The Safety Council has two parking lots, one gravel and one cement, as well as several handicap spaces. Arriving early is a must because, according to employees, parking spots fill very quickly. Photo by Gina Zanutto

Claudia Lewis, member services representative, operates the check-inwindow at the front of the building. Each of the four windows belongs to adifferent member services representative. Photo by Gina Zanutto

Safety Council officials prepare certification cards using a photographtaken prior to the training course. No hats, sunglasses or Other obstructions are allowed in the picture. Photo by Gina Zanutto

At the Baton Rouge location, a single hallway connects students to allavailable classrooms. The doors and walls are soundproof to ensureclasses in close proximity do not disturb each other. Photo by Gina Zanutto

In addition to dry-erase boards and PowerPoint presentations, important safety gear can be found in most classrooms for instructor and student interaction. While students are allowed to keep their notes, they cannot keep any equipment. Photo by Gina Zanutto

Before and after classes, Instructor Poche speaks with individual students who have questions regarding the material. Course-specific posters and photographs can also prove useful to students. Photo by Gina Zanutto

Examination rooms are carefully monitored by several Safety Council employees. Security measures include a check-in station, an identification-reader and several video cameras. Photo by Gina Zanutto

The computer lab, which holds approximately 100 students, is frequently full, and seating can be a challenge for employees. Several supervisors walk the room to prevent cheating. Photo by Gina Zanutto

Brochures and pamphlets, offered in several places, aid students both in studying for exams and refreshing before the workday. They are provided free of charge by the Safety Council. Photo by Gina Zanutto

The walls of the Safety Council are adorned with maps of every major petrochemical and electrical plant in the Gulf Coast area. Smaller, more detailed renderings are available for students. Photo by Gina Zanutto

Within the facility, Gulf Coast Occupational Medicine also conducts drugs tests and other medical verification necessary for employment at certain plants and refineries. Privacy is carefully protected. Photo by Gina Zanutto

The company also provides other services, such as car seat inspection and adjustment for babies and toddlers. This service, offered by three employees including a registered nurse, is located behind the building in a large, covered stand. Photo by Gina Zanutto