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Thursday, August 19, 2010

Effective Safety Training Benefits

Benefits of Safety Training


Safety Training can reduce or eliminate...
-The number of injuries and deaths
-Property damage
-Legal liability
-Illnesses
-Workers' compensation claims
-Missed time from work


A safety training program can also...
-Help a trainer keep the required OSHA-mandated safety training courses organized and up-to-date
-Establish a safety culture in which the employees themselves help promote proper safety procedures while on the job

While OSHA safety training has been voluntary since 1992, in the near future, it is predicted that safety training will become a mandatory requirement for all workplaces. Safety training is never a bad idea and can prevent many of the accidents and costs associated with those accidents. Better be safe than sorry...or bankrupt.


OSHA’s training guidelines follow a model that consists of:

  • A. Determining if Training is Needed
  • B. Identifying Training Needs
  • C. Identifying Goals and Objectives
  • D. Developing Learning Activities
  • E. Conducting the Training
  • F. Evaluating Program Effectiveness
  • G. Improving the Program
  • H. Training must align with job tasks.

Computer and Video Training Benefits
  • Training employees in remote sites
  • Employees who become bored with the same safety training
  • Safety managers lack of time and resources to effectively train employees
  • Lowering trainer fees or travel costs
  • A self-paced, relaxed learning environment
Find great online safety training and safety training DVDs here!

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