Enhancing worker's learning from Online Site Safety Induction Programs: What factors hinder mine workers from learning?

Rebecca Kidd; Michael Nagel

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Enhancing worker's learning from Online Site Safety Induction Programs: What factors hinder mine workers from learning?

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Enhancing worker's learning from Online Site Safety Induction Programs: What factors hinder mine workers from learning?

Rebecca Kidd and Michael Nagel

Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, Vol.30(3), pp.1-16

2014

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Curriculum and Pedagogy

online

safety induction

workplace learning

In Australia safety training for mine workers is compulsory and workers cannot carry out any task at a mine site unless they have completed induction training. Online training programs in the mining industry are becoming more popular with the most common uses for e-learning being induction and regulatory training. Many companies focus on the technological aspects of their online learning programs and not the adult learning theories which underpin effective design. This paper offers insights into the challenges and opportunities found within online safety induction programs, based on a recent study in this field. The research itself examined mine workers' perceptions of online site safety induction programs using quantitative and qualitative measures. The findings of this study suggest that the barriers to workers' learning were mainly related to the design aspects of the program, particularly excessive, irrelevant and/or repetitive information.

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Title: Enhancing worker's learning from Online Site Safety Induction Programs: What factors hinder mine workers from learning?
Authors: Rebecca Kidd (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Michael Nagel (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, Vol.30(3), pp.1-16
Publisher: CCH Australia Limited
Date published: 2014
ISSN: 1837-9362
Organisation Unit: School of Education - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448881002621
Output Type: Journal article

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