Module 5 Evaluating Safety Messages & Training

1. Module 5Evaluating Safety Messages & Training Safety Communication & Training Techniques – For Small Business – Safety Communication & Training Techniques

2. Module Objectives • Identify benefits of measuring effectiveness of a safety message or training program. • Recognize levels, types/methods, and elements of training evaluation. • Recognize relationship between testing and evaluation. • Identify 2 actions to implement at your workplace and potential barriers/how to overcome them. Safety Communication & Training Techniques

3. Introduction to Evaluation ofSafety Messages & Training What are benefits of evaluating safety communication and training to you and your organization? Safety Communication & Training Techniques

4. Introduction to Evaluation ofSafety Messages & Training (cont.) • Purpose of evaluation Process used to measure the value and effectiveness of a learning program • When should evaluation be done? Ideally, evaluate entire training process and how effective it achieves objectives Safety Communication & Training Techniques

5. Levels of Evaluation What prevents us from evaluating our safety efforts? Safety Communication & Training Techniques

6. Identify your business objectives Evaluation levels based on Kirkpatrick’s model (1994) Reaction Learning Behavior/Performance Results/Impact Levels of Evaluation Safety Communication & Training Techniques

7. Levels of Evaluation How can you apply the levels of evaluation to safety efforts at your business? Safety Communication & Training Techniques

8. Sample Elements of an Evaluation • Training facility/site • Media, methods, tools • Program content and material • Facilitator(s) • Objectives • Ability to perform job before and after training Safety Communication & Training Techniques

9. Process of measuring whetherlearners met performance objectives. Evaluating Learning ProgressThrough Testing Types of Tests • Knowledge-based • Skills-based/application • Attitudinal tests/scales Testing Tools • Pre-tests • Review tests • Post-tests Safety Communication & Training Techniques

10. When to Test on Safety Issues • Training and testing is required and/or involves certification or qualification process • Organizational culture supports use • Risks of not mastering objectives includes injury, death, or significant financial loss Safety Communication & Training Techniques

11. Planning for Your Small Business • Identify 2 actions you will take when you return to your worksite. • Identify potential barriers you might encounter in taking these actions. • List ideas for overcoming the barriers. Safety Communication & Training Techniques