The Language of Safety and Health Signs and Signals in the Wood Industry

- LSHSSWI (LANSAWOOD)

Leonardo da Vinci Programme

Contract No. 134575-LLP-2007-BG-LMP

2nd Partner Meeting

Athens, 17-21 September 2008

Photeinos SantasOikoTechnics Institute

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

• Objectives• Specifications• State of the Art• Target Groups• Learning Tools & Approaches• Assessment

LANSAWOOD Project Methodology

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Objectives

• To teach the language of safety, health signs, signals and signboards to the target groups (see below)

• To make target groups aware of risk factors

• To make target groups aware of the importance of personal protective equipment in dealing with work accidents

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To contribute in reducing the occupational accident rate in the wood industry, in accordance with the objective of the Community Health and Safety Strategy at work 2007-2012, which aims to reduce by 25% the total incidence rate of accidents at work per 100.000 workers in the EU 27.

Ultimate project goal

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SpecificationsThe training methodology will be based on case studies and

must PROVIDE:

1. Cutting edge training material continuously updated and customized by target group

2. Clearly defined objectives with measurable results for individual self-monitoring and progress assessment

3. Teacher-student interaction, although students should be able to proceed at their own pace in a self-study environment

4. Dissemination to widely dispersed and not easily accessible target groups within project-partner countries

5. Consistent training methodology across partner countries and teachers, and across trainees of different age, educational background and culture

6. Permanent association of safety signs with respective risks and constant reminders of safe work practices for accident prevention

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The training methodology must AVOID:1. Using proprietary or copyrighted material (e.g.

software, file formats, fonts, etc), except for “fair use”

2. Breaching the Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data; i.e. names or features identifying facilities, companies, individuals, etc should be kept confidential

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Training methodology subjects

• Legislation• Risk Factors• Personal Protective Equipment• Signs & Signboards • Signals in the Wood Industry

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Today, learning is…

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andStudent

Self-improvement/study

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Computers + Education e-LearningType of education where the medium of instruction is computer technology

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TRADITIONAL VS. MODERN LEARNING METHODOLOGIES

Students• more active learning

(through search)• must be directed to the

appropriate sources

Teachers• must keep up with the wealth of

available information and

• must guide effectively the students to the appropriate sources

• CHALLENGES– Transition to new

forms (e-books, presentations, online animated tutorials, etc)

– Slow adoption of new technologies

– Costs (Equipment & labor)

– Copyrights of legacy materials

• OPPORTUNITIES– New learning tool– Wealth of new & old

educational material (audiovisual & hard copy)

– Improved & Subject-specific knowledge (through email, chat rooms, online expert groups, etc)

– Wide and cost-effective knowledge distribution

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e-Learning

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Target Groups

• Vocational school students (16-19 years old)• University students (17-21 years old) • Professionals in the woodworking industry

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Customized training

• Determined on the basis of: Target group needs for safety training Career outlook Prospective safety role

• Describes the essential level of training/knowledge, and

• Emphasizes a group-specific combination of training subjects

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Needs for safety training: Established by the answers to the questionnaires

Career outlook: They will be probably employed in a woodworking plant as a technician after receiving on the job training

Prospective Safety Role: Responsible for their own safety, and maybe for the safety of their colleagues in emergencies

Essential training/knowledge:

General knowledge of each of five subjects Learn to detect and obey at all times signs &

signboards related to their personal health and safety, and

Should become proficient in the language of signs & signals

Emphasis: Attitude training, i.e. imprinting of machinery/tool-independent safety awareness at the individual level

Vocational school students

Training plan

• Objectives

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• State of the Art

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Needs for safety training: Established by the answers to the questionnaires

Career outlook: They will probably be employed in a woodworking facility as supervisor of safety, production, etc. As such, they will need thorough knowledge of the national and European legislation

Prospective Safety Role: Responsible for the safety of themselves and a group of professionals; they supervise and reinforce safety implementation at work

Essential training/knowledge:

Receive deep knowledge of legislation, risk factors, signs, signals & signboards, and personal protective equipment

Emphasis: • Proficient in legislation & technical issues at the facility level

• Experts in training other professionals or trainees

University students

Training plan

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Needs for safety training: Established by the answers to the questionnaires

Career outlook: Employed in a woodworking facility probably as a specialized worker, technician, etc. Work under high pressure as their skills are vital for the operation of complicated machines, and production might depend on them. As such, they may become bored at times due to repeated use of tools, drifting attention, repetitive eye and/or body movements, etc.

Prospective Safety Role: Responsible for themselves, and maybe for their colleagues in emergencies

Essential training/knowledge:

Receive broad knowledge of all five subjects, with perhaps lesser importance on legislation

Emphasis: Frequent training on:• Risk factors• Personal protective equipment• Signs and signals

Professionals

Training plan

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Learning Approach

Training materials will include:– Theory Modules – Practice Modules

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Theory Modules • PowerPoint Presentations (Tips & Hints)• Multimedia Content

– Collect audiovisual material, e.g.» Woodworking facility videos

• Photos – Example1– Example2– Example3

• etc

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Practice Modules

• Case studies (TBA)– Form sample1

– Form sample2

– Form sample3

• Tests & Quizzes – True or False

– Fill in the Gaps

– Multiple Choice

– Matching type

• Crossword puzzles• Index card simulations• In-class discussion topics

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Learning Tools

These tools will be demonstrated after the presentation

• Hot Potatoes • Rapid Rote™• Genius™ (for Apple)• Crossword Compiler

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Assessment• Appropriate

Measurable & immediate results

• Effective 3-4X increase in academic performance faster

promotion path bell-shape grading curve shifting to the right

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Assessment• Acceptable

over 50 educational institutions using it globally

• Added benefits Instructors save time from grading exams

• Purchase cost Free for state-funded institutions

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LANSAWOOD MethodologyRecap

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