Industrial emergency response training: An assessment of long-term impact of a union-based program

Fernandez, Jennifer; Daltuva, Judith A.; Robins, Thomas G.

doi:10.1002/1097-0274(200011)38:5<598::aid-ajim12>3.0.co;2-1

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“…This study offers a window into these issues. The positive impacts managers ascribe to training—from improved H&S policies and procedures and emergency preparedness to reduction in unsafe or unhealthy conditions—are consistent with existing evaluation research that shows the effectiveness of worker training in reducing workplace illnesses, injuries and fatalities [Fernandez, Daltuva & Robins, 2000; Mukherjee et al, 2000; Burke et al, 2006; Robson et al ., 2012]. Further research that examines just how training brings about these changes—and the specific role that mid-level managers play—can increase our understanding of mechanisms through which worker knowledge and skills result in improved workplace conditions.…”

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Managers' perceptions of the value and impact of HAZWOPER worker health and safety training

Riley

Slatin

Rice

et al. 2015

American J Industrial Med

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Background Worker training is a core component of the OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard, but few studies have considered what motivates managers to provide HAZWOPER training to employees or what they value in that training. Methods In 2012, four university-based programs conducted an exploratory survey of managers who sent employees to HAZWOPER courses. Results from 109 respondents were analyzed. Results Forty-two percent of respondents cited regulations as the most important reason to provide HAZWOPER training; many indicated they would provide less training if there were no standard in place. Three-quarters (74%) reported training had improved workplace conditions. Fewer than half said they were likely to involve trained employees in aspects of the organization’s H&S program. Discussion Compliance with regulatory requirements is an important factor shaping managers’ training delivery decisions. Managers recognize positive impacts of training. These impacts could be enhanced by further leveraging employee H&S knowledge and skills.

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 75%

Managers' perceptions of the value and impact of HAZWOPER worker health and safety training

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Slatin

Rice

et al. 2015

American J Industrial Med

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“…These programs are based on the understanding that people are most receptive to messages from people who they perceive to be like themselves. Several national unions have developed very successful, long-term programs that have provided training to hundreds of "worker-trainers," who have, in turn, trained thousands of their fellow employees [12][13][14]. These programs have documented the effectiveness of peer educators as writers of curricula, leaders of train-the-trainer programs, and evaluators [12,[15][16][17].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Several national unions have developed very successful, long-term programs that have provided training to hundreds of "worker-trainers," who have, in turn, trained thousands of their fellow employees [12][13][14]. These programs have documented the effectiveness of peer educators as writers of curricula, leaders of train-the-trainer programs, and evaluators [12,[15][16][17]. Documented training impacts have included participants having confidence and a willingness to make workplace health and safety improvements following the training, use of training materials as resources, and increased communication between workers and managers.…”

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confidence: 99%

Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training for Underserved Populations

O’Connor¹,

Flynn

Weinstock³

et al. 2014

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This article presents an analysis of the essential elements of effective occupational safety and health education and training programs targeting under-served communities. While not an exhaustive review of the literature on occupational safety and health training, the paper provides a guide for practitioners and researchers to the key factors they should consider in the design and implementation of training programs for underserved communities. It also addresses issues of evaluation of such programs, with specific emphasis on considerations for programs involving low-literacy and limited-English-speaking workers.

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“…An evaluation of a United Auto Workers train-the-trainer program found that most trainees thought that worker-trainers communicate better than other types of trainers. Trainees also "agreed that worker-trainers are more knowledgeable about trainees' work sites" [17]. As far back as 1999, training staff from the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) spoke of the acceptance of worker trainers, not just by workers, but by management as well.…”

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Workplace Safety and Health Improvements through a Labor/Management Training and Collaboration

Mahan¹,

Morawetz²,

Ruttenberg³

et al. 2014

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Seven hundred thirty-nine workers at Merck's Stonewall plant in Elkton, Virginia, have a safer and healthier workplace because four of them were enthusiastic about health and safety training they received from the union's training center in Cincinnati, Ohio. What emerged was not only that all 739 plant employees received OSHA 10-hour General Industry training, but that it was delivered by “OSHA-authorized” members of the International Chemical Workers Union Council who worked at the plant. Merck created a new fulltime position in its Learning and Development Department and hired one of the four workers who had received the initial training. Strong plant leadership promoted discussions both during the training, in evaluation, and in newly energized joint labor-management meetings following the training. These discussions identified safety and health issues needing attention. Then, in a new spirit of trust and collaboration, major improvements occurred.

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Industrial emergency response training: An assessment of long-term impact of a union-based program

Cited by 10 publications

References 5 publications

Managers' perceptions of the value and impact of HAZWOPER worker health and safety training

Managers' perceptions of the value and impact of HAZWOPER worker health and safety training

Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training for Underserved Populations

Workplace Safety and Health Improvements through a Labor/Management Training and Collaboration

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