Effective safety procedures and related training programs can literally mean life or death to workers in many industries. It's imperative that companies have effective training programs in place that communicate safe processes and procedures — and ensure that employees retain and use the new information and skills on the job. With a new generation of younger workers who demand more interactive learning experiences, effectiveness is harder to acheive.
Some of our most valued clients tell us that our OptionPower audience response system plays a crucial role in improving the effectiveness of their safety training programs in measureable ways.
Many training programs rely heavily on PowerPoint presentations. But one of key challenges with such presentations is that audience members get tired of sitting in a training class and viewing slides all day. OptionPower software makes PowerPoint an interactive experience. Each session participant uses a handheld wireless keypad to respond to questions posed by the instructor. Learners become active, rather than passive participants.
Even when you have very mature systems in place from a safety perspective, much of the training revolves around company culture. An essential piece of training is looking at how to affect individual safety behavior, and that's where OTI's OptionPower Interactive Response software and wireless keypads make a difference. Instructors can immediately measure and influence perceptions about safety.
Research has shown that getting the audience involved with wireless keypads can boost learning and retention of the materials by 17 percent to 34 percent. A very significant number of saavy companies, including mining and energy companies, food processors and heavy manufacturers have decided to implement OptionPower audience response technology to add an interactive elements and improve safety presentations.
Here are three key benefits that flow from interactive safety training:
- With an OptionPower system and wireless keypads, participants pay closer attention and retain more.
- Discussion flourishes. Because they are able to see how their perspective fits with peers, individuals who were reluctant to speak up feel empowered.
- The culture begins to change in measurable ways.
To learn more about how we have helped other customers with their safety training click here or call us at 407-872-3333. Option Technologies takes pride in providing the most advanced response system hardware and software along with outstanding customer service.
