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Bridging the Gap: Using Virtual Reality for Subject Matter Posterity

Many of us have been fortunate to have worked with a special mentor or trainer that took a vested interest in us, or our career path. They were not only interested in the success of the project and company, but interested in the success and learning of their colleagues.

By: Elle Field

Bridging the Gap: Using Virtual Reality for Subject Matter Posterity

These people took tremendous pride in learning their craft and sharing that with others. With so many changes in our workforce, what happens to all the experience and critical skills of those that are soon to retire? They are leaving and taking the value and benefit of their experience with them.

Hand and Arm Signals

Here at trainPOINT we’re working hard to prevent work-related incidents and fatalities, which led to creating a virtual work environment to teach future spotters how to perform signals to safely direct an operator.

By: Jashua Montanez

Hand and Arm Signals

When it comes to the many responsibilities that a spotter has in any work environment, being an extra pair of eyes and ears is crucial in helping the equipment operator complete their tasks safely.

The Importance of Realism in Virtual Reality Training

Simulated training, whether it is in person or in a virtual reality setting, will always have a need to be realistic.

By: Mark Cristobal

The Importance of Realism in Virtual Reality Training

The goal is to provide training that mirrors real-life situations and work processes so that trainees can come out with skills that may be hard to teach in traditional classroom settings.

What is ESG?

Many companies have begun to implement new safety and environmental protocols designed to expand protection beyond their employees, but to also include subcontractors, customers, and suppliers.

By: Michael Dodds

What is ESG?

These protocols encompass the protection and preservation of natural resources and the Earth for future generations. As these new protocols are implemented, performance indicators and targets will need to be set to determine if the plan is achieving its goals.

Hazardous Energy Demonstration Training

Cultivate hazard recognition culture with Serious Training Games and transitionalREALITY.

April 2024

Hazardous Energy Demonstration Training

Detailed training modules that provide value to the workplace while improving your employees overall job performance.

Improving Hazard Recognition Skills Using Emerging Virtual Technology

By: Matthew Law, DrPH, CSP, REHS/RS
Manager, Customer Safety Strategy, W.W. Grainger Inc.

October 2023

Improving Hazard Recognition Skills Using Emerging Virtual Technology

Hazard recognition is a critical element to improving occupational safety and health (OSH) outcomes in the workplace. While workers may enter the workplace with a baseline of hazard recognition skills, many organizations aim to improve these abilities through training.

transitionalREALITY: Real-World Training Environments

By: Travis Kruse, PhD, CSP, CHMM, LSO, GR-IOSH
Senior Director Safety & Sustainability Solutions Strategy
Chair, Board of Certified Safety Professionals Foundation

September 2023

transitionalREALITY: Real-World Training Environments

trainPOINT partners with a global leader in broad line distribution with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. They achieve their purpose by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with innovative technology and deep customer relationships.

Natural Disaster Preparedness

Are you and your family prepared for a disaster? Do you have a plan for what you and your family will do should a disaster strike your home or area?

September 2022

Natural Disaster Preparedness

To bring awareness to the importance of being prepared, FEMA and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has designated September as National Preparedness Month. Since 2004, FEMA has used the month of September to highlight the importance of being prepared and the steps you should take to protect yourself and family.

Vehicle Theft Prevention

According to NHTSA data, there are over 800,000 people affected by vehicle theft annually. In 2020, this resulted in a cost of over $7 billion to vehicle owners. In response to this, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared July as Vehicle Theft Prevention Month.

July 2022

Vehicle Theft Prevention

These incidents are not simple “smash and grabs” resulting in the loss of radios and vehicle contents or people stealing wheel covers. Car thieves will take anything they see valuable: doors, engines, transmissions, air bags, radios, GPS units, cell phones, iPads, laptops, and purses. Catalytic convertor theft has seen a significant increase over recent years due to the precious metals used in them.

National Electrical Safety

Sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation and endorsed by the National Fire Protection Association, National Electrical Safety Month promotes awareness and education regarding home electrical hazards, electrical fire safety, and the safety of workers exposed to electrical hazards.

May 2022

National Electrical Safety

Electrical safety is an important theme at work, and at home. In the workplace, according to data published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), electrical fatalities saw a 24% decrease in 2021 from 2020.

Workplace Fall Protection

Falls to lower levels continues to rank amongst the most frequent cause of workplace injuries and fatalities. The reasons these incidents occur can have their origins in several areas.

May 2022

Workplace Fall Protection

The use of audits, assessments, and observation programs can proactively identify system weaknesses, as well as improper employee behaviors and beliefs.

Mental Health & Well Being

With so much going on in our lives and the world at large, mental stress can seem inevitable at times. The stresses of work and family life, on top of concerns driven by events around the world, can begin to feel overwhelming.

May 2022

Mental Health & Well Being

These signs may not always be easy to spot in ourselves. We can often be blind to these affects. It is important that we pay close attention to changes in how we feel each day. If you’re not feeling like yourself, don’t ignore it.

Distracted Driving Awareness

According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, almost 9% of fatalities from motor vehicle accidents in 2021 involved distracted driving. In addition to the fatalities, there were over 424,000 people injured in motor vehicle accidents involving distracted drivers.

April 2022

Distracted Driving Awareness

Though there was a reduction in the number of distracted driving related fatalities between 2020 and 2021, there was an increase in the number of accidents resulting in injuries. Overall, the number of fatalities and injuries from distracted driving has increased over the past five years.

National Drug & Alcohol

Substance abuse in the workplace can have impacts that effect the organization. These effects are not just restricted to operational impacts; workplace substance abuse can effect the employee, their co-workers, and those touched by the employee outside of the workplace.

March 2022

National Drug & Alcohol

Research into the effects of substance abuse has shown that employees who abuse drugs and alcohol have a significant increase in taking unexcused absences, being late for work, quitting or being fired within the first year of employment, be involved in a safety incident, and to file a workers’ compensation claim.

National Ladder Safety

Each year a large number of people around the world are injured or killed by falling from a ladder. In 2021, OSHA estimated that 20% of fatal and days away from work injuries in general industry were related to falls from ladders. These events typically occur because the person is not properly using the ladder.

March 2022

National Ladder Safety

When ascending and descending ladders, ensuring you maintain 3-points of control is critical to your safety. By following the 3-points of control guidelines, you provide yourself with both stability and a safety back-up should you slip or misplace your foot.

Hazardous Energy Demonstration Training

Train your employees, anywhere, anytime, on any device. Our training content is available 24/7/365.

April 2024

Hazardous Energy Demonstration Training

Detailed training modules that provide value to the workplace while improving your employees overall job performance.

Improving Hazard Recognition Skills Using Emerging Virtual Technology

By: Matthew Law, DrPH, CSP, REHS/RS
Manager, Customer Safety Strategy,
W.W. Grainger Inc.

October 2023

Improving Hazard Recognition Skills Using Emerging Virtual Technology

transitionalREALITY: Real-World Training Environments

By: Travis Kruse, PhD, CSP, CHMM, LSO, GR-IOSH
Senior Director Safety & Sustainability Solutions
Chair, Board of Certified Safety
Professionals Foundation

September 2023