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Which of the following groups is considered vulnerable when it comes to receiving workplace training?
Which of the following groups is considered vulnerable when it comes to receiving workplace training?
Prior to the Humboldt Broncos bus accident, every Canadian province mandated occupational health and safety training for all truck drivers.
Prior to the Humboldt Broncos bus accident, every Canadian province mandated occupational health and safety training for all truck drivers.
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What are the three basic rights that apply to all Canadian employees in regards to occupational health and safety?
What are the three basic rights that apply to all Canadian employees in regards to occupational health and safety?
What is the key first step in designing a successful health and safety training program?
What is the key first step in designing a successful health and safety training program?
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Which of the following is a key element of a needs analysis?
Which of the following is a key element of a needs analysis?
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Digital safety training is becoming less popular due to the rise of in-person training.
Digital safety training is becoming less popular due to the rise of in-person training.
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What is WHMIS and why is it significant?
What is WHMIS and why is it significant?
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Which of the following is NOT a common training delivery method?
Which of the following is NOT a common training delivery method?
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Experiential learning emphasizes acquiring knowledge through direct involvement and application in realistic situations.
Experiential learning emphasizes acquiring knowledge through direct involvement and application in realistic situations.
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What is the purpose of training evaluation?
What is the purpose of training evaluation?
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Safety climate refers to the individual perceptions of workplace safety.
Safety climate refers to the individual perceptions of workplace safety.
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Which of the following is NOT a common health and safety training initiative?
Which of the following is NOT a common health and safety training initiative?
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What is the purpose of a safety orientation program for new employees?
What is the purpose of a safety orientation program for new employees?
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Training evaluation methods should always be confidential to ensure accurate feedback.
Training evaluation methods should always be confidential to ensure accurate feedback.
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What are some examples of organizational measures used in training evaluation?
What are some examples of organizational measures used in training evaluation?
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Which of the following is a key benefit of web-based training?
Which of the following is a key benefit of web-based training?
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Study Notes
PowerPoint Presentation for Management of Occupational Health and Safety
- Presentation for a course titled "Management of Occupational Health and Safety"
- Prepared by E. Kevin Kelloway, Lori Francis, and Bernadette Gatien
- Copyright © 2021 by Nelson Education Ltd.
Chapter 9: Training
- This chapter is about training related to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S).
- Learning objectives include discussing the importance of OH&S training, identifying training program components, explaining the role of needs analysis in training program design, discussing issues in training design and delivery, and exploring different methods for delivering health and safety training programs.
- Further learning objectives cover the role of training evaluation, measurement concerns in organizational safety training effectiveness, and an overview of common safety training initiatives.
Learning Objectives (Page 3)
- Students will be able to discuss the importance of OH&S training.
- Students will be able to identify the components of a training program.
- Students will be able to explain the role of a needs analysis in designing a robust training program.
- Students will be able to discuss issues concerning training design and delivery.
- Students will be able to evaluate various options for delivering health and safety training programs.
Learning Objectives (Page 4)
- Students will be able to discuss the role of evaluation in any training program.
- Students will be able to analyze measurement concerns related to organizational measures of occupational safety training effectiveness.
- Students will be able to describe common health and safety training initiatives such as safety orientation, first-aid training, and WHMIS.
Poll (Page 5)
- An interactive poll question asks students to identify which group is considered vulnerable in relation to workplace training programs.
- Possible answer options include: low-wage earners, older employees, unionized workers, and men.
Opening Vignette: The Need for Training (Page 6)
- Before the Humboldt Broncos bus accident, Ontario was the only province requiring training for all truck drivers.
- Training related to OH&S should adhere to a rigorous set of criteria to ensure effectiveness.
- Training must be engaging and maximize participant learning.
- Thorough documentation, including current certifications, is essential for the training process.
Canadian Statistics (Page 8)
- A study of nearly 60,000 Canadian workers revealed that only 12% of women and 16% of men received workplace safety training in the prior year.
- Employees new to their jobs were more likely to receive training.
- However, training rates for all workers remained low, around 20%.
The Role of OH&S Training (Page 10)
- Three fundamental rights affect Canadian employees relating to safety training: the right to know, the right to participate, and the right to refuse unsafe work.
The Role of OH&S Training (Page 11)
- The right to know obliges employers to inform workers about potentially hazardous materials and machinery.
- The right to participate ensures workers are actively involved in protecting their health and safety.
Health and Safety Training Programs (Page 13)
- The Instructional Systems Design (ISD) model is a general training model with three components: needs analysis, design and delivery, and evaluation.
Health and Safety Training Programs (Page 14)
- A diagram of the ISD model outlines the interconnections between needs analysis, design and delivery, and evaluation.
Health and Safety Training Programs (Page 15)
- Needs analysis is the initial step in training development.
- It identifies employee and organizational deficiencies.
- Possible deficiencies are identified and evaluated before conducting training.
- Different types of analysis include organizational analysis, job analysis, and person analysis.
Health and Safety Training Programs (Page 16)
- Organizational analysis involves examining the entire organization's resources, strategy, and environment to understand its support for safety training.
- Analysis identifies areas needing improvement in knowledge and skills, which become targets for a training program.
- Factors that constrain training success should be identified and addressed.
OH&S Today 9.2. Digital Safety (Page 17)
- Online training is becoming more common for cost-effective safety management in organizations.
- The Ontario Ministry of Labour is a notable example.
- WHMIS is often delivered online.
- Digital training allows for more interactive experiences, such as simulations.
Health and Safety Training Programs (Page 18)
- Safety climate pertains to employees' shared perceptions of safety importance in the workplace.
- Assessing the organizational safety climate helps understand the extent of organizational support for a safety training program.
- This relates to shared perceptions of safety-related policies, procedures, and practices among all stakeholders.
Health and Safety Training Programs (Page 19)
- Job/task analysis is a crucial aspect of training needs analysis.
- This process identifies job tasks requiring training to aid employees.
- Methods like safety orientation or seminars are targeted at various positions in the organization.
Health and Safety Training Programs (Page 20)
- Person analysis is part of the training needs analysis process.
- Employee behavior is studied to identify performance gaps. Training needs will be investigated for each employee.
- Assessment considers employees' behavior and identifies areas where performance could be improved to meet standards.
Training Design and Delivery (Page 22)
- Six key questions are essential for designing training programs:
- What are the training objectives?
- Will the training be designed or purchased?
- What is the suitable training content?
- Who will receive the training?
- Who will deliver the training?
- Where will the training take place?
Training Content (Page 23)
- Training objectives outline the knowledge, skills, and behavioral changes expected from trainees.
- "Train the Trainer" programs equip subject-matter experts with delivery and communication skills.
OH&S Notebook 9.1 How to Select Training Providers (Page 24)
- External trainers are used when in-house support is not available.
- Selecting external providers requires evaluation of wide selection of courses, cost-saving methods, interactive training, industry experience, and competency-based training.
Training Content: WHMIS (Page 25)
- WHMIS is a legislated program for handling hazardous workplace chemicals.
- Properly handling and disposing of these chemicals is essential, as is providing workers with emergency response training in hazardous material spills.
OH&S Notebook 9.2 Training Delivery Methods (Page 26)
- On-the-job training includes job instruction, performance aids, job rotation, apprenticeships, coaching, and mentoring.
- Off-the-job training uses methods like lectures, discussions, audio-visual aids, case studies, behavioral modeling, role playing, games, and simulations.
- Technology-based training methods include web-based training, videos, CDs/DVDs, and teleconferencing.
OH&S Notebook 9.3 Learning Theory and Training Delivery (Page 27)
- Training can be designed based on behavioral principles involving specific actions, stimulus-response, and social learning.
- Social learning theory emphasizes attention, memory, motor control, and motivation.
- Experiential learning focuses on direct participation, realistic situations, and reflection on experiences.
Training Evaluation (Page 28)
- Training evaluation assesses the value added for individuals and organizations following training program implementation.
Training Evaluation (Page 29)
- Evaluation assesses trainees' positive reactions, learning outcomes, application, and impact on organizational results.
Training Evaluation (Page 30)
- Measurement options include surveys, interviews, focus groups, task simulations, self-report inventories, and observing on-the-job performance.
Training Evaluation (Page 31)
- Organizational evaluation considers incident, injury, and fatality rates, identifying improvement in the occurrence of close calls, reducing the risk of incidents, and achieving better organizational outcomes.
Training Evaluation (Page 32)
- Evaluating organizational effectiveness is critical to measuring training program success.
- Considerations include incidence of lost-time injuries, absenteeism, workers' claims, employee benefit costs, and use of physiotherapy/occupational therapy programs, and safety inspection reports.
Common Safety Training Initiatives (Page 33)
- Safety orientation is essential for establishing safety climate by ensuring all employees have baseline health and safety knowledge.
Common Safety Training Initiatives (Page 34)
- Safety orientation includes fire safety, emergency procedures, incident policies, workplace hazards, protective equipment use, WHMIS training, committee roles, job-specific procedures, and safety awareness and housekeeping.
Common Safety Training Initiatives (Page 35)
- First aid training, a crucial aspect of workplace safety, is often mandated by OH&S acts to cover cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid skills.
Common Safety Training Initiatives (Page 36)
- WHMIS training is mandated to ensure proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials and employee training handling controlled products.
Video Links (Page 37)
- Links to various videos are provided for further learning in areas such as young and new worker programs, WHMIS, and safety induction.
End-of-Chapter Activities (Page 38)
- End-of-chapter discussion questions focus on the necessity of organizational support for training, important organizational outcomes, and the advantages and disadvantages of web-based training.
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Test your knowledge on workplace safety training and its components. This quiz covers essential rights of Canadian employees, key elements of training programs, and the significance of WHMIS. Assess your understanding of training delivery methods and evaluation processes in occupational health and safety.
