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Training is the number one element in accident, incident, and illness avoidance. Check the articles here frequently for the latest and best tips on techniques, trends, programs and equipment. We offer explanations for group, one-one, or self-directed situations, in both general and specific work activities. Your training will be both easier and more effective if you do.
Mobile apps make it easy for workers to access safety information when and where they need it. You know that ladders can pose a significant risk of injury if not used properly, but did you know there’s an app for that? NIOSH recently announced the release of a smartphone application for ladder safety, available for […]
Blended learning is a commonsense concept that results in great learning success. The blended learning approach is simply acknowledging that one size doesn’t fit all when it comes to training. In a nutshell, blended learning means using more than one training method to train on one subject. Here are several good reasons to use a […]
In some cases, EPA specifies general types of training (e.g., classroom or hands-on) and time frames for refresher training but leaves the duration of training and choice of training materials up to facility managers. For example, EPA requires hazardous waste large quantity generators and treatment, storage, and disposal facilities to provide classroom instruction or on-the-job […]
Because of the sedentary nature of their job, because of job stress, and because of sometimes poor dietary habits, especially while on the road, motor carriers as a group tend to have a higher rate of health problems than workers in many other industries. This can affect their job performance and safety. In today’s Advisor, […]
Instructor-led training remains one of the most popular training techniques for trainers. There are many types including: Blackboard or whiteboard. This may be the most “old-fashioned” method, but it can still be effective, especially if you invite trainees to write on the board or ask for feedback that you write on the board. Video portion. […]
Quizzes. For long, complicated training, stop periodically to administer brief quizzes on information presented to that point. You can also begin sessions with a prequiz and let participants know there will also be a follow-up quiz. Trainees will stay engaged in order to improve their prequiz scores on the final quiz. Further motivate participants by […]
Even if temp workers receive training from their agency, you still need to not only provide safety orientation to your own workplace but also ensure that the training they receive elsewhere is adequate for the situation at your facility. Today’s Advisor explains why. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is taking steps to address […]
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But when the dog days of summer roll around, take the opportunity for refreshing refresher training on how to stay safe when working in the heat. Today’s Advisor gives you content for your session. Working outdoors in summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can […]
Today, we offer a quick roundup of safety tips that you can share with your employees to protect them while they engage in popular summer recreational activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in one recent year, more than 3,000 Americans were injured and over 700 killed in boating incidents. Of […]
A lot of workers will be taking vacation in August, so it’s still not to late for a safety meeting on off-the-job summer safety. We’re a little over a month into summer, and by now it’s not unlikely that at least an employee or two has had a safety-related mishap off the job. As we […]