Posted By Ian Clay1
I am currently looking at different methods of delivering training within a maintenance and repair construction environment. The courses on manual handling that are delivered are classroom based and take aproximately 4 hours. Our workforce have not found these useful in the past.
we are looking at shorter briefing sessions with a video to outline the issues.
what do others recomend as a minimum. there are obviously the usefulness issues to consider and the audience.
Any help would be useful

Posted By Bob Youel

class room training compliments field training and in my experience does not work on its own, especially if its 4 hours long

reality 'in the field' training is a must

Posted By Darren (Daz) Fraser
As with any training, it needs to be relevant to the environment and the task, therefore the suggestion regarding in house filming is IMHO far superior than a standard off the shelf DVD on its own.

I would use both to supplement each other, and still complete in less than 4 hours.

If you do decide to use the camcorder route, may I suggest you film as is, and then film a sequence employing a suitable technique, (will not say correct as a back injury prevents me from following exact posture, but with a slight adaption can lift safely).

Make the training fun, rather than standard sit there trying to stay awake, and I am positive you will achieve a far greater and positive response.