Session Objectives At the end of the session, the participants will be able to: Explain the roles of safety officers in the conduct of OSH trainings; Enumerate and discuss the stages of the training cycle; Discuss basic presentation and facilitating skills; Prepare a training plan for their company.
Training of Trainers (2 hours) Outline as per D.O. 198 s2018 Role of OSH Trainers Basic Skills of Trainers Presentation Materials and Delivery Techniques Overview of OSH Module for Presentation Practicum
New Workplace Modes of Communication Use of different platforms such as Facebook Messenger, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc
Will there be new responsibilities for Safety Officers? Control and Management of COVID-19 in the Workplace (special module)
Employers respond to: Costs Compliance requirements Status of compliance Duties of employers Productivity indicators Accident Data Cost - efficient, effective way to implement OSH
Employees respond to: Primal instinct “how to keep themselves safe and healthy” nobody wants to get hurt Linking OSH to their productivity Rewards & recognition Contributing to the achievement of the company
What to communicate? Company policies, OSH programs Administrative controls New SOPs Rights of workers Roles in OSH committee Medical surveillance Actions taken (ex. results of AMR..) How to communicate OSH to Employees ? Workers’ OSH seminar OSH committee meetings Toolbox meetings Posters, videos, music Email brigades, huddles, townhall meetings
Workers’ OSH Seminar Sec. 3. Definition of Terms (cc) DO 198 s.2018 the mandatory 8-hour module conducted by the safety officer of the workplace as prescribed by the OSH Standards https://images.app.goo.gl/2DVsiD4p2QAZ8R9t6
Workers’ OSH Seminar Sec. 3. Definition of Terms (cc) DO 198 s.2018 Include management For all workers including new hires Focus on Rights of Workers Free for employees Considered as compensable working time *For high risk establishments: quarterly re-orientation
Workers’ OSH Seminar
Basic Components of Company OSH Program and Policy (DO 198-18, Chapter IV, Section 1 2) Company Commitment to Comply with OSH Requirements General Safety and Health Programs -Safety and health Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC) -Medical Surveillance for early detection and management of occupational and work related diseases -First-aid and emergency medical services Promotion of Drug Free workplace, Mental health Services in the Workplace, Healthy lifestyle Prevention and Control of HIV-AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B Composition and Duties of Health and Safety Committee OSH Personnel and Facilities Safety and Health Promotion, Training and Education Orientation of all workers on OSH Conduct of Risk Assessment, evaluation and Control *Continuing training on OSH for OSH Personnel *Work permit System Toolbox/Safety Meetings, job safety analysis
Toolbox Meetings / Talks allow safety officers and workers to explore the risks of specific health and safety issues in the workplace and think of ways to deal with them. Toolbox talks should focus on a single topic and be held regularly for greatest impact. Toolbox Meetings / Talks From: Leadership and Worker Involvement Toolkit – Health and Safety Executive (UK)
Tips for Effective Toolbox Talks Talk directly to your audience . (Relevance) Keep it brief . (Time well spent) Stay positive! (Proactively encourage safe behavior) Demonstrate your point . (Interactive discussion) Tell a story, not a statistic . (demystify OSH – OSH is everybody’s concern) From: https://safestart.com/news/5-tips-effective-toolbox-talk/
How will efficient OSH communication help in achieving a safe and healthy workplace? Communicate OSH program Identify unsafe/ unhealthy acts and conditions Conduct HIRAC OSH awareness Conduct OSH trainings Motivation of workers Correct UA/UC Proper communication to all workers and employers Workers will take part & help implement OSH program
Basic Skills of OSH Trainers
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Training Is a learning intervention ; Improves match between job requirements and individual ’ s knowledge, skills, and attitudes; After training, the individual is able to apply learning immediately Examples : BOSH, COSH, PCO Training etc.
The Goal of Training: LEARNING Aims for a favorable change in perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors in a positive direction of an individual, group or organization. Learning Improved Performance
Trainer Roles within the Training Cycle Materials Developer Administrator Instructor/ Facilitator Program Designer Monitoring & Evaluation Training Needs Analysis Curriculum Development Dev’t. of Training Materials Training Implementation Needs Analyst
Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Determines whether training is needed in the first place Training should be based on sound, clearly identified requirements - identify the problem (compliance etc.) - is training the best way to respond to the problem? - identify the learners
Curriculum Development Course Outline / Training Activity Plan Identify/define good, sound learning objectives Determine, selecting the (most appropriate) methodologies Specify the training dates (half-day, one day or whole week etc.)
Development of Training Materials Conversion of the Course Outline / Training Activity Plan into a complete set of materials: -detailed lesson plans - learner materials – workbooks, hand-outs - audiovisual aids –slides, flip charts, etc. - assessment and evaluation sheets Other activities – making arrangements for the course, selecting the facilitators, etc.
Training Implementation As resource speaker and facilitator: Conduct of training Take care of logistics Keep records of learner progress Evaluate training instructor performance Make adjustments when needed
Monitoring and Evaluation Check-questions if the learner has retained the main points/key messages Written evaluations Quizzes/Exercises Summarizing hand-outs, checklists Connecting questions: questions which connect the new with the old subject
Monitor & Evaluate Analyze Design Develop Implement ADDIE Phases of the Training Cycle
Within the training cycle, the trainer will assume various roles or wear various hats ! Just a Reminder!
Rooted in our fear of failing Fear of presenting or public speaking is universal!
It's all right to have butterflies in your stomach. Just get them to fly in formation. - Rob Gilbert
Think of your audience in advance Anticipate questions Take a breath, pause! Speak slowly Make eye contact Sweep the room as you enter & deliver opening spiel Stand confidently, dress neatly & appropriately How do we make butterflies in the stomach fly in formation?
Smile and the world will smile with you. Tip: Say “A”
Check your position ( vis-à-vis the LCD projector, laptop, audience )
YOU are your NUMBER 1 visual! Remember:
Non-projected Visuals Writing Board Flash Card Flip Chart Common Devices used in Learning
Projected Visuals Overhead Projector Slides Films Common Devices used in Learning
Qualities of a Good Visual Simple (K.I.S.S.) Visible – for slides, smallest font size: 24 Clear - gives the message directly and immediately
Put one idea per slide Consider readability; As a general rule, use only a maximum of 8 words per line 6-8 lines per slide Use large readable fonts for body and heading Leave margins around the visual Label charts and pictures; Put references/sources Guidelines for a Good Visual
Use appropriate fonts for text; no weird fonts or layout Use phrases and key words, not sentences, check data, grammar, punctuation and spelling Emphasize points by - using color and art, animation and sounds, Pictures Guidelines for a Good Visual
Practice, practice, practice! Verbalize…hear your presentation out loud Clarity – make your points and move on Ownership – take responsibility for your presentations Remember! Be audience / learner (user) friendly Connect with the audience at multiple touch points (heart, eyes, ears, brains, touch)
Communicating OSH DOLE & other government agencies Clients & Stake-holders OSH Program Implementation
As safety officers, check the company’s OSH program. This should be communicated in all levels of the organization and all stakeholders (employers, workers, subcontractors, service providers, clients). Good communication is key to an effective implementation of a company’s OSH program. Conduct of OSH trainings, facilitation of OSH meetings are among the roles of the safety officer. Clear points!