SafetySkills

Overview

SafetySkills Direct lets administrators add learners, assign training, and follow progress. The catalog spans subjects from office ergonomics to weapons of mass destruction and industries including defense and pharmaceuticals, which may suit organizations with varied training requirements. SafetySkills was created in 2007 by GBK, whose EHS and emergency-response training work dates to 1993.

Key features

Assignments and competency checks

Courses require learners to complete tasks and answer questions correctly before they can finish. That makes the completion record reflect demonstrated knowledge rather than simply attendance, but it also sets a higher bar for learners. Administrators can automate assignments, group learners, and track training online and offline. Custom reporting, audit trails, and certificates that can carry a company logo support record-keeping.

Delivery and course compatibility

SafetySkills says courses can be launched on mobile devices and tablets, including iPhone, Android, and Windows devices, with progress and certificates retained. The catalog includes multiple languages, though individual courses may not be available in every language. SCORM and AICC compliance also allows courseware to work with most leading LMS platforms, a useful option for organizations that already have a learning system.

Course maintenance and support

SafetySkills says its instructional design team reviews courses as OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other industry or regulatory requirements change. The help desk is reachable by email at [email protected] or by phone at 405-463-6656, option 2.

Pricing

SafetySkills Direct

SafetySkills Direct uses custom pricing, billed per credit. Creating a Direct account is free, but charges apply when courses are assigned; assignments require credits, and credit use varies by course and learner count. The account includes the content library, custom content, automated assignments, online and offline delivery, completion certificates, SCORM support, and an audit trail. SafetySkills also offers one free course each month. This model lowers the barrier to setting up an account, but organizations assigning training regularly should account for variable credit use rather than assume the free account covers course delivery.

OSHA-authorized courses are outside the standard catalog and are distributed through the University of South Florida for an additional fee per learner. Organizations needing that training should budget for the separate charge.

Platforms

SafetySkills is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Its course-launch support for mobile devices and tablets gives learners options beyond desktop access.

Who it's for

SafetySkills is a strong fit for employers managing environmental, occupational health and safety, or emergency-response training who need assignments, progress tracking, and completion records in one system. Its broad catalog and LMS compatibility may also suit organizations using an existing LMS. It is less compelling for buyers who need predictable per-seat pricing or OSHA-authorized courses included in the standard catalog.

Pros and cons

• Pros: A free Direct account and one free course each month offer a way to start without an upfront account charge.
• Pros: Automated assignments, online and offline tracking, custom reporting, audit trails, and branded certificates address practical training-management needs.
• Pros: SCORM and AICC compliance can help organizations use SafetySkills courseware with an existing LMS.
• Cons: Assigned courses incur charges, and credit use varies by course and learner count, making spend less predictable.
• Cons: OSHA-authorized courses carry a separate per-learner fee and sit outside the standard catalog.
• Cons: Language availability varies by course, so organizations with specific language needs may need to check coverage before assigning.

Alternatives

Browse Compliance Training Software for more options in this category.

• Workhub is worth considering for teams that prefer a published per-user price: its Standard plan is 3.00 USD per month per user, with a three-user minimum.
• Enabler is another freemium option with a free plan and Android, iOS, and web support.
• ComplyTrain offers a free plan for organizations seeking a web-based option.
• Drevium is another freemium option with a free plan.
• Benchmark Gensuite Training Management is a paid web, iOS, and Android option; its Quick Start plan includes a pre-configured instance with customizable options, launch support, self-service help resources, and standard IT and security integrations.
• NAVEX EthicsPoint Incident Management is a paid option for web, iOS, and Android.
• Traliant is a paid option with a Plus plan starting at 3.99 USD per year per learner and includes HRIS integrations, analytics, legal support, a course customizer, classroom mode, and API access.
• Emtrain is a paid option without a free plan or trial; its Basic plan is 50.00 USD per year per learner, with a 100-user minimum.

Verdict

Choose SafetySkills if your organization needs a broad EHS and emergency-response course catalog plus tools for assigning, tracking, and documenting training. Its free account, monthly free course, and LMS features make it approachable to start, but variable assignment charges and separate OSHA-authorized course fees are reasons to look elsewhere if you need predictable costs or that training within a standard catalog.