The Council is committed to understanding the concerns of employers regarding worker safety, insurance costs, regulatory and other issues that impact the workplace.  In 2008, the National Safety Council reported 4,303 unintentional, on-the-job worker deaths, and the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council is dedicated to assisting area employers decrease the chances of this occurring in their facilities.  We offer a variety of safety training programs and events designed to assist employers in providing a safer working environment for employees, as well as meet standards set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. 

Occupational Safety Training

The Safety Council partners with certified training specialists in the field of Occupational Safety and Health to provide quality training on the subjects that you are most concerned about within your company. 

Some classes, specifically those that comply with or address an OSHA training standard, are provided on a regular basis by qualified instructors.  These classes may cover the following topics:

          Confined Space Entry/Rescue

          OSHA Recordkeeping

          Lock Out/Tag Out

          Ergonomics

          Workers Comp

          Supervisor Training

          Conducting Safety Audits

          OSHA 10-hour General Industry Course

          OSHA 10-hour Construction Course

Understanding that not all companies need the same type or level of training, the Safety Council is willing to coordinate courses that fit your company's needs.  To discuss available options, please contact the office at (816) 233-3330 or email Jackie Spainhower. 

Current Schedule of Courses

General Enrollment Form

Occupational Safety Membership

Industrial manufacturing companies, construction companies and any other employer in northwest Missouri responsible for complying with standards set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) of 1970 are encouraged to become members of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council.

Benefits

Members receive multiple benefits by joining the Safety Council, including the following:

          Substantial discounts on safety training classes, workshops and seminars

          Breakfast Speaker Series at no cost (limit two per membership)
         

          Staff consultations and programming assistance, as requested
        

          Free use of Safety Council’s audio-visual library
        

          Subscription to Safety Smart, Top Safety and Family Safety publications
        

          National Safety Council materials  purchased at a discount price
         

          Opportunities to network with other safety professionals

Membership Requirements

Any company or business concerned with the safety and health of their employees may become a member of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council.

2012 Membership Fees

Membership dues are determined based on the number of employees of each individual company.  Below is the fee structure for 2012 membership.

Breakfast Speaker Series

The St. Joseph Safety and Health Council has assisted businesses and industries in Northwest Missouri with safety and health related issues since 1935.  The Council is committed to understanding the concerns of employers regarding worker safety, insurance costs, regulatory and other issues that impact our workplaces.

This spring the Safety Council is coordinating a Breakfast Speaker Series in coordination with the Midland Empire Safety Association.  Breakfast program are intended for safety managers, human resource personnel, safety team leaders, or anyone interested in learning about workplace safety issues, and is an event where they can come share a light breakfast and learn about different safety topics that impact our workplaces.  Each session will have a speaker address the featured topic and answer your questions, as well as provide time for networking with your peers.

The Breakfast Speaker Series occurs on the first Thursday of every month.  All programs will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at the St. Joseph Safety & Health Council Office, United Way Conference Room located at 118 S. 5th St. in St. Joseph, unless otherwise noted.

The cost to attend is free for Safety Council Occupational Safety Members (please limit two attendees per company) and MESA members.  Non-members will be charged $10 per person.

Please RSVP for each individual program by calling 816.233.3330 or email sjsc@stjoesafetycouncil.org no later than Wednesday, Noon, the week of the scheduled event. 

Current Schedule of Speakers

Midland Empire Safety Association (MESA)

MESA is a committee of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council, comprised of safety professionals working in the St. Joseph area.  Members convene on a regular basis to discuss relevant safety issues within their facilities, and tours or programs are often incorporated into the meetings as an opportunity for professional development. 

Meetings take place on the third Thursday of each month, (except during the summer months) beginning at 11:30 a.m., and are held at various locations around the St. Joseph community.  Please call the Safety Council at 816-233-3330 to find out the location of our next meeting. 

MESA's Mission Statement
To provide an opportunity for persons with responsibilities in the area of safety and health to interact, share ideas for continuous improvement, further educate and develop its members, and to promote the awareness of safety in the community.

Membership Requirements for MESA

Membership in the association requires meeting one of the following criteria:

          job responsibilities include the safety and/or health profession, or

          has achieved a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene,   

          environmental safety, industrial fire prevention, risk management, occupational

          medicine or related field, or

          currently enrolled in any recognized degree program in any of the related

          occupational safety and/or health professions.

MESA Membership Fees

          Individual annual membership dues are $20 and not transferable.

          Organization annual membership dues are $40, with the organization designating

          an individual to be their representative.

If you or your company would like to join MESA, please download and complete a

MESA Membership Application and submit to the Safety Council with payment.  If you have questions about MESA, you may call the Safety Council at 816-233-3330, or if you know one of our Current Members feel free to ask them about MESA. 

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