South Dakota Safety Council

08/28/2025

The countdown is on for the 33rd Annual South Dakota Safety & Health Conference!
📅 October 8, 2025
📍 Sioux Falls Convention Center
Don’t miss this one-day powerhouse of professional growth, networking and the latest in workplace safety 🐦 Early Bird Pricing ends Sept. 12 🐦
👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/44jcj1C
🏨 Need a hotel? Our group rate expires Sept. 9 – reserve your room now!

08/27/2025

School’s in Session! 🚌🚸✏️
Sharpen those pencils and your focus, because it’s Back-to-School season across South Dakota! That means more buses on the roads, more kids walking and biking and more reasons to stay extra alert.
Drivers:
🛑 Slow down in school zones
🚌 Never pass a stopped school bus
👀 Watch for kids at crosswalks, intersections and between parked cars
Pedestrians & Cyclists:
📵 Ditch distractions (yes, phones too!)
🚲 Use sidewalks, crosswalks and bike lanes where available
👂 Listen up and look both ways - make eye contact with drivers before crossing
Let’s make the grade in safety this school year. Whether you're behind the wheel, on foot or pedaling to class – stay alert, stay patient and stay safe!
Drive Safe SD

08/26/2025

Still Time to register!

This FREE Silica Safety training is for any company working in construction and has less than 250 employees. The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in partner with the SD Safety Council will conduct a Silica Safety training class as part of a Susan Harwood Grant Program with OSHA. Send your employees, its FREE!

Sign Up With the Links Below:
AM Class: https://www.southdakotasafetycouncil.org/icore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=SILICA0925

PM Class: https://www.southdakotasafetycouncil.org/icore/Events/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=SILIC0925P

08/20/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome April Lewis, CEO, Founder, and Creator of Work Well Systems, as the keynote speaker for the 33rd Annual South Dakota Safety & Health Conference!
📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025
📍 Sioux Falls Convention Center
April flips the script on safety being “just a checklist” – showing how mindset shapes every decision. With her signature humor and real-world stories, she’ll challenge the way you think about culture, leadership, and daily choices.
💡 You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll walk away ready to lead with purpose.
🎟️ Don’t miss April and a full day of professional growth https://bit.ly/44jcj1C

08/15/2025

🚨 Registration is Open for the Safety Event of the Year! 🚨
33rd Annual South Dakota Safety & Health Conference
📅 October 8, 2025
📍 Sioux Falls Convention Center
Join South Dakota’s top safety professionals for a full day of learning, networking and celebration. Don’t miss out – this is the one day that can elevate your entire year in safety!
🎟️ Register now: https://bit.ly/44jcj1C

08/13/2025

💛 Hearts in Action: Building a Stronger South Dakota 💛
Thanks to the incredible support at our 1st Annual SDSC Golf Outing, we’re proud to donate $3,000 each to two outstanding local organizations: Feeding South Dakota and the Helpline Center!
Your participation made this possible – from teeing off to raffle tickets, every swing helped support those in need across our state! 👏 Together, we're fighting hunger, supporting mental health and strengthening our communities.
🔗 Learn more about these amazing charities and how you can continue to make a difference.
https://www.feedingsouthdakota.org
www.helplinecenter.org

08/12/2025

🚨 Final Call, Safety Leaders 🚨 Time is running out to be recognized for your commitment to workplace safety! If your team makes safety a daily standard, not just a checklist item – now’s your chance to shine. 🌟
🏅 Apply for the South Dakota Governor’s Workplace Safety Award. All industries welcome – from construction and manufacturing to healthcare, education, and beyond!
📆 Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025 – just days away!
🖥️ Easy online application
🏆 Winners honored at the 2025 SD Safety & Health Conference in October
👉 Don’t miss out: https://bit.ly/3ZO8Wgz
❓ Questions? We’ve got you covered!

08/10/2025

🚨 Drivers — look alive.

Thousands of motorcyclists will be heading home from the rally over the next few days.

They’ve been riding for hours. Some are tired.
And motorcycles? They’re smaller, harder to spot, and often sit right in your blind spot.

That quick mirror check before you change lanes?
Might not be enough.

👉 Look twice
👉 Check your blind spots
👉 Give riders space

You’re in a vehicle. They’re not.
Your extra second of awareness could save a life.

08/09/2025

🌙 Sturgis Safety Tip: Night rides need extra caution.

The last Saturday of Rally means packed streets, tired riders, and a long ride home—often in the dark.

✅ Make sure your headlight is clean and working
✅ Slow down—vision is limited, and hazards are harder to spot
✅ Wear reflective gear or something that stands out
✅ Ride with a clear head and full focus
✅ Don’t take unnecessary risks—your decisions matter more at night

The rally may be winding down, but safety never should. Ride smart tonight.

08/08/2025

You might have been at the rally for days now, or had a long ride up there across the state or country — riding hard, staying up late, maybe celebrating a little too much. 😅
It’s all part of the fun, but now’s the time to check in with yourself.

Even without alcohol, things like:

😴 Fatigue
☀️ Heat
💊 Medications (yes, even over-the-counter ones)
😫 Stress

can all chip away at your ability to ride safely.

This “Pathway to Impairment” shows how your rider readiness drops over time — even if you haven’t had a single drink.

✅ Take breaks
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Know your limits-- you might need to skip a ride and stay back at camp

08/02/2025

🚫 Sturgis Weekend Safety Tip #3: Don’t drink and ride.
Even one drink slows reaction time and affects judgment—on a bike, there’s no margin for error.
✅ Plan a sober ride
✅ Use Rally shuttles or rideshare
✅ Keep yourself and others safe

Your bike deserves better than a buzzed rider.