The Barriers To Effective Safety Training: FINDING TRAINING TECHNIQUES that Bridge Generation Gaps

摘要

People of various cultures and generations process and retain information in different ways, making effective communication a challenge. And when you are training workers to be safe on the job, effective communication is key.Trainers need to find new and creative ways to connect with different demographics regarding safety One of the most significant barriers that safety educators face today is teaching different generations of workers. For the first time in modern history, the U.S. work force spans across four generations. Teams are comprised of workers of all ages; 20-year-olds are working alongside veteran workers,some well into their 60s. Each of these generations has different values and perspectives on work and safety It is imperative that we understand these perspectives in order to effectively connect with the workers in these age groups.