Benefits of induction training
Many large organisations and industries have the goal to achieve zero accidents and incidents. One way to support that industry aim, is with an effective induction and training system.
Below are just a few industry examples. Demonstrating the benefits of site induction training and reasons for using induction and training software.
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- Energy and renewable inductions
- Refineries and factories
- Waste management and recycling industry
- Construction site inductions
- Maritime transport inductions
Energy and renewable inductions
Many companies in the energy sector are looking for solutions to reduce costs and become more efficient.
By having an online contractor induction system, thousands of contractors can easily access the training they need. Reducing the need for travel, delays and unnecessary paperwork.
This means teams can easily manage their contractor training and send automated reminders to staff for incomplete inductions.
Our E.on Energy case study shares how this works in practices. And also why we have seen a huge increase in demand from the energy industry to implement online inductions.
Refineries and factories
Being forced to shut down a refinery unit or factory because of a serious incident can have massive cost implications. Even just one day out of operation could cost an organisation millions.
Serious accidents have been known to happen at large refineries.
This is often due to new contractors coming onto site. Not having the correct or full induction and training for their tasks at hand can have a serious impact on safety risks.
With thousands of contractors going on site every day across numerous locations, including offshore sites, these kinds of errors could be avoided.
By using an effective induction training system, refinery contractors can prove understanding online before they even enter the site. Saving time and highlighting problems early if someone fails to qualify their induction.
Waste management and recycling industry
Within the waste management and recycling industry, health and safety training helps prevent accidents. Covering a specific range of key areas such as:
- slips, trips and falls
- PPE
- manual handling
- workplace transport
- legislation and responsibilities
Training sessions covering these areas could be carried out on site to a group of employees, on-the-job training or refresher training.
Any form of training or updates to policies would all benefit from using acknowledgement software by individuals to show that they understood each section.
This helps companies to easily track compliance if an accident was to happen. Rather than any word of mouth agreement or hand written signature which can be easily disputed.
With health and safety training in any industry, it can be difficult for employees to retain certain information. With training one day, and forgetting crucial parts a few days later.
That is why including a regular workplace induction training system helps keep staff refreshed on health and safety industry standards.
Construction site inductions
For on-site workers to do their job safely, site operators must ensure that all employees and contractors receive thorough site inductions.
This ensures workers that are new to the construction site are familiar with the layout, how it’s organised and their main responsibilities.
On-site inductions that are required within the construction industry tend to cover relevant procedures for specific job roles.
We recommend using induction and training software to support this.
From a safety aspect, it is more effective to induct construction workers online before arriving on a new site. So workers fully understand the environment and procedures before undertaking high risk work.
Maritime transport inductions
Maritime transport environments can be a very hazardous place to work. This is due to changing conditions, large machinery and 24-hour moving logistics.
Incidents can be quite common and very costly. Which is why there is always a big aim to have zero accidents for staff working on ports.
A well implemented system for induction training can help port workers and contractors understand health and safety risks involved on site. Being better prepared to avoid incidents.
Staff can quickly be required to undergo more training if incidents happen, or just to give staff a training refresh.
Supporting many industries with induction and training
We support a wide range of multi-site industries with our trusted Induct & Train software.
Energy companies such as Eon, offshore wind farms like Vineyard wind and material suppliers like CEMEX, all use induction training. Helping to improve efficiency, health & safety, reduce the risk of incidents and save money.
Here’s an example of how our induct & train has saved time providing online inductions before new employees start their role.
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