Assignment 4
Columbia Southern University
BOS 3751-15I-3
Unit IV Assignment
Instructions: In Units I and II, you created a top 15 list of safety training required for Carter’s Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Company. In this assignment, we will focus on one department in Carter’s organization, and we will work toward selecting one training topic that will be used for the Unit V and Unit VII Assignments. This assignment involves completing two exercises (Exercises 1 & 2). First, select one of the four departments described in Carter’s organization. Be sure that the department you select has more than two training needs identified on the table you created in the Unit II Assignment. Then, use that information to complete Exercises 1 and 2, which are on the next couple of pages. This assignment provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate the following course learning outcome:
2. Examine safety and health training theories and their applications.
First, review the case about Carter’s Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Company (see Unit I Assignment). Then, follow the instructions below, save all of your work to this document, and submit it in Blackboard for grading.
Exercise 1. This exercise involves conducting a training assessment (or a needs assessment). The purpose of this assessment is to precisely identify three areas: the content, the target audience, and the environment. This is very important, as you want to ensure that you are providing training to support the existing needs. Remember, you have already completed some of this work in Unit II, so use that information to get started. Complete the first table by analyzing the needed content.
| List potential hazards | Identify the knowledge and skills needed | List training topics |
| Cuts and gashesSevered limbsLoss of lifeBack strains Eye damageLoss of hearing | Safety PrecautionsProper use of equipment usedProper use of PPEKnowledge of hazardous noise expoure | Mechanical power Press trainingForging machines trainingPersonal Protective Equipment trainingOccupational Noise Exposure training |
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Complete the next table by analyzing the target audience (or the learners). Feel free to use fictitious information, as the purpose of this exercise is for you to practice utilizing the process of a training assessment (or needs assessment).
| General characteristics | Education and prior knowledge | Preferred learning styles |
| Age 30 – 4580% male 20 % FemaleNormal work hours 7 am – 4 pmMonday – FridayHeight ranges from 5’5 to 6’5Primary language for all is english | All have high school education 30% have attended junior college or technical trainingMost employees have been in their position longer than 5 years | 60% prefer visual learning20% prefer kinesthetic learning10% prefer auditory learning10% prefer concrete learning5% prefer reflective learning5% prefer abstract learning |
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Complete the third table by analyzing the training environment. This is where you can identify the advantages and challenges of the training environment. In other words, think about the opportunities and the limitations that the training environment presents. Feel free to use fictitious information, as the purpose of this exercise is for you to practice utilizing the process of a training assessment (or needs assessment).
| Brief description of the training environment | The environment supports what types of activities | The environment does NOT support what types of activities |
| The training will be held a classroom environment with tables in a U-shaped pattern facing a smartboard w/ projectorEnough space to fit 25 personnel Space in the back of the classroom for hands on training scenarios, has computer with internet access | Lecture style trainingGuided Discussion style trainingHands on training | Hands on training with all equipment used in job |
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Exercise 2. The purpose of this exercise is to utilize the process of preparing goals and objectives for training. First, select one of the topics from the training assessment you just created in Exercise 1, and then complete the steps below by developing goals and objectives for the topic. NOTE: The topic you select will be used for the assignments in Unit V and Unit VII.
2.1 In the space below, complete the following sentence: The goal of this training is to…
The goal of this training is to improve trainee lifting technique and hearing protection usage
2.2 Complete the table below by listing the details for each course objective. The purpose of this step is to begin identifying each part of a course objective before formally writing it.
| Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes Needed | Conditions(Tools, materials, activities, or equipment needed) | Skills | Performance Standards |
| Lifting technique | Back brace, boxes, odd shaped metal | Trainees will be able to lift a variety of boxes and metals with proper technique | Complete job within work center and use proper lifting technique |
| Proper use of hearing protection | Ear plugs | Trainees will be de able to properly use hearing protection | Use Hearing protection in accordance with OSHA standard CFR 1910.95 |
| Use of PPE | Different types of PPE | Trainees will be de able to properly use PPE | Use PPE in accordance with OSHA standard CFR 1910.132 |
2.3 Next, write the course objectives by following the CSP format (i.e., conditions-skill-performance).
a. Upon completion of this training students should be able to:
b. Identify safety hazards, examine job tasks and apply appropriate safety standards
d. Be able to use personal protective equipment appropriately
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