Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana
Serving the area since 1955, the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is a comprehensive educational and training resource for our community, functioning as an innovative model for other safety councils around the country. From site-specific plant safety orientations and customized badge security systems, the Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana is committed to meeting the safety and training needs of our members and the community we serve. We are a catalyst for employers and workers, and our mission is to support, develop, and enrich all forms of training as a way of making the workplace, and our community, safer. The mission of the Safety Council is based on four philosophical pillars: • Workforce development is essential to our region • Exceptional, value-based safety training is fundamental to workforce development • A professional, friendly environment that delivers outstanding customer service meets the needs of industry while developing our and their personnel Enriching the community through programs that promote a culture of safety is the goal of the Safety Council Today, our highly skilled workforce operates in partnership with local industry. When a need is identified, the Safety Council develops and supplies quality, cost-effective training and consulting to local business and the community. QUESTIONS THE SAFETY COUNCIL OF SWLA HELPS ANSWER: Do your employees get adequate customized training? Our team will swiftly assess and evaluate your company’s needs to understand your vision. We can create a defined plan to provide a solution that is precisely aligned with your specific business goals and objectives. Custom Course Development will work with you to meet the needs of your organization and maximize your employees’ training.
Does your company struggle with time to train or consistency in training? Investment in onboarding and new-hire training will create a positive return in your bottom line. Reduce development time and increase consistency by allowing our team to assess your needs and support your requirements to meet your goals. Commit your organization to a comprehensive and effective onboarding process and you will experience better retention, a more productive workforce, and a stronger culture. Are the vendors that your company uses reputable? Do they maintain high standards for their products and services? Our IPQF (Industry PreQualification Form) provides a marketplace of qualified vendors to choose from. Vendors can be chosen based on the quality of their services, their reputation in the marketplace, their differentiators and, most importantly, the value they offer and rating. We offer a service that qualifies your vendor’s safety by rating them with a grade from an A – F. 16
