Training Methods Flashcards

Which ANSI standard establishes accepted practices for the design, delivery, and evaluation of environmental, safety, and health training?

Answer: ANSI/ASSP Z490.1

ANSI/ASSP Z490.1 sets criteria for accepted practices in safety, health, and environmental training.

A trainer presents a detailed account of a real forklift incident and asks small groups to identify root causes and prevention measures. Which method is this?

Answer: Case study

Case studies use real or realistic scenarios to build analysis and problem-solving skills.

Role-play is most appropriate for developing which skill?

Answer: Conducting a safety coaching conversation with a coworker

Role-play lets learners practice interpersonal and communication skills in a safe setting.

What is the correct sequence of the demonstration-performance method?

Answer: Explain, demonstrate, trainee performs, evaluate

The method moves from explanation and instructor demonstration to supervised trainee practice and evaluation.

A tabletop exercise is primarily used in EHS training to:

Answer: Walk responders through an emergency scenario in a discussion-based setting

Tabletop exercises are discussion-based simulations that test emergency plans and roles without field deployment.

Which rule is essential when facilitating a brainstorming session on hazard controls?

Answer: Defer judgment and criticism until ideas are collected

Withholding criticism encourages a high volume of ideas, which is the goal of brainstorming.

Which method best teaches confined space rescue skills under realistic conditions without exposing trainees to actual atmospheric hazards?

Answer: Simulation using a mock confined space

Simulations replicate realistic conditions while controlling actual hazards.