Course Introduction

Module 1: THE BIG PICTURE

• Defining "Education"
• Safety Education
• Why do we do what we do?
• Safety education explains the consequences
• Natural consequences
• System consequences

Module 2: CATEGORIES OF OSH EDUCATION

• Two Types of OSH Education
• Safety Instruction
• Technical Safety Training
• Technical Safety Training Topics
• Bottom line: If in doubt, test them out!
• Online safety education and training

Module 3: DEVELOPING THE TRAINING PROGRAM

• What is the purpose of a safety training program?
• ANSI Z490.1-2009 Elements of a Safety Training Program
• OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements 1-2
• OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements 3-4
• OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements 5-6
• OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements 7
• OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements 8
• OSHA's Suggested Training Plan Core Elements 9-10

Module 4: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Role = Vision: Responsibilities = Mission
• Safety trainers perform many roles
• Safety trainers perform many roles (Continued)
• ANSI Z490.1-2009 Instructor Qualifications
• OSHA Guidelines for Instructor Competency
• More on trainer qualifications
• Trainer evaluation and annual review
• Management involvement in training

Module 5: PROGRAM EVALUATION - ANSI

• ANSI Z490.1-2009 Training Program Evaluation Guidelines
• Evaluate Reaction, Knowledge, Skills, Application, and Impact (RKSAI)
• Purpose of Training Evaluation
• ANSI Z490.1 Guidelines for evaluating training programs, process, and results
• Sample Training Certification - Page 2 

Module 6: PROGRAM EVALUATION - OSHA

• OSHA Guidelines for Training Program Evaluation
• Training Plan.
• Program management, Training Director, staff, and consultants
• Training facilities and resources 
• Quality control and evaluation
• Students
• Institutional Environment and Administrative Support
• Summary of Evaluation Questions

Module 7: THE FIVE LEVELS OF EVALUATION

• Kirkpatrick's Four Levels +1
• Level 1 Evaluation: Measures Reaction
• Level 2 Evaluation: Learning
• Level 3 Evaluation: Application  
• Level 4 Evaluation: Results
• Level 5 Evaluation: Returns

Module 8: TRAINING PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT

• Continuous Improvement is the Goal
• When Training Needs Improvement
• The Shewhart/Deming Cycle
• Step One - Plan and Step Two - Do
• Step Three - Study and Step Four - Act
• Effective Change Requires Successful Transition

Note: Do not submit the final exam prior to completing all modules. To receive a certificate, you must complete all modules and final exam.

Take the Final Exam