Introduction
For obvious reasons, H&S Toolbox talks have to address current legislation and topics covered in relevant Approved Codes of Practice. Also, due to the practicalities of taking employees away from their normal activities, courses have to be relevant, concise and deliver results. It follows therefore that planning and delivery in my profession is key to successful training.
Planning
Roles & Responsibilities
In order to achieve a professional delivery, I will discuss in advance with each learner their precise needs from the course. Some learners will be young and apprehensive, while others may be more mature and overconfident. The course content must cater for this diversity.
The course needs to address business interests whilst covering topical subjects within each field of learning. A robust lesson Plan, with special emphasis on practical skills will therefore be fundamental.
Each training session is divided into sections which discuss what is currently happening in industry (accident statistics), what legislation is currently in place to prevent these accidents, and what the learner must do to adhere to best practice.
Boundaries
Probably the greatest amount of effort is put into making sure a group of learners are available at a precise time on a precise day. Business needs change daily and I must always have a contingency. (Fewer learners, different venue, different day …..)
A range of material is prepared in advance (hand-outs, PowerPoint presentations and quizzes) to help get the message across.
Some courses require the use of the workshop and it is essential to ensure that the training needs can be accommodated in parallel with normal work activities.
Delivery
Roles & Responsibilities
Courses must be interesting enough to stimulate interaction. A variety of training aids will be used to achieve this. Courses will be changed