ANSI Z490.1-2009Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, & Environmental Training

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ANSI Z490.1-2009ANSI Z490.1-2009Criteria for Accepted Criteria for Accepted

Practices in Safety, Health, & Practices in Safety, Health, & Environmental TrainingEnvironmental Training

Craig Schroll, CSP, CETPresidentFIRECON

Craig@FIRECON.com

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ObjectivesObjectives

• Why a standard is useful

• Overview of the standard

• Implementation

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Why Have a StandardWhy Have a Standard

• Common framework

• Baseline requirements

• Ensure minimum elements are provided in training process

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GeneralGeneral

• Performance oriented

• Broad based representation on committee

• Essential elements of effective training process

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VoluntaryVoluntary

• ANSI Standards are generally not adopted specifically by regulation – they do not carry the force of law

• They may be used in court

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If AdoptedIf Adopted

• Standard requirements are mandatory

• Severability of sections – comply only with portions of the standard that apply

• Details established by you• Continuous improvement

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FormatFormat

• Two column style

• Mandatory items on left

• Explanatory information on right

• Appendix – guidance only

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Accepted vs. Best Accepted vs. Best PracticesPractices

• Accepted was final decision of committee

• More inclusive

• Broadest possible audience

• Maximum benefit to the most users

• “Best” is a rapidly moving target

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IntroductionIntroduction

• Scope

• Purpose

• Application

• Definitions

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Scope & ApplicationScope & Application

• All safety, health & environmental training• Stand alone• Part of another training program

• Applicable portions of standard

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ChaptersChapters• Training program administration and

management

• Training development

• Training delivery

• Training evaluation

• Documentation and record keeping

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Administration & ManagementAdministration & Management

• Integrate training process

• Identify & provide appropriate resources

• Establish accountability

• Introduces following chapters

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Training DevelopmentTraining Development

• Systematic process including;

• Needs assessment,

• Learning objectives,

• Course design,

• Evaluation strategy, and

• Criteria for completion

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Needs AssessmentNeeds Assessment• Is training needed?

• If training is needed• Audience • Required knowledge & skills• Job analysis & site specific information• Trainee abilities including language• Previous training• Regulatory requirements

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Instructional MaterialsInstructional Materials

• Appropriate to:• Target audience• Delivery method• Learn objectives

• Trainer’s guide

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Training DeliveryTraining Delivery

• Trainer criteria:• Subject matter expertise,• Training delivery skills, and• Continuing education

• Trainer to trainee ratio

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Training DeliveryTraining Delivery

• Planning & preparation

• Participant safety & comfort

• Adequate materials

• Delivery methods

• Timely feedback

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Training EvaluationTraining Evaluation

• Training program

• Training process

• Training results

• Criteria determined during development

• Essential to process

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Documentation & Documentation & RecordkeepingRecordkeeping

• Essential to effective process

• Some governmental requirements

• Internal verification

• All phases

• Attempt was made throughout to make this simple & useful

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AnnexesAnnexes

• References

• Training course development guidelines

• Training delivery guidelines

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ImplementationImplementation

• Structured process that ensures appropriate items are handled

• Forces thoughtful consideration of what works and does not to foster improvement

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ImplementationImplementation

• Does not mandate a specific approach but does require that we develop an appropriate approach

• Standard encourages innovation while ensuring that it meets the objectives

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ImplementationImplementation

• Provides consistency across various phases of your training programs

• Provides a way to evaluate various training providers

• Encourages a broader view of the training process

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ImplementationImplementation

• Even if you decided not to adopt the standard there is much information in it that may be used to improve your training process

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Questions?Questions?