17 Mar Safety Training Steps

Safety Training Steps

Preparation

• Select a topic. Use a priority sequence. Accidents/incidents, demonstrated lack of skills, required or mandatory training (e.g., fall protection, ladders and stairways.)
• Choose a good location to train (away from noise and other distractions).
• Research the subject; include company policies and procedures
• If a new subject, ask what the audience already knows (so you can avoid covering that information in great detail)
• Always have a good attitude when training!

Presentation

• Describe what is going to be taught
• Tell why the subject (or training) is important
• Describe safety procedures, general and specific
• If necessary, demonstrate safety procedures; one step at a time
• Repeat steps if necessary; be patient

Involvement

• Get workers involved in the discussion; encourage questions
• In demonstrations:
  • ask worker to perform procedures
  • correct any errors immediately; address performance not person
  • practice until you and the worker are confident

Follow Up

• Observe worker performing safety procedures on the job
• Ask for feed-back; encourage questions
• Give feedback on performances
• Decrease observation over time as appropriate