 2005 National Safety Council Safety Communication & Training Techniques 1 Module 5 Module 5 Evaluating Safety Messages & Training Safety Communication & Training Techniques – For Small Business –

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 2 Module Objectives  Identify benefits of measuring effectiveness of a safety message or training program.  Recognize levels, types/methods, and elements of training evaluation.  Recognize relationship between testing and evaluation.  Identify 2 actions to implement at your workplace and potential barriers/how to overcome them.

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 3 Introduction to Evaluation of Safety Messages & Training What are benefits of evaluating safety communication and training to you and your organization?

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 4 Introduction to Evaluation of Safety Messages & Training (cont.)  Purpose of evaluation Process used to measure the value and effectiveness of a learning program  When should evaluation be done? Ideally, evaluate entire training process and how effective it achieves objectives

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 5 Levels of Evaluation What prevents us from evaluating our safety efforts?

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 6 Levels of Evaluation  Identify your business objectives  Evaluation levels based on Kirkpatrick’s model (1994) 1.Reaction 2.Learning 3.Behavior/Performance 4.Results/Impact

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 7 Levels of Evaluation How can you apply the levels of evaluation to safety efforts at your business?

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 8 Sample Elements of an Evaluation  Training facility/site  Media, methods, tools  Program content and material  Facilitator(s)  Objectives  Ability to perform job before and after training

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 9 Evaluating Learning Progress Through Testing Process of measuring whether learners met performance objectives. Testing Tools  Pre-tests  Review tests  Post-tests Types of Tests  Knowledge-based  Skills-based/application  Attitudinal tests/scales

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 10 When to Test on Safety Issues  Training and testing is required and/or involves certification or qualification process  Organizational culture supports use  Risks of not mastering objectives includes injury, death, or significant financial loss

 2005 National Safety CouncilSafety Communication & Training Techniques 11 Planning for Your Small Business 1. Identify 2 actions you will take when you return to your worksite. 2. Identify potential barriers you might encounter in taking these actions. 3. List ideas for overcoming the barriers.