As we pack away our beachwear and passports following our summer holidays, it’s time to think about going back to work and refreshing yourself on work practices, upcoming projects and to-do lists…… and refreshing our knowledge and skills when it comes to keeping safe and well in the workplace.
Why is Refreshing Safety Training after the Summer holiday so important?
- Memory Recall: After a break, employees might not remember safety protocols and procedures as clearly. Refreshing their training helps jog their memories and ensures that critical safety information is at the forefront of their minds.
- Changes or Updates: Safety protocols can change over time due to new regulations, equipment updates, or lessons learned from incidents. Conducting refresher training ensures that employees are up-to-date with the latest safety information.
- Reduced Complacency: Extended breaks can lead to complacency, where employees become less vigilant about safety. Regular training reinforces the importance of maintaining a safety-first mindset.
- New Employees: If your organisation hires new employees during or after the summer holidays, they need to be brought up to speed on safety procedures. Refresher training provides an opportunity to onboard them effectively.
- Evolving Risks: Different seasons might bring about different risks. Summer could introduce risks like heat stress, dehydration, or increased outdoor activities. Addressing these seasonal risks during refresher training is crucial.
- Equipment Familiarisation: Employees might not have used certain equipment or tools for a while, leading to a potential lack of familiarity. Refreshing their knowledge about equipment usage and safety precautions can prevent accidents.
- Emergency Preparedness: During breaks, employees might forget emergency response protocols. Regular training reinforces what to do in case of fires, chemical spills, medical emergencies, etc.
- Behavioural Reinforcement: Consistent training reinforces safe behaviours and helps establish a safety-oriented culture within the workplace.
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Depending on your industry, there might be legal requirements for periodic safety training. Failing to provide refresher training could result in non-compliance and legal consequences.
- Risk Mitigation: Ultimately, the goal of safety training is to prevent accidents and injuries. Regular refresher training significantly reduces the risk of incidents, protecting both employees and the organisation.
Tips to help make refresher training effective:
- Use a variety of training methods to engage employees.
- Incorporate real-life scenarios and case studies for practical understanding.
- Encourage questions and discussions to clarify doubts.
- Provide clear documentation or handouts for employees to refer back to.
- Consider interactive workshops or simulations to make the training more engaging.
- By investing in regular safety refresher training, you create a safer, more informed, and more responsible workforce, contributing to the overall success of your organization.
Want to know more about our Training Management module?
Latest News
Riskex Limited
100 Avebury Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK9 1FH
What3words reference:
Contact us
Make an enquiry:
Company No. 05174302
VAT No. 844 5092 22
Archive
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- January 2020
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- October 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017