ansi z490.1-2009criteria for accepted practices in safety, health, & environmental training
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These are the slides put together by Craig Schroll, President of FIRECON, in his presentation at the ASSE Virtual Symposiumhttp://www.asse.org/education/virtualclassroom.phpTRANSCRIPT
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ANSI Z490.1-2009ANSI Z490.1-2009Criteria for Accepted Criteria for Accepted
Practices in Safety, Health, & Practices in Safety, Health, & Environmental TrainingEnvironmental Training
Craig Schroll, CSP, CETPresidentFIRECON
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ObjectivesObjectives
• Why a standard is useful
• Overview of the standard
• Implementation
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Why Have a StandardWhy Have a Standard
• Common framework
• Baseline requirements
• Ensure minimum elements are provided in training process
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GeneralGeneral
• Performance oriented
• Broad based representation on committee
• Essential elements of effective training process
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VoluntaryVoluntary
• ANSI Standards are generally not adopted specifically by regulation – they do not carry the force of law
• They may be used in court
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If AdoptedIf Adopted
• Standard requirements are mandatory
• Severability of sections – comply only with portions of the standard that apply
• Details established by you• Continuous improvement
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FormatFormat
• Two column style
• Mandatory items on left
• Explanatory information on right
• Appendix – guidance only
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Accepted vs. Best Accepted vs. Best PracticesPractices
• Accepted was final decision of committee
• More inclusive
• Broadest possible audience
• Maximum benefit to the most users
• “Best” is a rapidly moving target
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IntroductionIntroduction
• Scope
• Purpose
• Application
• Definitions
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Scope & ApplicationScope & Application
• All safety, health & environmental training• Stand alone• Part of another training program
• Applicable portions of standard
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ChaptersChapters• Training program administration and
management
• Training development
• Training delivery
• Training evaluation
• Documentation and record keeping
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Administration & ManagementAdministration & Management
• Integrate training process
• Identify & provide appropriate resources
• Establish accountability
• Introduces following chapters
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Training DevelopmentTraining Development
• Systematic process including;
• Needs assessment,
• Learning objectives,
• Course design,
• Evaluation strategy, and
• Criteria for completion
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Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment• Is training needed?
• If training is needed• Audience • Required knowledge & skills• Job analysis & site specific information• Trainee abilities including language• Previous training• Regulatory requirements
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Instructional MaterialsInstructional Materials
• Appropriate to:• Target audience• Delivery method• Learn objectives
• Trainer’s guide
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Training DeliveryTraining Delivery
• Trainer criteria:• Subject matter expertise,• Training delivery skills, and• Continuing education
• Trainer to trainee ratio
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Training DeliveryTraining Delivery
• Planning & preparation
• Participant safety & comfort
• Adequate materials
• Delivery methods
• Timely feedback
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Training EvaluationTraining Evaluation
• Training program
• Training process
• Training results
• Criteria determined during development
• Essential to process
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Documentation & Documentation & RecordkeepingRecordkeeping
• Essential to effective process
• Some governmental requirements
• Internal verification
• All phases
• Attempt was made throughout to make this simple & useful
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AnnexesAnnexes
• References
• Training course development guidelines
• Training delivery guidelines
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ImplementationImplementation
• Structured process that ensures appropriate items are handled
• Forces thoughtful consideration of what works and does not to foster improvement
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ImplementationImplementation
• Does not mandate a specific approach but does require that we develop an appropriate approach
• Standard encourages innovation while ensuring that it meets the objectives
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ImplementationImplementation
• Provides consistency across various phases of your training programs
• Provides a way to evaluate various training providers
• Encourages a broader view of the training process
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ImplementationImplementation
• Even if you decided not to adopt the standard there is much information in it that may be used to improve your training process
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Questions?Questions?