Novel training concepts and techniques used to increase safety awareness in the laboratory animal facility.
Training makes an important contribution to maintaining a safe working environment, but trainees may have problems achieving maximum information retention if they are not motivated and interested. The authors describe an innovative safety training program that has been well received by employees and associated with a 62% drop in workplace injuries over a two-year period.
Pallozzi
Wendi A
WA
Department of Laboratory Animal Resources, Merck Research Laboratories, West Point, PA 19486, USA. wendi_pallozzi@merck.com
Harshyne
Larry A
LA
Wilkoski
Lisa M
LM
Semler
Gina P
GP
Conboy
Tracy A
TA
Jendrowski
Susie M
SM
Klein
Hilton J
HJ
D000818:Animals; D004493:Education; D007753:Laboratories / Q000592:standards*; D007756:Laboratory Animal Science / Q000193:education*; D016272:Occupational Health; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control