Category: Training

E-learning is a versatile and highly effective form of training. What is e-learning? It is training that is delivered electronically via the Internet or an intranet. Unlike traditional training, the trainer and the trainees do not need to be in the same room. E-learning can be self-directed, with trainees working alone, scheduling their own training. […]

More and more safety trainers are realizing the importance of mixing in some wellness training to keep their workers healthy and on the job. Since this month is Children’s Dental Health Month, it’s a good time to give a quick overview of how dental care affects overall wellness. Proper dental hygiene is good for more […]

It’s not just what trainers say that determines their effectiveness but also critical nonverbal cues for engaging trainees. Trainers’ body language, eye contact, and voice control have a greater impact on the effectiveness of training sessions than you might realize. Trainer’s who make eye contact with trainees and who use body language and vocal control […]

Employee training may be your most important responsibility. Find out how to strengthen your training programs this year. The renowned American sprinter Jesse Owens observed, “A lifetime of training for just 10 seconds.” For some employees one critical decision influenced by years of training will make the difference between life and death. Whether you’re hoping […]

Analyze This! Performing a job hazard analysis is an effective tool to minimize or eliminate hazards and reduce accidents. Make sure your employees don’t look at just the obvious dangers; train them to look for simple, everyday things that can go wrong, too. Each job in the workplace should be examined in detail so that […]

Many areas of the country are deep into winter, so it’s a good time to do refresher training on winter weather driving. Your workers need to understand the specific hazards of snow and icy conditions on roads so they can adjust their driving accordingly, you use the “Why It Matters” points to drive the hazards […]

As a safety supervisor, your New Year’s resolutions may have included improving safety training in your workplace. Now that January’s almost over, how’s that resolution holding up? One way to fulfill that resolution is to develop an annual training calendar to keep you on track and ensure that you cover all necessary topics. That includes […]

January 17 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which makes it a great time to celebrate diversity in your workplace. For safety’s sake, you need your employees to learn to respect each other’s differences so they can understand each other, communicate effectively, and work together safely. Discuss all the ways employees can be diverse. For […]

Why is it so important to provide violence prevention training, and what should that training include? Find out here. During violence prevention training, employees should learn how to: Recognize warning signs of violence Report such behaviors Defuse violent situations Supervisors and managers should also be trained about these issues and additionally learn how to: Follow […]

Very cold temperatures can be hazardous—even deadly—to your workers’ health. Of course, no matter the temperature, the work must still get done. Workers can be exposed to hazards from cold indoors as well as outside. It’s very cold, for instance, in food storage areas. However, since it’s January, it makes sense to focus your training […]