Safety Council of Greater St. Louis
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced the Safety Champions Program (SCP), a cooperative program that is designed to meet businesses where they are on their pathway to safety and health success and help them develop strong safety and health programs, lower injury rates, and prevent fatalities.
SCP offers three progressive steps—Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced—aligned with OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. Participants can implement the program independently or request support from a Special Government Employee (SGE). Upon successful completion of the Advanced step, participating employers will have a safety and health program that integrates all seven core elements and reflects a proactive approach to safety and health.
OSHA has released an updated directive on the Special Government Employee (SGE) Program Policies and Procedures Manual for the OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and Safety Champions Program (SCP) CSP 03-01-004. The purpose of this manual is to provide the OSHA policies and procedures for SGE activity in support of both OSHA’s VPP and SCP. The manual outlines the requirements for SGEs to apply for, receive training on, and participate in SGE activities.
For reference, SGE refers to an individual meeting the requirements of 18 U.S.C. § 202(a), who has been approved and trained by OSHA to assist OSHA in conducting VPP and/or SCP activities. SCP participants can work independently or with SGEs who may act as mentors or assess their safety and health program and progress at any time.
Details about the SCP and how to sign up are available at www.osha.gov/safety-champions; additional questions can be emailed to the Safety Champions Coordinator at SafetyChampions@dol.gov. More information about becoming an SGE is available in the updated directive, on OSHA’s Special Government Employees webpage, or by emailing the SGECoordinator@dol.gov.
The National Safety Council’s eight (8) hour Defensive Driving Class (also known as Driver Improvement Program DIP) is approved throughout the United States for driving record point reduction. Taught by National Safety Council certified instructors, it is designed to improve the student’s defensive driving skills. DDC-8 is a learning experience that requires active student participation. This classroom-based course focuses on improving both attitudes and behaviors behind the wheel.
NOTE: The DDC-8 class is appropriate for clients having traffic violations in Missouri, Illinois and other states requiring 4 or 8 hours of driver improvement training when all criteria set by the court and state are met. Insurance companies may offer a discount for those who successfully completed Defensive Driving Classes. Pre-registration and payment is required.
Defensive Driving | Driver Improvement Course 8 Hour Class Offerings
We offer 4 options for the 8-hour National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course. Please ensure the class option you select is approved by the court (some courts require in person classes).
1. In Person Course 8 Hours (one day): These classes are offered at our location once a month on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2. In Person Course 8 Hours (2 evening sessions): These classes are offered in two required sessions at our location once a month on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
3. Zoom Course 8 Hours (2 sessions on the weekend): These classes are offered in two required sessions via zoom once a month on a Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. both days. Audio and Visual capabilities in a stationary setting are required. You will receive a link the the class once the class is booked online. If you do not receive a link, call the office at 314-621-9200 during office hours and prior to the class date.
4. Online Class Option: Online 8 hour course through the National Safety Council. See Below.
5. If you need a 4-Hour class, please call the office at 314-621-9200 to schedule.