HEALTH AND SAFETY •
Adapting mandatory training to the digital age is critical to ensuring ongoing mine safety in the pandemic .
Ongoing training also needs to be adapted to ensure the highest levels of safety in mines , and there are some benefits to this . Smaller groups may be more time consuming , but they also allow for better interaction and improved learning . In addition , training providers can bring in leading-edge technology like simulations and virtual reality . These enable training to be executed remotely , as needed .
A blended approach Innovation is key when it comes to delivering training initiatives . It is essential to focus on the right level and quality of training to make it relevant , rather than taking a blanket approach which has become impossible in a post-pandemic world .
While classroom availability remains a challenge , more proactive planning and targeted training initiatives can assist in the effective delivery of interventions .
Going forward , it is essential to develop a blended approach of simulation training and traditional classroom interventions and leverage existing tools to improve communication and engagement .
It is also important to be more proactive about applying health and safety training initiatives , to ensure current needs are addresses and training is customised according to organisational strategy .
Ultimately , there is no one size fits all approach , so mines must work with training partners to deliver effective training now , and in the future . •
About the author : Jacques Farmer , MD at Prisma , a company within the Workforce Training and Consulting Cluster , part of Workforce Holdings
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