Training of Employees

Objectives Understand training as part of a safety program Understand the benefits of training Determine when training is the right solution Assess adult learning needs Understand the principles for selecting or developing a safety and health training program Learn how to deliver a safety training program Become apprised of available training methods

Goals of Training A solution to meet a safety or health need caused by a lack of:

Benefits of Training Reinforcement of the operational goals of the organization Improved performance Few incidents Reduced costs

Non-training Solutions Task procedures MSDS Flowcharts Checklists Diagrams Troubleshooting guides Decision tables Reference manuals Help desks or hotlines Reward systems Improved physical work environments

Non-training Solutions -Case scenarios Would training be the best solution in this situation or is there another equally effective or cheaper solution? Employees are unaware that safety goggles may be worn in a high-humidity area.

Types of Performance-Based Training Instructor-led training Self-paced training Computer-based training Structured on-the-job training

Adult Learning Needs Need to know why Need to apply experience Need to be in control Need for success

Developing the Training Program Assessment Written performance objectives Selection of materials Outline of content Testing and evaluation

Training Delivery New employee orientation Regulatory obligations Manuals

Training Delivery – New Employee Orientation Company orientation Policy statements Safety and health policy Communications about hazards PPE Emergency response procedures Incident reporting procedures Incident investigations Lockout/tagout Machine guarding Electrical safety awareness Confined space entry Ergonomic principles Fire prevention and protection Access to exposure and medical records

Training Delivery – Regulatory Obligations SOME examples PPE: 1910.94, 1910.134 Power presses: 1910.217 Signs: 1910.96, 1910.145 Welding: 1910.252 (and tons more…)

Training Delivery - Manuals SOP’s Topics unique to a specific department Locations of specific equipment

Training Methods On-the job/ job instruction training Group methods Individual methods