Action to raise awareness about the Inforadapt products

ACTION TO RAISE AWARENESS ACTION TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE INFORADAPT PRODUCTSABOUT THE INFORADAPT PRODUCTS

LELEONARDO DA VINCI MULTILATERAL PROJECTS ONARDO DA VINCI MULTILATERAL PROJECTS TRANSFER OF INNOVATIONTRANSFER OF INNOVATIONLifelong Learning ProgrammeLifelong Learning Programme

1-10-07 a 30-1-10-07 a 30-9-099-09 RUI VIEITORUI VIEITO

PROJECT NUMBER N° LLP-LDV/TOI/2007/PT/17 – INFORADAPT2EUROPE –

Inform, train and adapt companies for HSWInform, train and adapt companies for HSW

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Justification of the productJustification of the product

The absenteeism from work, costs to the European workers approximately per year one million euros.

The SME’s are particularly exposed, showing 82% of the total number of accidents at work, and 90% of the total number of fatal accidents;

28% of European workers suffer from health problems, caused or exacerbated by their current job;

35% of workers affirm that the work is a risk to their health.

In this context, the main problem that arises in the field of Health and Safety at Work (HSW) is the lack of skills of employers and employees

for the implementation of HSW.

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Nature of the projectNature of the project

Had as platform the project INFORADAPT_”Informar, Had as platform the project INFORADAPT_”Informar, Formar e Adaptar as empresas para a HST” (Inform, Formar e Adaptar as empresas para a HST” (Inform, Train and Adapt companies for HSW), funded by Equal Train and Adapt companies for HSW), funded by Equal Community Initiative between 2001 and December Community Initiative between 2001 and December 2006. 2006.

Had as Key activities, Inform, Train and Adapt Had as Key activities, Inform, Train and Adapt companies that were prepared to implement the HSW companies that were prepared to implement the HSW in the labour contextin the labour context.

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ObjectivesObjectives

In September 2009, the inforadapt products are incorporated in the

daily practise of 60% of the partners through the incorporation of the

products developed under the project Inforadapt_”Informar, Formar

e Adaptar as Empresas para a HST” (Inform, Train, Adapt companies

for HSW).

The transfer of Inforadapt products, will be filled with specific needs of

each partner.

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ObjectivesObjectives

Health and

safetyat

work

Inform Train Adapt

Companies

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Type of transferType of transfer

HSW covers all sectors of economical, social and educational life. HSW covers all sectors of economical, social and educational life.

Transfer of the products doesn't concern to an exclusive sector, but Transfer of the products doesn't concern to an exclusive sector, but also will contain a dimensional component with a geographic level, also will contain a dimensional component with a geographic level, meaning that the products will be transferred to other geographic meaning that the products will be transferred to other geographic contexts, such as the specific needs of each country and each contexts, such as the specific needs of each country and each partner.partner.

Transfer strategy of the products is marked by its incorporation to Transfer strategy of the products is marked by its incorporation to the companies and adjustment and introduction into the the companies and adjustment and introduction into the

programmatic contents of the training institutionsprogrammatic contents of the training institutions. .

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Target Groups Target Groups ((CompaniesCompanies))

Have access to the information of HSW;Have access to the information of HSW;

Increase the knowledge in HSW;Increase the knowledge in HSW;

Consolidate knowledge of entrepreneurs, relatively to the Consolidate knowledge of entrepreneurs, relatively to the adjustments or changes of the process of the work adjustments or changes of the process of the work organization for the implementation of HSW;organization for the implementation of HSW;

Need for greater openness of companies for the application Need for greater openness of companies for the application of HSW.of HSW.

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Target Groups (Target Groups (institutions of institutions of education/training)education/training)

Train internal trainers for HSW;Train internal trainers for HSW;

Incorporate/improve/update modules or specific content of HSW for Incorporate/improve/update modules or specific content of HSW for the training courses curriculum, specially in the areas of highest the training courses curriculum, specially in the areas of highest accident risks. accident risks.

Required use of content/tools/methods of training, adaptable to Required use of content/tools/methods of training, adaptable to each sector and specificities of the target.each sector and specificities of the target.

Permanent and current information about HSW plan. Permanent and current information about HSW plan.

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Inform Train Adapt

ProgramAwareness

Center of digital

knowledge

Training Pack Plan/Consultancy Implementation

Plan/Consultancy Implementation

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Key 1 – InformKey 1 – Inform

A)A) Awareness program Awareness program

ObjectivesObjectives: : to sensitize the participants for the question of HSW. to sensitize the participants for the question of HSW. How to raise awareness (as creation of willingness between the How to raise awareness (as creation of willingness between the partners), good for the implementation of changes in HSW.partners), good for the implementation of changes in HSW.

MethodsMethods: Survey of all available instruments in the DP in order to : Survey of all available instruments in the DP in order to diversify the quantity and quality of resources to be used in diversify the quantity and quality of resources to be used in actions. Allocation and scheduling of tasks. actions. Allocation and scheduling of tasks.

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Intervention strandsIntervention strands::

Awareness in papers and radios Awareness in papers and radios

Awareness in the partners companiesAwareness in the partners companies

AdvantagesAdvantages: Communication

Addressed to the needs of a variety of audience Simple

Accessible Practical implementation

Useful

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Awareness in radios and newspapersAwareness in radios and newspapers

Tools and methodologies:Tools and methodologies:

Negotiation of an advertising space (air time/ ad-free or Negotiation of an advertising space (air time/ ad-free or

sponsored by another entity)sponsored by another entity)

Collecting and sorting information Collecting and sorting information

Publication / Broadcast Publication / Broadcast

(Practical advice, easy to understand and immediate application)

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Awareness on the partners companiesAwareness on the partners companies

Tools and methodologies:Tools and methodologies:

Collecting and sorting information;Collecting and sorting information;

Display;Display;

Posters with strong messages related to the area of work of Posters with strong messages related to the area of work of each companyeach company

Content published and circulated in the previous case.Content published and circulated in the previous case.

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B)B) Digital knowledge centerDigital knowledge center

ObjectivesObjectives: : free and easy access to various types of content relating free and easy access to various types of content relating

to this subject. Create an independent network that allows an easier to this subject. Create an independent network that allows an easier

communication between pairs and experts in the area. Area of communication between pairs and experts in the area. Area of

discussion and clarification. discussion and clarification.

MethodsMethods: : Articulated with other Inforadapt products. Tool to support

the implementation of the training plan. Complementary with the

programme of awareness. Autonomous resource.

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AdvantagesAdvantages:

Using and updating of the information on a database easy

Autonomy of practice

Free

Information organised

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Key 2 – Form Key 2 – Form

(A)Training Pack (A)Training Pack

ObjectivesObjectives::

Endow institutions and training agents with the necessary knowledge Endow institutions and training agents with the necessary knowledge for the implementation of the Training Plan. for the implementation of the Training Plan.

Create an instrument to support the training agents and Create an instrument to support the training agents and disseminators of the plan. disseminators of the plan.

Supporting a strategy of integrated training and adapted to the local Supporting a strategy of integrated training and adapted to the local reality. reality.

Promote changes in attitudes and behavior at a HSW level.Promote changes in attitudes and behavior at a HSW level.

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Key 2 – FormKey 2 – Form

MethodsMethods::

Its content consists on five training plans, fundamental for the Its content consists on five training plans, fundamental for the training at all levels, in an integrated manner and adaptable to the training at all levels, in an integrated manner and adaptable to the realities of business;realities of business;

Detailed analysis of the legal impositions;

Implemented by trainers specialists in HSW, having the theoretical Implemented by trainers specialists in HSW, having the theoretical and practical aspectsand practical aspects..

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InstrumentsInstruments

GuidesGuides

Training plan implementation guide;Training plan implementation guide;

Initial HSW training manual for workers;Initial HSW training manual for workers;

HSW training manual for leaders and direct managers;HSW training manual for leaders and direct managers;

Training manual for workers | Part 2;Training manual for workers | Part 2;

Advanced training manual in first aid;Advanced training manual in first aid;

Fighting fire manual.Fighting fire manual.

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Key 2 – Form (Training Pack)Key 2 – Form (Training Pack)


Easy access to a diverse set of formats that allows its use not only Easy access to a diverse set of formats that allows its use not only to a public that has electronic instruments;to a public that has electronic instruments;

Existence of a methodological guide that covers the various Existence of a methodological guide that covers the various steps to be taken for the implementation of the training;steps to be taken for the implementation of the training;

Organized to allow an oriented consultation for specific Organized to allow an oriented consultation for specific themes and content;themes and content;

Integrated appeal from the various aspects of HSW;Integrated appeal from the various aspects of HSW;

Manuals constructed to allow upgrades easierManuals constructed to allow upgrades easier ..

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Key 2 – FormKey 2 – Form

Support in the plan implementationSupport in the plan implementation

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Key 3 – AdaptationKey 3 – Adaptation

Implementation of the training plan through the methodological Implementation of the training plan through the methodological guideguide

Objectives:Objectives: solve the overall situation of the companies on the issue of solve the overall situation of the companies on the issue of

HSW: HSW:

Existence of an organizational culture badly oriented for the issues of Existence of an organizational culture badly oriented for the issues of

HSW;HSW;

Lack of information about HSW;Lack of information about HSW;

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Poor knowledge, from the heads of the companies, about their Poor knowledge, from the heads of the companies, about their

situation regarding the HSW; situation regarding the HSW;

Poor preparation of human resources in the enterprisesPoor preparation of human resources in the enterprises; ;

Existence of an informal organizational culture adverse to the Existence of an informal organizational culture adverse to the

practices of HSW.practices of HSW.

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MethodsMethods: : It involves the following key steps: It involves the following key steps:

Evaluation of training needs / Diagnosis of the conditions of HSW;Evaluation of training needs / Diagnosis of the conditions of HSW;

Planning - selection and quantification of the trainees, according Planning - selection and quantification of the trainees, according to the principle of equal opportunities; drafting of the general to the principle of equal opportunities; drafting of the general scheduleschedule; ;

Mobilization of human resources; Mobilization of human resources;

Collection of the required pedagogical supports;Collection of the required pedagogical supports;

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Key 3 – Adaptation Key 3 – Adaptation

MethodsMethods

Negotiation with beneficiaries - drafting the final schedule; Negotiation with beneficiaries - drafting the final schedule;

Implementation: training the trainers, entrepreneurs, workers, Implementation: training the trainers, entrepreneurs, workers, first aid and fighting fire; first aid and fighting fire;

Evaluation;Evaluation;

Analysis of the security conditions of the beneficiary Analysis of the security conditions of the beneficiary companies.companies.

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Innovative measuresInnovative measures

1- 1- Implication of entrepreneursImplication of entrepreneurs;;

2- 2- Involvement of the trainers with the beneficiaries and in the design Involvement of the trainers with the beneficiaries and in the design of the training plan; of the training plan;

3- 3- Application of a new methodology in practice sessions for workers Application of a new methodology in practice sessions for workers at an employment contextat an employment context..

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Involvement of trainers with the beneficiary organizations;

Involvement of trainers in the design of the training plan;

Strategy of involvement / responsibility of entrepreneurs;

Implementation of a strategy for training in the context of innovative work;

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Ability to adapt the practice and complementary with other methodologies;

Training in first aid - creates practical competence and utmost importance;

Training in fighting fires - creates a practical and fundamental competence.

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Advantages for the beneficiariesAdvantages for the beneficiaries:

Making HSW an everyday subject between workers and Making HSW an everyday subject between workers and entrepreneurs; entrepreneurs;

Development of a conscience of safety;Development of a conscience of safety;

Some behavioral changes between employees and entrepreneurs;Some behavioral changes between employees and entrepreneurs;

Creation of organizational skills; Creation of organizational skills;

Changes in the layout and organization of the working areaChanges in the layout and organization of the working area; ;

Considerable increase of compliance with the law in all companies.Considerable increase of compliance with the law in all companies.

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Advantages in the use of Inforadapt products

Improving the know-how of partners, through the incorporation of Improving the know-how of partners, through the incorporation of products that integrate the Inforadapt project. products that integrate the Inforadapt project.

Product adaptable to any specific sector and geographical context, Product adaptable to any specific sector and geographical context, facilitating the process of transfer, since meeting the requirements for facilitating the process of transfer, since meeting the requirements for a transfer successfully, or that the authorities accept this transfer, and a transfer successfully, or that the authorities accept this transfer, and feel this process necessary to fill with their specific needs . feel this process necessary to fill with their specific needs .

Being the process of transfer from a continental level, the European Being the process of transfer from a continental level, the European dimension is strengthened and enriched by the inputs and outputs of dimension is strengthened and enriched by the inputs and outputs of each of the partnerships, increasing the added value of the exchange each of the partnerships, increasing the added value of the exchange of knowledge and experience.of knowledge and experience. ..

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