Can your safety training be more impactful? Yes, it can with microlearning! ⚡
Microlearning is a training method that breaks down complex topics into short, focused chunks (under 10 minutes optimally) that can be easily understood and remembered…a crucial goal with safety training…understood and remembered. ✅
Here are 5 reasons a company should seriously consider incorporating microlearning in its training program.
First, these short sessions can fit easily into your worker’s busy daily routines–much better than hour long sessions–and they are less disruptive to the project’s production schedule. 🗓️
Second, companies can touch on more topics with more frequent but short sessions. OSHA standards require that employee training be conducted at least once a year and a lot of companies only do this minimum. But is once a year really enough to ensure that safety remains a top priority? 🤔
Third, microlearning is a potent way to improve learning. Shorter instructional sessions on a single concept allow learners to better absorb information. Having more frequent sessions is proven to be more effective for retaining that knowledge. 🧠
Fourth, with training broken down into short chunks, updating training could be more easily done. If there is a new safety protocol or new equipment or new work environment, the entire training program doesn’t necessarily have to change, just specific segments adjusted or even added. 🔄
Lastly, microlearning is meant to be more interactive. Common methods of applying lessons are through smartphone apps that are used anytime, in-person toolbox talks before shifts, and virtual reality simulations that immerse the user. Interactive learning encourages workers to be more engaged and open to training and actually increases worker confidence. 👍
With microtraining, safety is always top of mind, without taking too much time.
Keep training frequent and focused. Stay safe with microtraining. 🛡️