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Development and evaluation of an advanced training technology course within a union-based industrial emergency response training program.

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BACKGROUND: The Health and Safety Department of the United Automobile Workers recently introduced the use of Advanced Training Technologies (ATTs) into a previously successful Industrial Emergency Response (IER) program. The new curriculum attempted to ... (Full abstract text below)

Published 2003Apr in Journal: Am J Ind Med (Language : eng)

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1. Am J Ind Med. 2003 Apr;43(4):429-35

Development and evaluation of an advanced training technology course within a union-based industrial emergency response training program.

Fernandez JA, Vazquez L, Daltuva JA, Robins TG, Williams M

Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2029, USA.

BACKGROUND: The Health and Safety Department of the United Automobile Workers recently introduced the use of Advanced Training Technologies (ATTs) into a previously successful Industrial Emergency Response (IER) program. The new curriculum attempted to incorporate web-based technology, while preserving the historical emphasis on the use of peer trainers and the Small Group Activity Method (SGAM) to promote team problem solving and worker empowerment. METHODS: The University of Michigan evaluated the program by administering a survey combining open- and closed-ended questions to trainees. RESULTS: Of the 46 respondents, most rated the program very highly, found that the use of internet technology allowed faster access to current information, reported peer trainers as one of program aspects they liked best, and did not find working in groups of three per computer difficult. CONCLUSIONS: It is possible to enhance a workplace health and safety training program through the introduction of ATT without compromising participant-centered, group learning program philosophies.

PMID : 12645098 [PubMed - Indexed for MEDLINE]

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First Name	LastName	Initials
Jennifer A	Fernandez	JA
Luis	Vazquez	L
Judith A	Daltuva	JA
Thomas G	Robins	TG
Melina	Williams	M

Affiliation: Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2029, USA.

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