Employee Education and Training

NSC Impairment Training for Supervisors
Impairment Recognition and Response Training for Supervisors is an evaluated, reasonable-cause training that provides frontline supervisors, safety professionals and managers with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to perceived impairment in the workplace, no matter the cause.

Substance Use
Opioids and Substance Use: Workplace Prevention and Response course provides evidence-based worker awareness training to identify workplace risk factors and solutions for opioid use, misuse and addiction. From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

Shatterproof: Just Five
Just Five is a series of five-minute, micro-learning modules designed to reduce stigma and increase understanding of substance use and addiction. This awareness-focused program is accessible on web and mobile platforms and is well suited for organizations seeking brief, engaging content that can be easily integrated into broader wellbeing efforts.

NSC Defensive Driving
NSC offers driver safety training in a range of affordable options and formats to meet the needs of your organization, its employees, drivers and vehicle types.

Our Driving Concern
Our Driving Concern, an NSC program, provides free training, education and resources on distracted driving, aggressive driving/speeding, passenger restraint, impaired driving and other transportation safety topics.

NSC First Aid
National Safety Council first aid and CPR and AED training exceeds OSHA standards and is up to date with the latest CPR and first aid guidelines. It can be customized to meet your needs.

Naloxone and Opioid Overdose Response
NSC offers a free eLearning course to prepare your organization to use naloxone for a suspected opioid overdose in the workplace. 

Connect2Prevent
Want to support your workers' understanding of opioids and help them learn how to talk to their families about them? Connect2Prevent is an NSC program that offers workers 10 free weekly lessons. Lessons include education, action and communication tools.

DriveitHOME™ 
DriveitHOME is an NSC initiative designed for parents of new teen drivers. It offers free resources parents can use to help their teens build experience behind the wheel and become safer drivers.

NSC Mental Health Microlearning Video Series (Member Exclusive)
A short, practical video designed to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and support mental health and safety in the workplace. Provides actionable guidance for employees on how to recognize mental health concerns, encouraging help-seeking and fostering a culture of psychological safety across organizations. Can be played in breakrooms or alongside mental health Toolbox Talks. Industry-specific versions a available: Tailored mental health microlearning videos for Transportation, Construction, and Manufacturing, addressing the unique stressors, risks, and work environments in each sector to make the content more relevant and impactful for frontline employees.

NSC Quick Guide: Training Employees on Mental Health Risks
A step-by-step implementation guide for safety professionals, supervisors and training leads to integrate mental health into workplace safety trainings. This guide outlines how to identify key mental health risks, select effective training formats, equip supervisors with practical skills and evaluate training effectiveness. 

NSC Toolbox Talk: Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace 
A 5-minute, supervisor-led toolbox talk designed to normalize conversations about mental health    and reduce stigma across the workforce. This resource helps employees understand how mental  strain can affect focus, judgment and safety, just like fatigue or physical strain.

NSC Toolbox Talk: Encouraging Employees to Use EAP and Mental Health Benefits
A short, practical toolbox talk that increases awareness and appropriate use of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and mental health benefits. The resource clarifies confidentiality, addresses common misconceptions and reinforces that EAPs are available for everyday challenges, not just crises

Youturn
Youturn provides access to an extensive virtual library of educational, inspirational and insightful stories that help workers and their families struggling with substance use and mental health.

National Council for Mental Wellbeing
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing offers Mental Health First Aid, a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.

The HOPE Certification Program
The HOPE Certification program prepares organizations at the regional level to build a supportive, recovery-oriented workplace by establishing policies, practices and training that promote psychological safety and connect employees to appropriate mental health and substance-use support services

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention – Associated General Contractors of America
A construction-specific, self-paced training series designed for supervisors, safety leaders, and jobsite personnel. The course addresses unique stressors in the construction industry, including substance use and suicide risk, and provides practical strategies to support worker mental health. Completion certificates are provided, with free access for AGC members.

Construction Working Minds 2024 Summit Mental Health Video Series (YouTube Playlist)
A curated collection of videos focused on mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and practical support strategies for first responders and employees in high-stress roles.

Notice. Talk. Act.® at Work – American Psychiatric Association Foundation
A concise, interactive e-learning course designed for managers, supervisors, and organizational leaders. This training builds practical skills to notice potential mental health concerns, engage in supportive conversations and connect employees to appropriate resources. Participants earn a certificate and digital badge upon completion, making it well suited for enterprise-wide leadership development.

Workplace Mental Health Ally Certificate – SHRM Foundation & Psych Hub
A self-paced, modular certificate program designed for HR professionals, people managers and business leaders. The course provides in-depth guidance on supporting employee mental health, addressing stigma and implementing effective workplace practices. Participants earn a Workplace Mental Health Ally certificate and SHRM professional development credits.

Mental Health Training for Employees – Hard Hat Training
A self-paced eLearning course tailored for employees at all levels, including frontline workers, supervisors and managers across multiple industries. The training focuses on recognizing mental health challenges, reducing stigma and promoting supportive workplace behaviors, with a certificate issued upon completion.

Workplace Mental Health Training for Managers – Supportive Workplaces (OHSU)
A one-hour, self-paced online course designed specifically for managers and supervisors. The training focuses on recognizing mental health concerns, responding appropriately and supporting employee wellbeing. Optional follow-up tools allow organizations to reinforce behavior change over time.

Foundations for Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces – Mind Share Partners
An interactive, self-paced eLearning course designed for employees at all levels. The training builds foundational awareness and practical skills related to mental health, psychological safety and supportive workplace behaviors. Participants receive a certificate of completion.

Key Skills for Managers Supporting Workplace Mental Health – Mind Share Partners
A manager-focused eLearning course that strengthens leadership skills for supporting team mental health. Through videos and applied exercises, the training equips supervisors to have effective conversations, respond to concerns and foster psychologically safe teams. A certificate of completion verifies participation.

LivingWorks Start – Suicide Prevention (Construction-Focused Offering)
An interactive, web-based suicide prevention training that builds gatekeeper skills for frontline workers and managers. While grounded in general suicide prevention principles, this offering is widely used within construction organizations and includes a certificate of completion for participants.

QPR Gatekeeper Training – QPR Institute
A widely used suicide prevention training that teaches participants how to Question, Persuade, and Refer individuals who may be at risk. Designed for the general workforce across industries, this online training provides a nationally recognized gatekeeper certificate upon completion.

VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace – University of Colorado Anschutz (Johnson Depression Center)
An interactive training designed to teach employees and supervisors how to recognize suicide warning signs and respond appropriately in workplace settings. Organizations may also pursue a Train-the-Trainer option, enabling internal staff to deliver suicide prevention training and sustain capacity over time.

NSC Advanced Safety Certificate Program is for individuals on a safety career path. This program provides a starting point, a clear roadmap and best-in-class educational experiences to meet many industry-leading certification requirements.

Workplace safety culture begins with a well-trained workforce. Employees trained in NSC safety programs make their workplaces safer for everyone. NSC offers a variety of training options to fit your needs.