Masonry Magazine August 2007 Page. 36
SAFETY TRAINING
There's no better way to achieve detailed, customized and personal instruction than to turn to an actual employee for training.
However, a drawback to be aware of when it comes to off-site training is that trainees typically are attending the courses alongside employees from other companies. Therefore, the trainer is limited in how precise he or she can get with the instruction and can't comment specifically on the equipment, work environment or day-to-day duties required of each operator in the class.
Tap Your Staff Experts
EVEN MORE customization and economies-of-scale can be achieved by designating an in-house trainer someone already on staff within your ranks. After all, there's no better way to achieve detailed, customized and personal instruction than to turn to an actual employee for training.
While this person is likely an established employee, he or she should have the authority to enforce the rules, regulations and company policies he or she is teaching.
This method of training offers distinct advantages, including the ability to perform new-hire or refresher training as necessitated by company growth or a particular project. The need for this immediate training can get expensive if using an outside trainer for many employees several times a year.
It's important to note that your on-staff trainer does not need to be a certified instructor. OSHA specifies only that an instructor must be someone "competent to train." Given the
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