Why evaluate training effectiveness?
The purpose of this research is to understand the multiple factors
influencing occupational education and training effectiveness. NIOSH
evaluates the audience impact of training programs and their components
by investigating:
• Theoretical models gleaned from health
promotion, psychology, learning and educational perspectives
• The role of attitudes, beliefs, behavioral intentions, and
other characteristics of the individual that affect learning and
transfer of learning into action
• Barriers affecting adoption of health and safety behaviors
promoted by training
• Environmental influences on occupational safety and health
training
The results of effectiveness research are often used to improve
a safety training program and/or safety training product. Researchers
determine the optimal approach or media to be used to communicate
and educate audiences about occupational safety and health issues.
The effects of these improvements to training programs/products
is demonstrated through increased audience awareness of a particular
set of health risks, modification of a set of behaviors, development
of sound workplace safety practices, or modifications to the work
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Tools and Methods Used in Evaluation
• Audience surveys
• Focus groups
• Computer-based laboratory testing
• Development of training materials from
brochures to videos
• Field studies
• Statistical analyses
• Education and curriculum development
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