A Case Study in the Application of the Systematic Approach to Training in the Logging Industry.

Elise Lagerstrom,Sheryl Magzamen,William Brazile,John Rosecrance,Paul Ayers,Lorann Stallones

doi:10.3390/safety5030043

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop and assess a targeted emergency first-aid and safety training program for professional loggers in Montana. There were two key objectives for the program: (1) participant demonstration of recall and retention of key concepts and (2) improved participant reception in comparison to the previous year's training program. The Systematic Approach to Training provided the overall model for the development and conduct of the training program. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were used to assess the effectiveness of the training program. The training program was administered to 873 loggers. Pre-, post-, and follow-up examinations were used to assess recall and retention of key learning objectives, while surveys were used to assess learner reception of the updated training program. Post-training survey data indicated increases in training applicability, understanding of learning objectives, and overall course enjoyment of the updated program in comparison to the previous year's training program. Participants scored significantly higher on the post-training exams, which demonstrated recall of key training objectives. The results obtained by the training evaluation will guide future research and the continued development of the training program to align with ongoing analysis activities and participant suggestions.

Highlights

IntroductionResearchers in the logging industry have focused on the annual rate and characteristics of injuries [3,4,5,6,7,8,9], the effects of mechanization [10,11,12,13,14], workers’ perceptions of the occupational risk [8,11], as well as the development of training strategies [15,16,17]
Administration (OSHA) defines training requirements for the logging industry including “the minimal acceptable first-aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training program for employees engaged in logging activities” [18]
The strength of the training program developed in the current study was the customization of content and delivery specific to the target population of professional loggers in Montana

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Introduction

Researchers in the logging industry have focused on the annual rate and characteristics of injuries [3,4,5,6,7,8,9], the effects of mechanization [10,11,12,13,14], workers’ perceptions of the occupational risk [8,11], as well as the development of training strategies [15,16,17]. The standard includes a list of required topics, as well as acceptable training methods [18]. Continues to be, conducted to determine the needs and best methods of training new, as well as experienced workers, on safe work practices [8,11,16,19]

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