Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Safety Training Presentations

Train-the-Trainer

FY-11 OSHA Susan Harwood

Grant Program
This material was produced under grant
number SH22297-SH1 from OSHA. It does
not necessarily reflect the views or policies of
the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does
mention of trade names, commercial products,
or organizations imply endorsement by the
U.S. Government.

Objectives: Participants will:

Explain the different titles of a teacher
Determine positive classroom control measures
Examine diversity and stereotypes
Describe training delivery methods
Analyze questioning types and techniques
Demonstrate the use of training aids
Define how to empowering the adult learner
Illustrate the proper use of assessments and Critiques

Titles of Folks that Guide

Learners

Trainer: Directs the growth of learners by making them

qualified or proficient in a skill or task.
Instructor: Gives knowledge or information to learners in
a systematic manner.
Coach: Instructs, demonstrates, directs, guides, and prompts
learners.
Facilitator: Makes it easier for learners to learn.

Professional Image

Dress in the correct attire

Up close and personal with students maintain
personal hygiene
Maintain a professional demeanor

Use discretion in words and actions

Be fair, respectful and unbiased to all
Leave your stereotypes at home
Religion and political opinion are not allowed in the
classroom

Establish Classroom Rules

Introductions
Address health and safety Emergency Procedures
Discuss classroom rules
Turn off cell phones
No texting
10 minute break every hour
Lunch for one hour
One person speaks at a time

The learning platform and

skillful trainers

Skillful means involvement is the focus

Focus more on skills to empower learning

Powerful trainers.not actors
Focus on the learner
Good trainers should bring any training to life

The Three Learning Factors

There are three factors that must happen for a
successful learning experience to take place:
Knowledge
Environment
Involvement Skills

Whole Brain Learning Theory

Our brain is divided into two hemispheres

the left brain and the right brain.

Our left hemisphere characteristics

include: judgmental, linear, logical,

systematic, and verbal.
Our right hemisphere characteristics
include: creative, intuitive, holistic, playful,
and visual.
Both sides should cooperate equally

The Learning Cycle

The learner starts learning as a beginner
Less guidance from the trainer
The learner becomes capable of learning a
skill
The learner now returns to their job

Requires less or no supervision from the boss

Encouraged to take on new tasks
The learning cycle repeats itself

Setting Up The Learning

Environment

How much space (square footage) should we

allocate for the classroom?

15 to 17 square feet per participant

Standard Seating Arrangements

Square for large groups
Horse shoe

Instructor can monitor each student more closely

Non-verbally encourages participation
Good for demonstrations

Circular for smaller groups

Informal
Fosters group participation

The Voice
There are five main terms used for defining
vocal qualities (Grant-Williams, 2002):
Volume
Tone
Pitch
Pace
Color

Two good methods for improving

your voice:

Listen to it! Practice listening to your voice

while at home, driving, walking, etc.
Get an opinion from trusted confidants
Practice articulation
Pose to let information sink in and to emphasize
punctuation
May want to take voice lessons

Listen to it Exercise
To really listen to your voice, cup your right hand
around your right ear and gently pull the ear
forward. Next, cup your left hand around your mouth
and direct the sound straight into your ear. This
helps you to hear your voice as others hear it... and
it might be way different from the voice you thought
it was!
Now practice moderating your voice.

Non Verbal Body Language

Eye contact
Facial expressions
Gestures
Posture / body orientation
Proximity
Voice

Active Listening
Active

listening is NOT the same as

hearing! Hearing is the first part and
consists of the perception of sound.

Listening

can be one of our most powerful

communication tools!

Be

sure to use it!

Nerves: The Main Enemy of

the Presenter

Do not fight nerves, welcome them!

Presentation becomes a challenge
Winners overcome nerves. You are all winners!

Be well prepared. Be the SME that you are!

Dont drink too much coffee
Exercise can reduce tension
Eat a balanced breakfast
Mentally rehearse your presentation
To fail to prepare is to prepare to fail

Student Questions
Always allow time at the end of the presentation
for questions
Listen closely to the questions
Be honest if you do not know the answer
Find the answer and get back to the class
Answers that last 10-40 seconds work best
Use empathy if some disagrees with your
answer

Breaking Distracting Habits

Hands in the pocket
Talking to the screen
Slang
Lack of eye contact
Talking with the hands
Saying uh ok you know

Diversity in the Classroom

Why Must We Embrace Diversity?

What Exactly Does Diversity

Include?
A wide variety of people, examples such as:
Gender
Religion
The diversity of an individual:
Scholar
Sports-person
Slow learner
Takes a wide variety of people to become the best

Why Is Embracing Diversity A

Challenge?
Our

bias and prejudice are deeply rooted

within us

Embracing diversity is more than

tolerating people who are different

It means actively welcoming and involving them by:

Developing an atmosphere that is safe for all employees
to ask for help.
Actively seeking information from people from a variety of
backgrounds and cultures.
Including people who are different than you to lunch,
coffee breaks, and spur of the moment meetings.
Creating a team spirit where every member feels a part
of.

Diversity Classroom Exercise

Looksism

and Diversity

Adult Learning Styles

Learn because they want to learn
Need information quickly
Encouraged to share relevant experience
Treated with respect
Active participation
Hands on

http://www2.honolulu.hawaii.edu/facdev/gui
debk/teachtip/teachtip.htm

Training Methods
Case

studies
Debates
Tabletop drills
Hands on training
scenarios
Brain storming session
Role playing exercises

Training Techniques to Reach all

Literacies
Give out only most important written material
Let them know you will not require them to read
out loud
Let them know you are available during breaks
Explain certain terminology and acronyms
If they have to write, post a list of key words

Power point Presentations

Is a visual aid not a teaching technique
Five by five rule
5 words across
5 bullets down
General rule of thumb is 5 minutes per slide
Do not just read from the slide

Visual Aids
Flip

chart
Videos
Hand outs
Whiteboards
Training DVDs
Posters
Software simulations

Tips for Great Presentations

If you have handouts, do not read straight
from them
Do not wave a pointer around in the air
Do not lean on the podium for long periods
Speak to the audience...NOT to the visual
aids, such as flip charts or overheads

Tips for Great Presentations

Speak clearly and loudly enough for all to
hear.
Pause between punctuation marks
Learn the name of each participant as
quickly as possible
Listen intently to comments and opinions
Circulate around the room as you speak

Tips for Great Presentations

List and discuss your objectives at the beginning
of the presentation
Vary your techniques
Get to the presentation before your audience
arrives; be the last one to leave
Be prepared to use an alternate approach if the
one you've chosen seems to bog down

Tips for Great Presentations

When writing on flip charts use no more than
7 lines of text per page
Consider the time of day and how long you
have got for your talk
Most people find that if they practice in their
head, the actual talk will take about 25
percent longer
Timing is very important

Assessments
The

primary purpose of student

assessment and evaluation is to support
student learning

Critiques and Feedback

Critiques

should be given to students upon

the completion the training

This is tool to identify and correct deficiencies

in

the training program or issues with the trainer

Remember, this is to be a constructive mechanism
not a sword to slay the trainer!

OSHA Resources

OSHA has many helpful programs, including

assistance about safety and health programs, state
plans, workplace consultations, voluntary
protection programs, strategic partnerships,
training and education, and more.

Summary
Now, participants should have an idea of how to give an
effective and dynamic presentation. Keys to success is to
be well-prepared, know the subject, understand the
learning process and really involve the learners.
Remember, power point is a visual aid not the lesson
plan so ensure you incorporate a well balanced mixture
of learning activities. Read and heed student critiques
as this is how you can improve your teaching style and
the training course.

OSHA Contact Numbers

To report Unsafe Working Conditions, Safety
and Health Violations Contact OSHA @:
1-800-321-OSHA (6742) / TTY1-877-889-5627
To File a Complaint Form:
To file an OSHA-7 report online, see how to file
a complaint with OSHA (www.osha.gov)
For more information regarding your rights, see
Worker Rights

References
Instructional System Design. Retrieved from:
o http://nwlink.com/~Donclark/hrd/sat.html
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
Best Practices for the Development, Delivery, and
Evaluation of Susan Harwood Training Grants.
Retrieved from:
o http://www.osha.gov/dte/sharwood/bestpractices.html