Engaging Employees In Safety Training

With different roles in the organisation and different training requirements, managing and allocating staff training is a full-time job.

You have new staff members to induct, regular training renewals and specialist roles with certificates that expire.

If any of this slips through the cracks, and a preventable injury occurs, it’s likely to fall on the manager’s and company’s shoulders.

Engagement in safety training is the key factor for reducing incidents, identifying hazards, passing audits and building a safety culture.

But how can we foster this engagement?

Using Interactive and Hands-On Training Methods

Engage employees in the training process by using methods such as?role-playing exercises, group discussions, and simulations. These activities allow employees to apply what they have learned in a safe, controlled environment, which helps them retain the information better.

Incorporating Real-Life Scenarios and Case Studies

This approach allows employees to see how the information they are learning applies to their daily work. It also provides an opportunity for employees to think critically about potential hazards and how to address them.?

Using Technology to Enhance Training

This can include using?virtual reality simulations, interactive online training modules, or mobile apps that provide quick access to safety information. By using technology, employees can access training materials at their own pace, and it can be easily updated with new information.

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Using Technology to Streamline Management

So we've got a couple of ideas to improve the training experience and increase engagement from your workers, but what about the general management of things??

As managers, we need to ensure training is completed and renewed at required times in order to be compliant and reduce risks of incidents.?

Our Training Tracking Module streamlines safety compliance by automating employee training documentation, scheduling, notification reminders and tracking - ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.?

As it integrates with the rest of our safety software solution, you can also assign training to specific people or departments based on other captured data.

For example, a safety observation was reported where people were lifting boxes incorrectly and almost put their backs out. Or a higher number of incidents were reported in one department compared to others. To mitigate these risks and reduce workplace incidents, you can introduce a training course or assign refreshers for these people or departments.?

Find out more

Training Log Template

A clean and simple Excel spreadsheet that can help you document and keep track of employee training. Download Here

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