Having in-house personal safety trainers enables organizations to deliver high-quality, customized safety training programs that are aligned with their specific needs, culture, and objectives. By investing in internal training capacity, organizations can promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, ultimately enhancing the well-being and productivity of their workforce.
Having in-house personal safety trainers offers several advantages for organizations:
Equip staff with the knowledge and skills to deliver personal safety training within the organisation.
Help employees identify potential risks and respond safely in challenging situations.
Promote safer working practices and awareness across teams and departments.
In-house trainers can respond quickly to emerging safety issues or incidents by providing targeted training and support to employees as needed. Their proximity to the organization’s operations allows for timely intervention and resolution of safety concerns.
Employing in-house trainers can be more cost-effective than outsourcing training to external providers. While there may be initial costs associated with hiring and training in-house trainers, the long-term savings from reduced external training costs can be significant.
In-house trainers are readily accessible to employees, allowing for more frequent and convenient training sessions. This accessibility ensures that employees have regular opportunities to receive training and updates on safety procedures, reducing the likelihood of safety lapses or compliance issues.
In-house trainers provide continuity and consistency in safety training programs. They are familiar with the organization’s safety policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring that training materials and methods remain consistent over time and across different departments or locations.
In-house trainers have the flexibility to adjust training schedules and content based on the organization’s needs and priorities. They can easily accommodate changes in staffing levels, operational requirements, or emerging safety concerns, ensuring that training remains relevant and effective.
In-house trainers understand the organization’s culture and values, allowing them to integrate safety messages and practices seamlessly into the workplace culture. They can reinforce the importance of safety as a core value and promote a positive safety culture among employees.
In-house trainers can tailor safety training programs to the specific needs, risks, and work environments of the organization. They have a deep understanding of the organization’s operations, culture, and safety protocols, allowing them to develop training materials and methods that are highly relevant and effective.
In-house trainers have a vested interest in the success and well-being of their colleagues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and trust among employees. They can engage employees in safety initiatives, solicit feedback, and empower them to take ownership of their own safety and the safety of their colleagues.
Identify risks and early warning signs of aggression.
Use practical strategies to manage personal safety risks.
Stay calm and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
Learn simple methods to escape from physical confrontation.
All our courses are tailored to reflect the needs and values of our clients. The course focuses as much on prevention of violence and aggression as it does escape techniques. The techniques are taught as a last resort and emphasises the importance of situational awareness, positive behaviour management and verbal and nonverbal de-escalation techniques.
The course is designed for those who already have some experience of delivering training but can also be tailored towards those who have had no or little training experience by including content on:
The course is taught in a student-centred interactive style and we would expect delegates to do the same in all their courses. The techniques taught have been well researched and are safe and ethical. With our methods there is no intent to harm the other person; The main aim is to use simple movements to extricate yourself from a grab or hold or to use to defend against an assault, in order to get away from the situation.
The course is accredited by OCNCredit4Learning. The assessment process is non-threatening and This gives the delegates opportunity to prepare for their courses back in the workplace. The trainer will make every attempt to put the delegates at ease and create a safe learning environment. Delegates are required to run a short training session which is observed by the trainer and their peers. Feedback is delivered both by the other delegates on the trainer. If a delegate feels unhappy with their session they have the chance to deliver it again.
The delegates will receive a qualification which has no end date but we do insist that as part of ongoing professional development that the trainers do update their skills regularly.
Delegates are encouraged to identify practical common-sense solutions to either avoid reduce or manage potential risks to personal safety whist working alone (including working out and about, home visits, travel, 1:1 meetings and working in a building alone).
This session will allow delegates to share best practice in:
Delegates will learn how the laws relating to reasonable force relate to their work
Delegates learn the importance of safety on the course by completing:
Delegates will practice the following movements (if relevant):
Delegates will be asked to run a short mini session and receive feedback from colleagues and the trainer.
Overall, a lone worker train the trainer program offers numerous benefits for organizations, including cost-effectiveness, customization, consistency, in-house expertise, empowerment, sustainability, tailored support, and continuous improvement. By investing in internal training capacity, organizations can ensure that their lone worker training programs are effective, relevant, and responsive to the needs of their staff and operations.
Jackie Dolan has been delivering Personal Safety Train the Trainer courses for over twenty years.
Courses are delivered with extensive experience in personal safety training across different organisations.
Testimonials and references supporting our successful training programmes are available on request.
Duration
Maximum number of delegates 12
Accreditation if required is through OCN Credit for Learning.
Yes – you can email the trainer any time after the course for support or further information.
No – the physicality is minimal if included
Yes – we would recommend every 12 months initially followed by a biannual refresher
Training Manual
PowerPoint Presentation
Comfortable clothing. We do not insist that delegates wear tracksuit and trainers but to wear the clothes they carry out their duties in providing it’s not a tight skirt and high heels!(if breakaway is included)
Delegates will have to deliver a mini session and complete a questionnaire
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