South Dakota Safety Council

08/10/2026

🏍️ WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES! 🏍️

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally means more motorcycles on our roads. Whether you’re heading to the Rally, commuting to work, or traveling through the area, please take an extra moment to LOOK TWICE and SAVE A LIFE.

👀 Check mirrors and blind spots
↔️ Give motorcycles plenty of space
🚦 Look twice before turning or changing lanes
📵 Put the phone down and stay focused
🏍️ Remember: motorcycles can be closer than they appear

Share the road. Stay alert. Help everyone get home safely.

08/10/2026

Safe & Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year Safe & Sound Week will provide resources and activities for businesses on safety and health recognition. For more information on ways to participate go to Safe & Sound Week | Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Plan and Promote your participation https://www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek/plan-and-promote

08/04/2026

Thank you to the following members who have renewed Membership with the South Dakota Safety Council.

Costello Companies - Member Since 2016
Manitou Group - NEW 2026
Horizontal Machining and Mfg - Member Since 2009
Mid-Dakota Rural Water System - Member Since 1999
RP Constructors - NEW 2026
Sanford Health - Member Since 2006
Tower Systems - Member Since 2019
VIKOR - Memeber Since 2017
Aerostar - Member Since 2023
AgriCare Nutrition - Member Since 2016

07/02/2026

Celebrate the Fourth of July safely!
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Whether you're traveling across town or across the state, expect heavier traffic and plan ahead. Check road conditions before you leave, give yourself extra time and make sure your vehicle is road-trip ready.
Gathering with friends and family? 🌟 If alcohol or other impairing substances are part of your plans, choose a sober ride home. A designated driver, rideshare or staying the night could save a life.
When you're behind the wheel:
✅ Buckle up
✅ Put the phone away
✅ Slow down
✅ Watch for motorcycles, road crews and emergency responders
✅ Move over for stopped vehicles when it's safe to do so
When you're driving, your only job is to drive. This Independence Day, celebrate the freedom to make safe choices for yourself, your passengers and everyone sharing the road.

06/19/2026

Thank you, Keloland Living, for having us on yesterday to share the importance of pedestrian safety! And special thanks to Rob Weinmeister, Director of the Office of Highway, for their ongoing support, which allows us to continue educating the community on safer roadway habits.

Pedestrians:
Look up.
Make eye contact.
Use the crosswalk.
Be seen.

Drivers:
Slow down.
Stay off the phone.
Be aware.

Remember: Whether you are behind the wheel or on your feet, pedestrian safety starts with you!

From busy intersections to neighborhood sidewalks and even rural roads, one small moment of distraction can have big consequences.

Roxanna McKenna is the Community Education and Development Manager with the South Dakota Safety Council; and Robert Weinmeister is the Director of the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety & Accident Records.

They were here today to talk with us about how both drivers and pedestrians can stay alert, follow the rules, and look out for one another, so that everyone gets where they’re going safely.

06/18/2026

🏍️ New Motorcycle Training Class Dates Are Now Open! 🏍️

Ready to get your motorcycle endorsement or sharpen your riding skills? We've added new class dates to our training calendar!

Seats fill up quickly, so don't wait. Click the link below to view available class dates and reserve your spot today.

📅 View the class calendar and register here: https://www.southdakotasafetycouncil.org/Online/Online/Safety/Motorcycle-Safety.aspx?hkey=04f17638-6af9-46c5-bce5-ee910e3b4c59

We look forward to helping you build the skills and confidence to ride safely. See you in class! 🏍️

06/11/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to MasterBrand Cabinets for generously donating a forklift to the South Dakota Safety Council. This donation will provide valuable hands-on training opportunities and help enhance the learning experience for individuals participating in our safety programs. Partnerships like this play an important role in advancing workplace safety and workforce development across South Dakota. Our training combines classroom instruction with practical exercises to help participants meet safety standards and build real-world skills. Our next class is scheduled for July 15th, sign up today!
https://www.southdakotasafetycouncil.org/icore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=FORK071526

06/08/2026

Speaker Nominations Close June 12 🚨
Do you, or someone you know, have expertise in workplace safety and health? We're looking for dynamic speakers for the 2026 South Dakota Safety & Health Conference in Sioux Falls!
✅ Self & peer nominations welcome
🗣️ Panel presentations encouraged
📅 Deadline: THIS FRIDAY June 12, 2026
Don't miss the chance to share your knowledge and inspire safety leaders across the Midwest. Nominate a speaker today 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/RCfaUi7Uph