Posted By Phillipe good luck !

Posted By Gary IMD(UK) Hi Steve, I'm glad you see it as an opportunity (your last paragraph) rather than a grind as this person is more than likely looking forward to their day with you! In terms of how to make it enjoyable, try getting them involved, make it practical and communicative, rather than 'one way' 'Teaching', and above all make it relevant to the real world and their own job. I have a small attention span and if I'm not involved, then fall asleep easily!! In terms of the manual handling, unfortunately there is a fear that all training is 'classroom' based. I deliver courses on H & S that are pragmatic, practical, the right amount of theory and give attendees an opportunity to try out the learning. i.e. Get them manual handling (under supervision initially), get them to carry out a risk assessment. If you were training someone to become a bricklayer, you wouldn't lecture them and tell them to read a book would you? You'd actually get them laying bricks! Badly at first, perhaps, but they will certainly know how to improve. When I first became involved with H & S training, it was my personal mission to ensure all my workshops were enjoyable and the learning taken away. Call me big-headed or even arrogant but the comments I receive during and after the workshops and my repeat business makes me very proud! Take care

Posted By Jonathan Breeze Steve, Don't cancel the training session. Why not get the trainee to play "Beaker" to your "Bunsen". Involve them in the preparation of the course or get them to look through the slides and provide any input. Complete some demonstrations together of e.g. safe lifting techniques (obviously without actual loads) during the presentation. Talk them through a suitably anonymised accident investigation you recently did, and see if their findings are similar to yours. It's somthing I'm also giving thought to at the moment as I may be having a placement in the near future.

Posted By Jonathan Breeze Basically that means you can't send them off to do their own thing unsupervised. I think that involving them in the training is acceptable in this context, you are there with them in a controlled environment. It's the sort of thing they might be expected to do at school in a drama lesson. However, do check beforehand with the placement superviser as interpretation of this clause varies about the country.

Posted By Neal Clark Steven, we have recently launched Wiseup2work, a new website targeted at under 19s which aims to raise awareness of health and safety. The site includes interactive games, a chat forum and our national competition, SpeakUp which gives young people the chance to win VIP work experience days and iPod packs. Wiseup2work also features materials and guidance for teachers, training providers and employers. You can access the site by visiting www.wiseup2work.co.uk Hope that helps, Neal Clark, Web Co-ordinator

Posted By Vicky Pye hi steven I am a H & S Advisor for the Learning & Skills Council & would recommend you have a look on our webiste www.safelearner.info. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me

Posted By Diane Thomason We have had work experience students (School pupils) for a week at a time. They did enjoy it as we took them out on investigations etc, got them doing a bit of measuring and that sort of stuff, got one of them doing some plotting on a map, and they found it interesting. One student said it was the best placement they have had, as the others just had them photocopying nearly all day! As others have said, it's the work shadowing approach that works best - they can come with you and assist you.

Posted By Chris Pope let them write the report.