If someone has the choice to look at an image in an effort to gain understanding of something, or read a paragraph or more of text, the visual option will be much more inviting.
No doubt you have heard the term Web 2.0, but you may not know what it means or how it can be used to positively affect safety and health in the workplace.
Using teams in safety training classes is a great way to increase training effectiveness and retention. Research has shown that we often learn best when we learn from peers, and teams can help facilitate this process.
If you mentioned occupational safety and health certifications, most people would probably think of the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designations. Although these may be capstone certifications, other respectable certifications are available for individuals working at a technician or technologist level: namely, the OHST, the CHST and the STS.
Companies have incentive programs for everything from attendance to weight loss — and, of course, workplace safety. Some employers reward employees and departments for working accident-free for a period of time.
A requirement to train employees on the proper use of PPE seems comical to many safety trainers. How hard could it possibly be for someone to put on a pair of safety goggles?
