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Module 2Module 2Organizing Safety Messages & Training Content

Safety Communication & Training Techniques

– For Small Business –

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Module Objectives

Identify 4 components (action, behavior, condition, and degree) of a performance objective.

Write performance objectives for a training program. Recognize reasons for testing in performance-based

training. Identify Federal, State, and Safety Industry resources

for safety information.

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Module Objectives (cont.)

Recognize steps for writing a content outline. Create a short content outline using the steps

provided for outlining content. Identify 2 actions to implement at your workplace

and potential barriers/how to overcome them.

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Performance Objectives

Why are performance objectives important to safety communication and training efforts?

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Performance Objectives (cont.)

Specific, measurable, short-term statements that clearly describe what a learner will be able to do (new or different) as a result of training.

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Characteristics of Performance Objectives

Should define measurable and observable behaviors of participant (results-oriented)

Foundation upon which to build lessons and assessments you can prove meet overall goals

Ensure learning is clearly focused so participants and facilitator are clear about learning path

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4 Parts of a Performance Objective

A = AudienceB = BehaviorC = ConditionD = Degree

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Example: Incident Investigation

Newly hired safety managers will rate the quality of an incident investigation report using a 7-item measurement tool with 100% accuracy in 20 minutes.

A = B =C = D =

Newly hired safety managers will rate the quality of an incident investigation report using a 7-item measurement tool with 100% accuracy in 20 minutes

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Activity: Performance Objectives

1. Identify 4 parts of Objectives 1 and 2 and note the A-B-C-D.

2. Share your answers with the class.

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Tips for Creating Performance Objectives

Action (Behavioral) Verbs Verbs to Avoid Using Types of Conditions Standards of Performance (Degree)

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Activity: Writing Performance Objectives

1. Work in pairs to develop a performance objective for a topic.

2. Record a brief summary of your work.

3. Present your results to the class.

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Testing on Performance Objectives

Process of measuring whetherlearners met performance objectives.

Testing Tools Pre-tests Review tests Post-tests

Types of Tests Knowledge-based Skills-based/application Attitudinal tests/scales

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Resources for Safety Information

Federal/National State Safety Industry References Federal Publications ASSE

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Outlining Training Content

Identify actions the learner must take to achieve goals/objectives AND related topics the learner must know to accomplish actions.

Training points, content, or topics andsub-topics (topic outline or lesson plan).

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Steps to Outlining Training Content (cont.)

1. Select an objective.

2. Identify actions the learner must take to achieve an objective AND related topics (points and skills) they must know to accomplish the actions.

3. Sequence all training content in appropriate order and estimate amount of time for each point.

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Activity: Outlining Training Content

1. Create a training content outline to ensure the learner will achieve the objective.

2. Be prepared to make a brief presentation of your content outline.

3. If you need help, ask a facilitator for assistance.

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Planning for Your Small Business

1. Identify 2 actions you will take when you return to your worksite.

2. Identify potential barriers you might encounter in taking these actions.

3. List ideas for overcoming the barriers.