Has OSHA Training Reached a New Horizon?

As a training company whose clientele stretches across every industry, nobody knows better than us that learning and development training delivery methods have changed — possibly forever — because of an evolving workforce affected by coronavirus fears, stay at home orders, and social distancing.

Today, thanks to greatly improved technology, virtual instructor-led training (VILT) has become a fantastic cost-effective option for most companies. And we’re seeing exceptional success with our customers that need OSHA-specific training for remote and off-site workers or teams working in multiple locations.

Why does VILT work so well for OSHA-related topics?

People learn in different ways. Depending on the school of thought you prescribe to, there are anywhere from four to eight different learning styles for workers. Anyone who has bought an OSHA training software package over the last 20 years knows that it might work great for some workers but not everyone. Unfortunately, for most OSHA training, close doesn't count. There's too much potential risk involved.

On the other hand, VILT is led by a live, well-trained instructor who knows how to “read the room” and deliver the material in a way everyone understands. And for those who need it, that means there’s an actual living and breathing expert online who can answer questions and immediately clear up misunderstandings. With a lot of online training, it's not done live so there is no chance for back-and-forth discussion.

So, no matter if your group needs their 10-hour cards, learn the latest recordkeeping regulations, or just refresh their annual safety training, this virtual classroom learning works.

Here are more benefits of virtual instructor-led training for critical OSHA topics:

Customized Content for Your Team. Whether it is helping your employees focus on your organization’s core values and leadership competencies or offering tailored training to teach new skills or refreshers on the latest OSHA regulations, SkillPath’s virtual instructor-led training focuses specifically on the needs of your team.

 

Experienced Facilitators. Facilitators who deliver VILT specialize in creating interactive and collaborative learning experiences. Organizations also have the option of bringing in two or more facilitators who work in tandem to answer questions and interact more effectively.

 

Enhanced Software. Virtual training software programming allows for enhanced collaboration, such as breakout rooms, real-time chats, and question-and-answer sessions, classroom exercises, and polls.

 

Expert Implementation. SkillPath’s virtual training is designed to provide learning experiences that overcome all learning and logistical challenges. Our technical team makes virtual training easy, even for less tech-savvy learners.

 

Enriched Company Culture. Virtual training equips employees with new skills critical to the daily performance of their jobs. That not only benefits the company’s culture, but it also shows your workforce that you are investing in their future.

 

Convenient Learning. Virtual training removes the location and time limitations of traditional instructor-led classroom training and allows learners to absorb content and engage with their peers when and where they learn best.

 

Flexible Scheduling. Participants can attend training anytime, anywhere.  VILT training events can be recorded to provide access to participants who are unable to attend or for repeat viewings.

 

Minimized Disruptions. Because the training is virtual, it limits disruptions to productivity and allows employees to easily transition to their training events from work projects with minimal workflow interruptions.

 

Employee Collaboration. VILT allows employees to collaborate, brainstorm and solve problems. When employees engage with their colleagues in a productive way, it also benefits the workplace culture and sets the tone that all employees who participate in training are aligned in their learning and held accountable.

 

Knowledge Retention. Content can be delivered in short bursts of learning, which can be repeated and broken down to make it more manageable and memorable.

 

Now, here is where I point out that VILT is different from Virtual Reality Training (VRT) in which the learner is immersed in a virtual world to learn things that are dangerous or cost-prohibitive in high-risk fields. Things like practicing operating a crane on a foggy work site or defusing explosive devices. You know ... run of the mill stuff. While also exceptionally useful, VRT is different.

If you’re interested in finding out more about bringing our VILT to your company for OSHA training now and in the post-coronavirus workplace, contact us here.  

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