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When it comes to safety training, you can’t afford to leave any trainees behind. Reluctant learners can be difficult to engage, but you have to succeed. Here are some suggestions. "There are a myriad of reasons why learners don’t want to attend or participate in training," says Jill Greenbaum, Ed.D., a coach, instructional designer, and […]
Don’t let a potential killer into your home. Although many people don’t realize it, radon kills thousands of Americans every year. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer—smoking is the first. Radon gas comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. From there it gets into the air […]
Help your safety trainers help trainees learn more, quicker, and better with these tips from training experts. Conducting effective training is no easy task for trainers. They can always use some extra help. Here are some suggestions from three training consultants that you can share with your trainers to help achieve these critical goals: Improve […]
Is your workplace prepared for an emergency or disaster? A new poll shows that many employers may not be as well prepared as they should be. More than a decade after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, only a third of surveyed organizations believe they are well prepared for threats and disasters, even though about […]
Last week we gave you some good tips on how to make the case for training, which we’ll continue this week. To review the problem: One of the first challenges trainers face is a resistance to training from both employees and management. Employees are frustrated about taking time away from their jobs, and managers aren’t […]
Yesterday, we talked about employee involvement in safety programs. Today, we focus on safety leadership. No matter how engaged employees are, there can be no successful safety program without full participation of management. Dr. Terry McSween has developed a five-stage patented process he calls Values-Based Safety® that identifies leader behaviors essential for positive safety change. […]
Yesterday, we talked about employee involvement in safety programs. Today, we focus on safety leadership. No matter how engaged employees are, there can be no successful safety program without full participation of management. Dr. Terry McSween has developed a five-stage patented process he calls Values-Based Safety® that identifies leader behaviors essential for positive safety change. […]
Yesterday, we covered some key controls for preventing workplace slips, trips, and falls. Today, we continue with additional measures to consider when developing an effective fall prevention plan. Falls from heights, such as employees falling into pits and other openings or through wall or floor openings or holes, can result in serious injuries. Every year […]
Slips, trips, and falls account for more than 20% of lost work time incidents in the United States every year. That’s a figure that underscores the need for a good, effective fall prevention plan. OSHA says that slips, trips, and falls account for the majority of general industry accidents. That adds up to a lot […]
This month, we’ll give you some good tips on how to make the case for training, which we’ll continue in November. Convince management and employees that training is crucial. One of the first challenges trainers face is a resistance to training from both employees and management. Employees are frustrated about taking time away from their […]