Why Safety Should be Your Company's Business?
Membership with the Safety Council is a key way to increase profits and productivity. Why? Because safety and sound management are essential for success. A modest investment in safety will reduce accident expenses significantly.
An Investment in Safety Pays Dividends for Life !
Increased insurance costs, workers' compensation premiums, medical expenses, employee injury , absenteeism and downtime are all profit killers. Employer members demonstrate genuine concern for their employee's health and safety. Hundreds of South Florida companies know that a successful safety and health program ensures good employee relations. Productivity and loyalty are by products of a healthier safer work environment.
Member Benefits
OSHA Compliance Assistance
Compliance with the OSHA and state Laws has become increasingly complex and stringent. Federal and state law requires that each company with twenty or more employees have a safety committee. OSHA also requires each company of this size to maintain a safety program.
The Safety Council is a single convenient source of up to the minute information on OSHA and state standards. We also provide comprehensive compliance packages to fulfill your regulatory needs.
Safety Courses - At a Discount
Member companies receive up to a twenty percent discount- for each employee's tuition on safety training programs. These courses are relevant for safety professionals, supervisors and managers, but we also have many courses for other employees. These courses can be presented to address your specific company problems, or selected personnel can attend our regularly scheduled courses. Courses can be offered on your premises, or in any of our locations.
Free Video Library
We maintain a library of over two hundred videos - community , occupational and traffic safety are just some of the topics covered. Members may borrow videos for free.
Safety News & Publications
The Safety News - a statewide newsletter is mailed to members bi-monthly. Many other professional journals are available.
Your Safety Resource
We often research topics for members, and can provide them with information quickly - and at no charge. We maintain a reference and periodical library, and often utilize computer research techniques to answer member questions.
Tax Deduction
Since the Safety Council is a not for profit organization, your membership dues may be tax deductible.
Liaison & Networking
We often assist in solving specific problems, and can liaison with OSHA for you. Members enjoy programs on relevant topics. We offer noon networks and coffee exchanges several times a year. We can put you in touch with other members that share your same concerns.