Citation

Fernandez JA, Daltuva JA, Robins TG. Am. J. Ind. Med. 2000; 38(5): 598-605.

Affiliation

Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. jafernan@umich.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11025501

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The long-term impact of the United Automobile Workers' (UAW) Industrial Emergency Response Training on health and safety conditions and practices in plants is described. Two strategies are combined in this 24-hour training: the use of peer (worker) trainers and a participant-centered approach, the Small Group Activity Method (SGAM). METHODS: Impact was assessed through a telephone survey of 67 trainees conducted on average 16.8 months post-training. RESULTS: 74% of trainees reported using at least one of the provided written training materials after training. Of those reporting an accident in their facility after training, 88% said it was handled differently because of training. Trainees report that peer-trainers are more knowledgeable and communicate better than do other types of trainers. Trainees also reported that SGAM made training more applicable to their workplace. 98.5% of trainees like the methods utilized. CONCLUSIONS: Worker-trainers and SGAM are effective training methods enhancing the long-term impact of union-based workplace health and safety training programs.

Language: en