It’s your job as a risk manager to find the appropriate training for your people. In today’s virtual, online world, much of that training is available at the click of a mouse button. While we always advocate for the value of in-person training, we understand that the convenience of online training makes it an invaluable Read more about Where you get your online safety training matters.[…]
Active shooter events are, by nature, loud, violent, and traumatic experiences. It makes sense then that some trainers look to duplicate that in their active shooter drills. They believe that making the training more “real” will better prepare participants for the actual event. Often, these drills feature multiple “gunmen” and are unannounced. The shooters will Read more about Don’t ever do this during an active shooter drill[…]
We see a lot of wild things during training. We can often tell if a trainer is a true professional and how much to value their knowledge by how they train. Recently, Steve and I watched a trainer teaching rescue operations and running through a life-and-death scenario. It quickly became apparent to us that a Read more about When do I need to set up rescue during confined spaces.[…]
Right now you may be thinking of the old phrase “trial by fire.” You may even concur with the notion that nothing teaches you to fight better than the fight itself. This train of logic has barrelled down the information track for decades, but science and better yet real results tell us something much different. The Read more about Crisis Training – The best time to learn is not what you think.[…]
Welcome To The Risk Control Show Ep 130. A in-depth look at SB1343 and the crazy training requirements There is much confusion around the training requirements for sexual harassment under the new SB 1343. But don’t fret, it may not be as bad as you think. Today, Mike and Steve give you an in-depth look Read more about Ep 130. A in-depth look at SB1343 and the crazy training requirements[…]
The Dirty Dozen is not just a great movie, it’s a serious gang of predators that wreak havoc on your employees and your organization. The worst part is that you might just be the leader of this gang, demonstrating negative traits around these key areas. Reflect on each of these to see how you are Read more about The Dirty Dozen of Safety[…]
As long as people have been getting injured and losing their lives at work, safety training (not as sophisticated as today’s) has tried to prevent these accidents. The real question is whether safety training actually makes a difference or is it just one big waste of time? The findings of a new study add evidence Read more about Does safety training work?[…]
