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50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Safety Training in Southwest Florida
Since 1964, the Southwest Florida Safety Council has been a trusted leader in promoting safety across industries, homes, highways, and public spaces. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we prioritize public service through education, awareness programs, and specialized training. Our mission drives us to deliver comprehensive safety solutions, including driver education, workplace safety courses, and OSHA-certified training. With decades of experience, we serve Southwest Florida through multiple locations, offering programs tailored to both individuals and businesses. Our team of experts is dedicated to reducing accidents and fostering safer environments through evidence-based practices. We collaborate with local organizations and government agencies to address evolving safety challenges, ensuring our community remains informed and protected.From forklift safety to first aid certification, our courses are designed to meet industry standards while prioritizing accessibility and practicality. We maintain partnerships with recognized institutions like PSI and Talogy for testing and verification services, reinforcing our commitment to quality. Our flexible scheduling, including online courses and evening enrollments, ensures safety education is accessible to all. Through continuous innovation and community engagement, we strive to be the region's premier resource for safety training and prevention initiatives.
Services
DUI Driving School
Workplace Safety Training
Forklift Safety Courses
OSHA 10/30 Hour Classes
First Aid CPR Certification
Temporary Traffic Control
Online Safety Courses
Driver Improvement Programs
Heat Stress Awareness
Personal Protective Equipment Training
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in safety education and training.
- Our programs include OSHA-certified workplace safety courses and defensive driving classes.
- We operate multiple locations across Southwest Florida for convenient access.
- We partner with recognized testing providers like PSI and Talogy for verification services.
- Our curriculum covers specialized safety topics from forklift operation to emergency response.
Services
DUI Driving School
Our DUI driving school provides court-approved defensive driving courses for license reinstatement. Programs meet Florida state requirements and include classroom instruction on traffic laws, accident prevention, and safe driving practices. Courses are available in-person at multiple locations across Southwest Florida.
Workplace Safety Training
We deliver OSHA-compliant safety training for construction and general industries. Courses cover fall protection, confined spaces, lockout/tagout procedures, and heat stress prevention. Training ensures workplace compliance and reduces occupational hazards through hands-on instruction and certification.
Forklift Safety Training
This program certifies operators in safe forklift and aerial lift operation. Training includes both classroom instruction and practical evaluation. Participants learn load capacity calculations, pre-operation inspections, and safe maneuvering techniques to prevent workplace accidents and meet OSHA standards.
First Aid CPR Certification
Our ASHI-certified courses teach life-saving techniques for cardiac emergencies and injuries. Participants receive hands-on training in CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and first aid response. Certification meets workplace health and safety requirements for businesses and healthcare professionals.
Temporary Traffic Control
We offer 16-hour TTC/IMOT certification courses for construction zone safety. Training covers flagging procedures, signage placement, and traffic management protocols. Participants learn to create safe work zones that comply with federal and state transportation regulations while protecting workers and motorists.
Questions
What types of safety training do you offer?
We provide OSHA-compliant courses including forklift safety, fall protection, confined space entry, and temporary traffic control. Additional programs cover first aid/CPR and driver improvement.
Are your driving courses court-approved?
Yes, our DUI driving school meets Florida court requirements for license reinstatement and insurance discounts.
Do you offer online safety training options?
We provide online courses for workplace safety topics and driver education through our dedicated learning platform.
How can I schedule a course at your Naples location?
Our Naples office at 2740 Bayshore Drive Suite 18 offers weekday enrollments from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Do you provide corporate training programs?
Yes, we offer customized workplace safety training for businesses including OSHA 10/30-hour classes and equipment certification.
Reviews (5)
Daniel Tattoos
Dec 31, 2023
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Susana was awesome this morning very polite very respectful and greeted me with a smile this morning . This woman should be running this place . Thank you susana for being a good person and for doing ur job well !
Jon Galt
Nov 19, 2021
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I called them up to take the class and they told me 7:30 on a Saturday and me and probably 20 other people all showed up that morning and they just never opened and nobody would pick up the phones. Get a call on Monday told to come back the following Thursday at five in the afternoon and then when I get here the lady rudely says no we told you 5:45 and then tells me to chill out. Extremely unprofessional company, I would not recommend them to anybody
Andrew S.
Oct 22, 2021
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This DUI has been a horrible experience, people have been so rude to me at the PD, dmv the court giving me the run around. i was already expecting the worst when i came to the swflsc to enroll BUT Susanna was just absolutely AMAZING! she has been the nicest person I have dealt with through out this whole DUI nightmare. she was very nice, professional and very informative, and efficient. She went above and beyond. thank you susanna your the best
Kevin Mccollum
Sep 06, 2021
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If I was anybody that had a DUI I would recommend Southwest Florida the counselors are excellent the teachers awesome I forgot her name but you can really learn a lot so I would recommend Southwest Florida DUI
Atom
Mar 17, 2021
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What a nightmare, between the broken english and the false information. This company makes a huge part of thier income by misleading people with false information and taking money for classes based of thier false information. You can not trust the staff to take any money for classes or sign you up for the correct class even if the paperwork sitting in front of them clearly states what class or classes you need to be signed up for.
They have thier policy set up in a manner that more often then not takes your money and gives you nothing. I have a court order for them to give me credit for the money they already took from me and they still will not give me credit for it. I'll have to pay the full price over. Purposely told me the wrong information to get my credit card number knowing full well I didn't have the paperwork to attend the class. Then when I found out.called within 30 days to move me to a later class when I would have the paperwork requirements they refused and stole my money.
They have thier policy set up in a manner that more often then not takes your money and gives you nothing. I have a court order for them to give me credit for the money they already took from me and they still will not give me credit for it. I'll have to pay the full price over. Purposely told me the wrong information to get my credit card number knowing full well I didn't have the paperwork to attend the class. Then when I found out.called within 30 days to move me to a later class when I would have the paperwork requirements they refused and stole my money.
