Category: Training

If workers are given inadequate support following a violent incident, they may quit or be fearful of going back to work. Employers need to provide a program of support for workers involved in violent incidents and workers observing violent incidents. Today’s Advisor gives useful information on what to do after the attack. The following recommendations […]

PowerPoint® presentation software is recognized as an effective resource for conducting training sessions. But when is the best time to use this method? And how do you get the most out of this kind of training? Today’s Advisor looks at how to best utilize the potential of PowerPoint. Thorough and effective employee training is recognized […]

Metrics can help show the value of your safety training to your organization. How can you establish effective metrics for your training program? For metrics to be effective, says Susan Prince, JD, a legal editor with BLR, they need to be the right metrics, and they need to be aligned with business objectives. "Training is […]

OSHA 10- and 30-hour training programs have grown rapidly over the years. Millions of workers have been trained, and classes have been held all over the country. The OSHA 10-hour training programs are intended to provide entry-level training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in […]

Seconds count when an injury or illness occurs on the job. Use the information in this session to train employees on how to handle medical emergencies when they are the first or only person on the scene. Instruct employees to take the following steps when injuries happen. Appropriate initial care can go a long way […]

Hazardous chemicals are a real and present danger in more than 3 million American workplaces, according to OSHA. If yours is one of them, train your workers to avoid the risk of exposure. 1.  Know What You’re Up Against Pay attention to safety training, and learn all you can about potential hazards. Ask questions whenever […]

While OSHA tells you what the content of safety training should be, they don’t tell you how to conduct training—or where. The location of your training session can be a critical component in how effective your training is. In today’s Advisor, we’ll take a brief look at the importance of location. There are so many […]

January is National Financial Wellness Month, which presents a good opportunity to start your training year off with a “soft” yet important wellness session on finances. Why? Personal financial problems can be a huge distraction for your employees and could cause them to lose focus on the job and take unsafe actions. Today’s Advisor gives […]