Environment, Health and Safety Training
Most human resource associates in service organizations are well aware of the need to educate workers regarding EHS (environment, health, and safety) issues, standards, and procedures.
The answer is often EHS training. But instructing employees in a formal setting can be tedious and ineffective. What can be done to spice up EHS trainings and effectively educate employees?
Health and safety trainings can easily fall into routine replays of well-meaning standards and precautionary measures. The following tips are suggested to liven up those EHS trainings:
a. Identify your learning objectives—structure the course around a mental model workers can understand, based on information and procedures they will use in the workplace
b. Know your audience—focus on the target group and be aware of what they already know
c. Adjust for attitudes—realize that attitudes can be shaped so learned concepts will be used
d. Engage and interact—involve learners and don’t be afraid of losing control of the class. Have some fun!
e. Use visuals that matter—keep graphics relevant
f. Vary your methods—don’t just lecture, but add brain teasers, exercises, and case studies to bring your message home
g. Be an entertainer—add a joke, game, or amusing video if it’s brief and appropriate. But remember to keep the content clean and relevant as to not offend your audience
h. Use media wisely—don’t add audio, video, or interactive media without a purpose
i. Make it personal—show how unsafe practices or negligent behaviors can impact their daily lives and the work they do
Train yourself—admit that not everyone is a natural trainer, so consider professional help, contact DVA for your training needs.
The answer is often EHS training. But instructing employees in a formal setting can be tedious and ineffective. What can be done to spice up EHS trainings and effectively educate employees?
Health and safety trainings can easily fall into routine replays of well-meaning standards and precautionary measures. The following tips are suggested to liven up those EHS trainings:
a. Identify your learning objectives—structure the course around a mental model workers can understand, based on information and procedures they will use in the workplace
b. Know your audience—focus on the target group and be aware of what they already know
c. Adjust for attitudes—realize that attitudes can be shaped so learned concepts will be used
d. Engage and interact—involve learners and don’t be afraid of losing control of the class. Have some fun!
e. Use visuals that matter—keep graphics relevant
f. Vary your methods—don’t just lecture, but add brain teasers, exercises, and case studies to bring your message home
g. Be an entertainer—add a joke, game, or amusing video if it’s brief and appropriate. But remember to keep the content clean and relevant as to not offend your audience
h. Use media wisely—don’t add audio, video, or interactive media without a purpose
i. Make it personal—show how unsafe practices or negligent behaviors can impact their daily lives and the work they do
Train yourself—admit that not everyone is a natural trainer, so consider professional help, contact DVA for your training needs.
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