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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.
Many employers turn to wellness programs to manage healthcare costs and improve employee productivity. However, recent research shows that educating employees about the programs is critical to their success. "Well on the Way: Engaging Employees in Workplace Wellness," a white paper released by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, explains that strong communication drives the […]
In last Friday’s Advisor, we looked at the need to prepare your employees for the virtual learning environment. In today’s Advisor, we look at the need to prepare yourself to train in the virtual learning environment. "Trainers need to prepare themselves to facilitate and to engage with an audience they don’t see," says Cindy Huggett, […]
Virtual training is an effective new way to train … as long as learners are ready to engage with the new training environment. Today’s Advisor presents part one of a two-part series in which we hear from one expert on virtual learning. When making the move to virtual training, "we, as trainers, often get caught […]
May is Clean Air Month, which makes it a good time for respirator refresher training. If the air in any area of your workplace contains hazardous materials, you need to train employees to work safely in those areas by using respirators properly. Today’s Advisor presents a respirator training exercise for you to use with your […]
Authorized employees who service or maintain machinery and equipment need special training on lockout/tagout procedures. Today’s Advisor includes a training exercise that you can use to help train your workers. The information in today’s issue comes from BLR’s PowerPoint® presentation, "Lockout/Tagout—Authorized Employee Training." The objective of the following exercise is to evaluate authorized employees’ understanding […]
Note: This article originally appeared on Safety.BLR.com here. What is arc flash? If your employees work around electrical hazards, this is something you need to know. When it comes to electrical safety, arc flash requirements are an important part of your safety program. When you’re dealing with electrical hazards, there isn’t a lot of room […]
Note: This article originally appeared on Safety.BLR.com here. Do your employees understand arc flash requirements–both in terms of what causes arc flash and also the safety requirements to avoid it? Keeping your employees safe from electrical hazards—and your company in compliance with the applicable rules—is not an easy job. OSHA’s requirements are far from clear-cut […]
Note: This article originally appeared on Safety.BLR.com here. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is critical to arc flash safety. PPE does nothing to prevent arc flash events from happening. Instead, it helps to reduce possible injury to the worker should an event take place. PPE can only be effective, however, if the worker is wearing it! […]
Companies of all sizes are incorporating social media in their new-hire onboarding portals, says Susan Vitale, chief marketing officer of iCIMS (www.icims.com), a provider of talent acquisition software solutions. In today’s Advisor, we’ll look at Vitale’s tips and precautions on using social media to help train new hires. Some companies tap into Facebook for new-hire […]