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right checks and balances , but if AI can help manufacturers produce materials faster without damaging quality , then we should embrace it .
Ultimately , technology enables you to take an evidence-based approach to training . This means tailored learning that ’ s relevant for your people , which in turn makes for a more engaged workforce . By avoiding formal training sessions booked months in advance , you embed training into how your team mitigates risk every day - a continuous health and safety loop .
Manufacturers are all at different stages of digital transformation , such as digitizing work instructions and automating parts of their operations . If your business is already moving towards paperless ways of working , then ensure training is part of the process .
Rethinking training
People who are passionate about workplace health and safety know that it ’ s really about culture – how engaged your staff are with
their roles , development and skills . Embracing a technology-led approach can bring a host of benefits .
Yes , it can put the right information in the right hands at the right time , which could save some from injury or worse . But the best training also unlocks existing knowledge within your employees , increases their confidence in everyday tasks , and shifts their mindset from tick-box exercise to continuous improvement . Groans and eyerolls are optional . ■
Mike Welch www . safetyculture . com
Mike Welch is the Managing Director of SafetyCulture Training , part of the global technology company SafetyCulture , which helps frontline teams find a better way of working . The SafetyCulture platform powers over a billion workplace checks each year , helps delivers approximately 75,000 lessons per day , and informs millions of corrective actions . In the UK , customers of SafetyCulture ’ s award-winning products include Muller , Unilever , and Donaldson Group .
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