Safety Videos.. which do you recommend.

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Permalink Reply by Matt Blake on October 22, 2008 at 11:21pm

My opinion: videos are poor substitutes for live presentations and are rarely effective as training aids. The only video I recommend or use is Remember Charlie.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Rodriguez on October 25, 2008 at 9:40pm

Hello Matt,

Thank you for replying. I am with you when it comes to just plugging in a video and leaving the room. I agree that we need to do more when we can. I have had somewhat of a success with the video's, but only when I supplemented with verbal training and documented with a small, simple review test that we went over to ensure that all understood. I'm still one to believe, the more senses we touch during a training, the more likely the person will remember a larger percentage of the material. Once again, thank you for replying.


Dawn

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Permalink Reply by Carmela Sanchez on October 23, 2008 at 9:04am

Here in Coastal Training Technologies, we offer blended solutions. we work with our customers' need and what they wanted to accomplish how i they would like to accomplish it. I'll be more than happy to talk to you more about it, please e-mail me @ carmelas@coastal.com or i can contact you and we offer free previews. let me know how i can help.



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Permalink Reply by John Miley on October 23, 2008 at 3:19pm

I realize we hate to hear “it depends”, nevertheless experience has taught me that a variety of training media options (DVD, PowerPoint, Tailgate Talk; etc) with consideration in the company’s operation and the Safety Officer ’s level of safety knowledge plays a major role in my recommendation for a training media solution to clients.

I have clients that the DVD serves as an advantage in the short term, however I would be negligent if I did not point out one of the disadvantages is the limit ability to personalize training to their specific industry or facility activity or operation.
I usually started a business on DVD while I conduct OSHA Outreach, Train-the-trainer, and specialized training and after the Safety Officer is more comfortable with the subject matter I transition to PowerPoint slides that have been personalized with photos of their facilities and operations.

There are business that an online training solution meets their needs most effectively, while others most employees or contractors do not have access to the internet. It depends, sorry!

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Rodriguez on October 26, 2008 at 9:02am

Hi John,

Once again you direct me to think in more than one direction. I appreciate the time you take to research things so thoroughly. I will be forwarding this information to my associate.

Dawn

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Permalink Reply by Carmela Sanchez on October 23, 2008 at 7:25pm

That's very well said John! You actually covered all those areas that need to consider in picking what training option ot solution to choose. If there's anything i can and our company can help please don't hesitate to contact me:

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Permalink Reply by John Miley on October 23, 2008 at 7:36pm

Carmela, I will be with a client tomorrow, I hopefully next week we can talk.

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Permalink Reply by Carmela Sanchez on October 24, 2008 at 8:28pm

That's awesome John :) I look forward talking to you sometime next week... happy weekend!

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Rodriguez on October 25, 2008 at 9:31pm

Thank you Carmela, you have provided a wealth of information. I will pass all of this information to my associate.

Dawn

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Permalink Reply by Carmela Sanchez on October 26, 2008 at 5:58am

You're welcome Dawn, anytime :)

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Permalink Reply by Jason A Beck on October 24, 2008 at 5:40pm

I've used different services but I was happiest with ERI Safety videos.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Rodriguez on October 25, 2008 at 9:30pm

Thank you for your response Jason. I am presently assisting an associate with this discussion. I appreciate every input.

Dawn

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