Health &Safety Training

A selection of training articles that have appeared in past issues of OHS Canada Magazine

Socratic Method

MAKING THE PENNY DROP
By David Dehaas You can lead trainees to water; and, if you use the right teaching method, you can make them want to drink

Training Providers

HOW TO PICK A WINNER
By Brooke Broadbent
There are times when you need to turn to professionals to provide training in your workplace. But where do you find them? And how do you choose a good one?

Visual Presentation

THE SECRET OF GOOD OVERHEADS
By David Dehaas
For most people, the word "overheads" means turn off the lights and wake me on Thursday. But they can be highly effective if you know the secret.

Practical Training

SHOW ME HOW
By David Dehaas
Did the last audit say your workers need more training? Perhaps they do, but don't start making overheads just yet.

Computer Based Training

THE GOLDEN RULE OF CBT
By David Dehaas
To choose an effective program, use the golden rule of training: Train unto others as you would have them train unto you.

e-learning

ANYONE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
By Brooke Broadbent
Many oh&s pros have turned to pre-packaged training materials as a way to support safety training. Sounds great.

Training Aids

WHAT'S WITH THE FLIPPIN' CHART?
By David Dehaas
Using a flip chart in training can help you organize the session, bring order to the ideas being discussed and cement the key points into your trainees' consciousness

Interactive Teaching

THE ELITE INSTRUCTOR
By Brooke Broadbent
Why instructors should throw away the bottle (overheads) and follow the cross (interactive teaching).

Safety Communication

SAY WHAT YOU MEAN
By David Dehaas
There are pitfalls in writing that often trap people with limited reading or language skills. Here's how to avoid a few of them.

Developing Habits

ALWAYS ALWAYS, NEVER NEVER
By David Dehaas
The thing about a habit is that you've either got it, or you don't. And in many tasks and procedures, the safe working habit is your first line of defense.