spans approximately 30 distinct course offerings, including NSC defensive driving (DDC-4, DDC-8, Alive at 25), court-ordered programs (anger management, shoplifting, victim impact panel), a full OSHA/MSHA/Hazwoper occupational safety catalog (First Aid/CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Spaces, Lockout/Tagout, Forklift, Fall Protection, NFPA 70E, etc.), and specialty programs (Self-Leadership, Walking Working Surfaces, Recordkeeping). Courses are delivered through classroom, live Zoom, and on-site corporate modalities.

The business model is a hybrid of transactional course fees ($50-$550 per participant), recurring tiered membership dues ($175-$2,500 annually), annual conference sponsorships (Platinum $3,500+), and bespoke corporate on-site training. Customers fall into three primary segments: court-mandated individuals, employers seeking OSHA compliance certification, and corporate safety professionals seeking EHS networking. The organization is governed by a volunteer board and led by Executive Director Mary Beth Proost with a small staff of fewer than 10 employees.

Name

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis

Legal name

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis

Website

https://stlsafety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1916 that provides defensive driving, OSHA-compliant workplace safety, and state-certified court-ordered education programs across the Greater St. Louis region via classroom, Zoom, and on-site delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Education and Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC), Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Education (CPR/First Aid/Disaster Readiness) (EDAAAFAJ)

Keywords

• Defensive driving training
• OSHA safety training
• Court-ordered programs
• Workplace safety education
• First aid CPR certification

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Course and Program Fees: Revenue from individual course enrollments including defensive driving ($70-$220 per course), court-ordered programs ($60-$375), anger management ($145), shoplifting ($100), and various OSH training programs ($50-$550)
2. Annual Membership Dues: Tiered membership program ranging from Bronze ($175 individual) to Diamond ($2,500 premier partner) providing access to roundtables, breakfast meetings, resource library, and class discounts
3. Conference Sponsorships and Exhibits: Annual conference generates revenue through Platinum ($3,500+), Gold ($2,500-$3,499), Silver ($1,500-$2,499), and Centennial sponsorships, plus exhibitor booth fees
4. Corporate On-Site Training: Customized workplace safety training delivered at client facilities for groups, with pricing varying by course length, depth, and site-specific requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis delivers a portfolio of safety education and training programs, including National Safety Council-certified defensive driving courses, court-ordered offender education programs (SATOP, REACT, Anger Management, Shoplifting, Victim Impact Panel), OSHA/MSHA occupational safety training, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and corporate on-site training. Courses are delivered in-person, via Zoom, and on-site at client locations for individual consumers and corporate clients across the Greater St. Louis region.

Product overview

Safety Council of Greater St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety training and education programs. The organization operates as a training services provider with multiple distinct program categories: Defensive Driving Programs (including DDC-4, DDC-8, Alive at 25, and corporate defensive driving), Court-Ordered Programs (Anger Management, Shoplifting/Theft, Victim Impact Panel), SATOP/REACT Programs (Substance Awareness Traffic Offenders Program, REACT, Offender Education Program, Weekend Intervention Program), Occupational Safety and Health Programs (OSHA, MSHA, Hazwoper, First Aid/CPR/AED, and specialized safety training), and Annual Conference hosting. Programs are offered in-person and via Zoom, with National Safety Council certified instructors, and serve both individual clients and corporate/organizational accounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Defensive Driving Course (DDC-8) NSC 8-hour defensive driving class approved throughout the United States for driving record point reduction, taught by NSC-certified instructors and focused on improving attitudes and behaviors behind the wheel. Designed for individuals seeking point reduction and corporate clients.
• Defensive Driving Course (DDC-4) NSC 4-hour driver improvement program approved in some states (including Illinois) for driving record point reduction, taught by NSC-certified instructors. Many insurance companies offer discounts for successful completion.
• Alive at 25 NSC 4-hour interactive defensive driving classroom course focused on the unique challenges faced by young adults and newly licensed drivers ages 16-24, addressing speeding, distractions, peer pressure, and driver inexperience. Available in-person and via Zoom.
• SATOP (Substance Awareness Traffic Offenders Program) State-mandated Missouri Department of Mental Health program for DWI/DUI offenders, consisting of a two-step process: completion of a substance awareness evaluation, followed by attendance at the assigned class or treatment program.
• REACT (Required Educational Assessment and Community Treatment) Probation condition program involving a screening assessment for substance abuse or mental health treatment determination, administered in partnership with Missouri Department of Corrections and Board of Probation and Parole. Completion notifications are sent to supervising Probation and Parole officers.
• Offender Education Program (OEP) 10-hour SATOP education program for offenders requiring educational intervention related to substance abuse, priced at $200 per participant.
• Weekend Intervention Program (WIP) 20-hour SATOP intervention and education program conducted over one weekend, primarily designed for second-time DWI offenders or those identified as at risk for substance abuse. Sliding scale pricing based on ability to pay.
• Anger Management 10-hour education program assisting clients with domestic violence, workplace assault, or aggressive behavior problems through exploration of anger and aggression diversion management skills. Priced at $145 per participant.
• Shoplifting/Theft Program 3-hour program designed for persons arrested for stealing, shoplifting, or petty larceny, exploring social, economic, legal, and emotional consequences of theft. Priced at $100 per participant.
• Victim Impact Panel (VIP) 3-hour personal awareness program addressing short-term and long-term consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Priced at $60 per participant.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Training Comprehensive 4-6 hour NSC First Aid, CPR, and AED certification course meeting OSHA requirements, with CEUs and 2-year certification. Priced at $90-$100 per participant.
• Instructor FA/CPR/AED Training (Train the Trainer) NSC Train-the-Trainer course for certifying instructors in First Aid, CPR, and AED training. Priced at $500-$550 per participant.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training 3-hour NSC course teaching workers to reduce or eliminate hazards of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, meeting OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requirements. Priced at $50 per participant with CEUs.
• Hazwoper Training Hazardous waste operations training including 40-hour initial training and 8-hour annual refresher, compliant with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.120. 8-hour refresher priced at $220 per participant.
• MSHA Training Mine Safety and Health Administration training including Part 46 for surface mines and Part 48B for underground mines. Annual refresher priced at $175-$200 depending on scheduled session.
• OSHA 10/30 Training OSHA Outreach Training Program providing 10-hour or 30-hour classes for workers on recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace safety and health hazards.
• Fall Protection Training 4-hour course covering OSHA Fall Protection Standard regulations and consensus standards to help prevent fall-related incidents in construction and general industry.
• Confined Spaces Training 4-hour training covering OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces Regulation for both general industry and construction.
• Lockout/Tagout Training Training on OSHA LockOut/TagOut regulation (29CFR 1910.147) covering energy control programs and procedures.
• Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Training Training on OSHA powered industrial truck standard covering safe operation, maintenance, and compliance with 3-year certification.
• Flagger Training 4-hour NSC Flagger Training course meeting MUTCD guidelines and ANSI standard for work zone traffic control.
• Electrical Safety/NFPA 70E Training Eight-hour training on OSHA Electrical Safety Standards based on OSHA 1910 Subpart S and NFPA 70E for electrical safe work practices.
• Ergonomics Training Eight-hour course teaching reduction of musculoskeletal injuries through ergonomic worksite analysis and control methods.
• Walking Working Surfaces Training 4-hour training on OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Regulation (CFR 1910.21-30) covering fall hazards and safety requirements.
• Advanced Work Zone Training Training meeting MoDOT Work Zone Specialist requirements covering temporary traffic control zones and work zone safety.
• Professional Truck Driver Refresher 4-hour NSC course focusing on defensive driving strategies for truck drivers to avoid collisions and violations. Priced at $90 per participant.
• Corporate Defensive Driving Customizable defensive driving courses (8/6/4 hour) for corporate clients with optional behind-the-wheel training, taught by certified instructors with CDL licenses.
• Recordkeeping Training 2-3 hour course covering OSHA recordkeeping requirements, posting, reporting, and electronic submission compliance.
• Self-Leadership 1-2-3 Six-week, one-hour-per-week course focusing on self-leadership skills with a certified coach to maximize positive attributes and mitigate liabilities.
• Greater St. Louis Safety & Health Conference Annual premier Environmental, Health, and Safety conference presented by Safety Council in partnership with OSHA, featuring exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities. The 23rd annual conference was held in 2026.
• Corporate Membership Program Tiered corporate membership program (Bronze $175, Silver $500, Gold $750, Platinum $1,250, Diamond $2,500 annually) providing access to round table discussions, breakfast meetings, shared library, discounts on classes, early-bird conference pricing, and sponsorship priority for Diamond tier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% reduction in driver deaths among 15-24 year olds in South Carolina since Alive at 25 program inception in 2007
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Greater St. Louis Safety & Health Conference presented in partnership with OSHA. OSHA Area Director Bill McDonald serves on the Board of Directors. Conference has been the premier EHS event for the Greater St. Louis area for over two decades.
• National Safety CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed provider of National Safety Council certified courses including Defensive Driving (DDC-4, DDC-8), Alive at 25, First Aid/CPR/AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, and various occupational safety programs. Instructors are NSC certified trainers.
• Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-certified Offender Management Unit (OMU) for SATOP (Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program). Provides substance use evaluations and court-ordered education programs mandated by state statute.
• Missouri Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREACT (Required Educational Assessment and Community Treatment) program administered in partnership with DOC. $60 supplemental fees deposited in Correctional Substance Abuse Earnings Fund.
• Missouri Board of Probation and ParolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerREACT screening and education programs provided as condition of probation for drug offenders. Completion notifications sent to supervising Probation and Parole officers.
• AmerenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmeren (Director of Safety Strategy and Performance) serves on Board of Directors and represents utility sector membership in safety council programs.
• Core & MainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Safety Council representing water resources sector, participating in membership network and training programs.
• Emerson ElectricminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of Safety Council representing manufacturing sector, participating in membership network and safety education programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council: The originating body for the DDC, Alive at 25, FA/CPR/AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens curricula that the Safety Council is licensed to deliver. NSC operates nationally across advocacy, training, and member services, while the Safety Council is a regional affiliate operating the same content under license, making it the closest upstream and ecosystem comparator.

Direct peers

• American Safety Council: Online provider of defensive driving, traffic school, OSHA, and workplace safety courses that directly competes with the Safety Council's DDC, Alive at 25, and corporate safety offerings, particularly where state courts or insurers accept fully remote completion.
• Safety Council of Texas: Regional 501(c)(3)-style safety council offering defensive driving, OSHA, court-ordered, and corporate training programs to Texas employers and individuals — structurally and operationally comparable to the Greater St. Louis council on portfolio mix, mission, and member model.
• iDriveSafely: Online defensive driving and traffic school provider accepted in multiple states for ticket dismissal and point reduction, directly competing with the Safety Council's DDC-4/DDC-8 and Alive at 25 courses via self-paced digital delivery.
• Safety Council of Greater Omaha: Regional safety council in an adjacent Midwestern market offering defensive driving, OSHA, First Aid/CPR, and member-based safety services to employers. Operates with a similar small-team, multi-stream model anchored in a single metropolitan area.
• Safety Council of the Ozarks: Regional safety council serving southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas with defensive driving, workplace safety, and member programs. Operates in an overlapping geography and competitive footprint for SATOP-adjacent and corporate training mandates in the Missouri region.

Emerging players

• 360training.com: Online marketplace for OSHA, Hazwoper, MSHA, environmental, and safety training aimed at corporate compliance buyers. Competes on price and convenience with the Council's OSH portfolio, especially for employers seeking self-paced digital certificates.
• Improv Traffic School: Nationally accepted online traffic school and defensive driving provider offering state-approved courses for ticket dismissal and insurance discounts, directly overlapping with the Safety Council's DDC and court-ordered driving programs where virtual delivery is permitted.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/stlsafety
• Facebookfacebook.com/stlsafety.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safety-council-of-greater-st-louis

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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