TRAINING
Virtually The Best Way To Train
BY ERIC P . WOKAS
Training , training , and more training . That is the mantra of sports coaches and safety professionals alike . So why the emphasis on repetitive training ? Because it works . However , there is a problem . Many of the trainees are uninterested , don ’ t pay attention , or soon forget . For all those reasons , that ’ s why training must be repetitive . We know training is needed to provide workers the tools and skills to identify and assess job risk . When considering work hazards such as operating powered industrial equipment , elevated working areas , or maintenance on energized machinery , the need for effective training is increased .
For safety training , the issue can become complicated . Consider unsafe acts . How do you use unsafe acts ( injuries or near misses ) as examples of what not to do ? Let ’ s face it , an injured person gains a better understanding of job tasks and the associated risks if they have suffered a related mishap .
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