It’s not a matter of training, training & more training
Safety’s learning moment
Safety training has been around forever. There are also safety orientations, safety coaching, safety mentoring, safety education, safety feedback. These staples of safety programs have one thing in common: they are all about teaching and often lecturing – informing employees how to recognize risks, know the rules, and avoid injury or illness related to work.
Training is basically a one-way street. The safety instructor directs and demonstrates, and the employee as student passively listens and absorbs. The same model of communication exists for coaching, mentoring, educating, and providing feedback. One person talks and the other, or others, listen.