MESA is a committee of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council, comprised of safety professionals working in St. Joseph and surrounding areas.

Members convene on a regular basis to discuss relevant safety issues within their facilities, and tours or programs are often incorporated into the meetings as an opportunity for professional development.

Meetings take place usually on the third Thursday, every other month (except during the summer months) beginning at 11:30 a.m., and are held at various locations around the St. Joseph community.

*each participant will be responsible for their own meals during MESA meetings, unless specified.

2024 MEETING DATES

January 18, 2024 - Bandana’s Bar-B-Q

March 21, 2024 - Albaugh Tour

May 16, 2024 - Safety Council's Training Room

NO JULY MEETING

September 19, 2024, Hazard Lab - St. Joseph Civic Arena

November 21, 2024, Election of Officers - Geneo's Pizza

2025 MEETING DATES

January 16th - TBD

March 20th - TBD

May 15th - TBD

September (date TBD) - Hazard Lab

November 20th - TBD

The Breakfast series provides safety professionals and others an opportunity to share breakfast and learn about different occupations safety issues.

Programs are scheduled for the first Thursday of every other month starting at 7:30 a.m.

They are conducted at the St. Joseph Safety & Health Council, located at 3131 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO.

There is no costs for the Safety Council Occupational Safety and MESA members to attend (please limit two attendees per company). Non-members and additional members employees will be charged $20 each participant.

2024 Breakfast Series:

February 1st - EMS Response to Industrial Accidents with Wally Patrick

April 4th - Workers Compensation with Heidi Walker

June 6th - Workplace Violence with Frank Till

October 3rd - Individualized Pathways to learning with Ashley McGinnis

2025 Breakfast Series:

February 6th - OSHA Update w/ Todd Sielmen

April 3rd - TBD

June 5th - TBD

October 7th - TBD

Members receive multiple benefits by joining the Safety Council, including the following:

• Substantial discounts on local OSHA training classes, workshops and seminary

• Free attendance at our Breakfast Speaker Series (limit two per membership)

• Free access to the Safety Council’s DVD library of safety training videos

• Subscription to Safety Smart, Top Safety and Family Safety publications

• National Safety Council materials purchased at a discount price

• Opportunities to network with other safety professionals

Any company or business concerned with the safety and health of their employees may become a member of the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council's MESA.

To request an application please call the Council at 816-233-3330 or applications may be filled out online by clicking on the enrollment form button.

Yearly membership dues are determined based on the number of employees of each individual company. Below is the fee structure for 2024 membership.

1-20 Employees - $250.00

21-50 Employees - $325.00

51-100 Employees - $375.00

101-200 Employees - $400.00

201-500 Employees - $450.00

501+ Employees - $500.00

Companies outside St. Joseph Metro Area (More than 30 miles) - $300.00

Non-profit United Way Partner Agencies - $250.00

10% Discount for all returning members!