This study evaluates whether the International Chemical Workers Union Council Center for Worker Health and Safety Education's 4 day emergency response training program successfully impacts the knowledge, attitudes and post training activities of unionized workers. This follows up and advances the methodology of an earlier study by statistically comparing measures of reported activities conducted by workers a year before and a year following training. The study shows substantial and statistically significant improvements post training for training of other workers, use of resources, attempts at improvements, success rates for those attempting change, and overall success at making improvements at worksites. Self reported interest and involvement did not change. It is suggested that the training significantly improves workers' self-confidence and efficacy in making workplace change. The study confirms and strengthens the findings of the earlier study.
Learning Objectives: Participants will understand a method of comparing trainees knowledge and workplace activities before a training program and one year post training
Keywords: Training, Evaluation
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.