COURSE 703 COURSE SYNOPSIS

Train the Safety Trainer Course Description: This course is intended to introduce the student to effective methods in (1) managing safety training programs, (2) developing lesson plans, and (3) presenting safety training. We will cover the basic skills needed to develop and conduct safety training. It is important to understand that this training is the first part of a two-phase safety trainer certification process. The second phase involves in-house evaluation by a competent person (such as an training or HR manager) of the student's subject knowledge and presentation skills during a safety training session. As such, this Train the Trainer course alone does not certify or authorize anyone to be a qualified safety trainer. Summary of Regulatory Requirements: This training is required by government regulations and/or employer policy (see window below) for all employees who may be exposed to hazards during the normal performance of work duties. OSHA 2254, Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 does not address specifically the responsibility of employers to provide health and safety information and instruction to employees, although Section 5(a)(2) does require that each employer ". . . shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act." However, more than 100 of the Act's current standards do contain training requirements. Therefore, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has developed voluntary training guidelines to assist employers in providing the safety and health information and instruction needed for their employees to work at minimal risk to themselves, to fellow employees, and to the public. The guidelines are designed to help employers to: (1) determine whether a worksite problem can be solved by training; (2) determine what training, if any, is needed; (3) identify goals and objectives for the training; (4) design learning activities; (5) conduct training; (6) determine the effectiveness of the training; and (7) revise the training program based on feedback from employees, supervisors, and others. The development of the guidelines is part of an agency-wide objective to encourage cooperative, voluntary safety and health activities among OSHA, the business community, and workers. These voluntary programs include training and education, consultation, voluntary protection programs, and abatement assistance. Prerequisites: None. Key Knowledge/Skill Topics: Defining Education and Training - What's the difference? Overview of OSHA Standards - What's required, what's not? The Role of the Trainer - What's expected? Developing the Training Program - What does a program look like? Determining if Training is Needed - Will training solve the problem? Identifying Training Needs - What does the learner need? Developing Learning Objectives - How do we write effective objectives? Determining Course Content - What do we really need to train? Identifying Learning Activities - What activities work the best? Developing Training Aids - How can we get the message across? Writing Lesson Plans - How do we write a simple lesson plan? Developing Evaluation Methods - How do we test knowledge and skills? Conducting the Training - How not to "sweat it." Coordinating Logistics - How do we make sure the door is unlocked? Documenting Safety Training - If it isn't in writing…it didn't get done. Evaluating The Training Program - How do we know it worked? Improving The Training Program - How do we make change succeed? Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this training, given a written exam, scenario, or simulation, the learner will: Define the difference between education and training Discuss OSHA's general requirements for safety training Describe the role of the safety trainer List the basic components of a safety training program Discuss the criteria to determine if training is the solution to a performance problem List "triggers" that indicate the need for training Describe the five parts of a learning objective Describe how to determine training course content Identify at least three learning activities that might be used in safety training Discuss various methods that will help convey ideas presented in training Construct a basic written lesson plan Describe Kirkpatrick's levels 1-3 for evaluating training content and learning Discuss effective trainer presentation techiques Develop a checklist of tasks to accomplish to prepare for a training session Discuss the criteria when a roster and certification Discuss Kirkpatricks levels 4 and 5 for evaluating training programs Describe Deming's PDCA continue training improvement process Written Exam/Skill Demonstration: Written Test. 5-10 question module quizzes. 50 question final exam. Student must achieve 70% score. Three attempts allowed. Skill Demonstration. Conduct mock safety inspection and basic inspection report that identifies at least three hazards and makes recommendations for corrective action and long-term system improvements. Course Length: Up to one hour per module. Instructors: Instructors for the online and on-site components of this training must be competent in the subject being presented. A competent person must have completed formal training, should have practical experience, and have written authorization from the employer. Class size/Location: NA for online training. Classroom or area to accommodate size of class (maximum of 15 learners is recommended). This course may be conducted at any suitable facility. Documentation: Document training with a training certification signed by the instructor that identifies student, course name, date, location, and testing results. Certificate of completion unique identification information should be placed in student records.