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You may have good content for your training, but do you have good communication skills for your session? Today’s Advisor gives you 10 tips for better communication—and more effective training sessions. OSHA says you have to train employees in everything from using PPE to recognizing chemical hazards to taking emergency action. They tell you what […]
Yesterday, we presented BLR poll results on a variety of issues of importance to safety professionals. Today, we focus on poll results concerning one specific topic—employee training. How effective is your safety training? 61% Somewhat effective 29% Very effective 10% Not very effective at all How much of your training sessions involve hands on participation? […]
Do your supervisors understand the early warning signs of a substance abuse problem? They should. If they don’t, it’s time for a training session. Surveys show substance abuse remains one of the most serious issues facing U.S. businesses, with more than 6 million active alcoholics employed and a price tag of $276 billion a year. […]
BLR regularly polls safety professionals like yourself to find out what people are thinking and doing about important safety and health issues. Here’s a sample of those polls, courtesy of Safety.BLR.com. If Mitt Romney is elected tomorrow, what direction will OSHA take? 39% No significant change in direction 35% Less compliance and enforcement driven 22% […]
Do your employees know how to use PPE to protect themselves from corrosive hazards? You can use the basic information in today’s Advisor to address this subject. November is National Healthy Skin Month so you can use that as a hook for new or refresher training on protection from corrosive hazards—including skin protection. Instruct employees […]