About EBSA15 - Course B. Developing and sustaining behavioral-based safety programmes (full day)

Instructor:
Sean Kaufman, Emory University, Atlanta, GA/USA

Description:
You don't teach a child how to swim with PowerPoint, so why do we spend so much time training people with PowerPoint? We must acknowledge that training does not end with the transfer of a standard operating procedure. Laboratory safety is not just about what we know, it is about what we do. Doing is behavior and behavioral-based biosafety programmes must be included when preparing staff to work in laboratory environments. This program will utilize the model of behavioral evolution to discuss how behavioral-based safety programs benefit laboratory staff. We will discuss levels of learners, writing measurable training objectives, facilitating valid program evaluations - allowing us to capture valuable information needed to demonstrate course effectiveness of the behavioral-based training programs. Participants will be asked to engage in an interactive discussion with several practical-based exercises demonstrating behavioral training practices including modeling, shaping, and utilizing mental noise to increase behavior or cognitive engagement. After completing this program, participants will be able to discuss the profound differences between traditional training models and effective behavioral-based safety training programs.