Galliford Try: Development of Choose the Safe Path™ Training Solution
Overview
GatewayHSW have collaborated with Galliford Try to develop and deliver a bespoke interactive training programme with a new exciting approach that provided a ‘One Stop Shop’ where everything needed to deliver effective training is available in one place with the flexibility to access it at any time and from anywhere.
This exciting innovative training solution was subsequently named Choose the Safe Path™
The Original Brief
The specific training objectives of Galliford Try were outlined as:
- A reduction of falling objects
- Delivery of impactful critical safety messages using engaging interactive and innovative media
- Meaningful data to evaluate impact on safety
The Solution
Choose the Safe Path™ is a ground-breaking training concept, that creates enhanced audience engagement and interaction via the user/choice driven platform as you are involved in the decision making and actively see the outcomes of your decisions as they are played out on screen.
The training also contains additional material to facilitate discussions around any choices made and outcomes observed. The training platform provides a ‘one stop shop’ for all elements needed to successfully facilitate and deliver critical safety messages/sessions which include:
- Interactive video clips
- Access to a trainers tutorial
- Access to play (and replay) the interactive video – video optimisation streaming content
- Facility to record attendance at briefing sessions via a smartphone interface
- Supporting materials to utilise and download for activities within specific briefing sessions e.g. managers, supervisors
- Knowledge-based assessment for comprehension check
- QR codes for training delivery feedback collation
- Access to analytics and reports of usage of the platform in real time
Positive Outcomes
The interactive training package with the following objectives was launched in January 2022.
118 sessions were delivered between January and December 2022 to Galliford Try employees, contractors and others, including designers and clients. Training engagement has been extremely positive which has subsequently led to an improvement in how planned works, involving work at height and falling objects risks, were designed and executed, leading to a clear reduction in falling objects incidents.
Assessment data at the conclusion of the training sessions showed that those undertaking the training had a clear understanding of the training objectives and the critical safety messages, providing an indication of the effectiveness of this interactive training solution.
Aside from the extremely positive feedback from the training session, Galliford Try also noted a near 50% reduction in falling object incident numbers following the introduction of Choose the Safe Path™.
This training solution provides data to evaluate effectiveness of the sessions collating the number and location of training sessions and attendees, with incidents. This data has shown that no-one who has attended these sessions has subsequently been involved in a falling objects incident.
The training programme has demonstrated how effective the sessions have been, proving that top-down engagement, planning through to execution can and was positively influenced – not only in relation to falling objects, but the entire planning element across multiple trades.
Feedback from Attendees
Attendees provided feedback following each ‘Choose the Safe Path – Prevention of Falling Objects’ training session.
Headlines include:
- 100% of attendees would recommend the session to others
- 100% of attendees rated the session as excellent or very good
- 100% of attendees rated the learning from the session as excellent or very good
Attendees also stated that the Choose the Safe Path™ interactive approach focused on everyone having an opportunity to make a right decision that prevents a dangerous outcome.
Quotes from some of the attendees:
“I’ll keep information I have learned today at the forefront of my mind and try to keep the site as safe as possible”
“The training will ensure I take the time to ensure the right things are in place”
“I will look out for my safety for me and others and what the best plan and safest way possible”
“I will ensure all works are reviewed prior to starting and challenge operatives to ensure they have been briefed correctly”
“I will use this information to work safely and look out more for any hazards”
“This information will be used and communicated to the workforce during our site inductions, briefings, RAMS reviews, toolbox talks and our safety discussions”
“I will ensure there is sufficient communication and coordination between trades on site when scheduling and managing working at height tasks”
“I liked the link between planning and delivery, with both Managers and site teams being involved”
“A good reminder how things can fall apart without the correct planning in place”
We are very pleased with the reaction to the Choose the Safe Path™ module. We saw this as a good opportunity to reinforce the importance of considering the risk of falling objects specifically within the design and planning of works, as we challenge our teams to continually ‘move to the left’, tackling risks way before they present during the construction phase of a project.
As always, the GatewayHSW team bring new impactful tools to help us promote high standards of health and safety across our business.
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