The Benefits of Health and Safety Training Video Production

October 18th, 2011

Health and safety is something of a minefield area in training.  For different industries there are different regulations and standards which are reviewed all the time and updated, so training in all industries on health and safety issues must be regular.  Training video production is one solution that should be seriously considered by all industries.  Taking the time out to do regular training sessions involves many people stopping work at the same time which can prove to be costly.  A video can be used by staff when they have available time in their schedules so that it does not interfere with other work.

Training Video Production – Clear Explanations

Content on a health and safety video can be planned so that the explanations are clear and effective.  The different scenarios can be demonstrated alongside the measures that should be taken in each situation.  By demonstrating in this way it is much easier to engage with the viewer.  Most people are put off by long rambling explanations and it is very easy for a speaker delivering a training session in person to lose the interest of the viewer.  A video can be kept to the point and with the use of images and reconstructions the viewer has more to work with.

Training Video Production – Flexibility

Training videos can be created to be interactive which makes the person watching feel as though they are more a part of a process rather than someone who is just being talked at.  It has been proved that a person who feels more involved will learn more.  Statistics show that a person is likely to remember 5 times more information that they have seen and heard than they would if they had simply read the information.

This type of flexibility is also matched by the fact that a training video can be used at any time, so can be fitted into the schedule easily.  It also means that a company does not have to arrange separate training sessions for different shifts.

Training Videos – Basis for Further Discussion

Using a training video can also be a way of introducing topics so that workers can think about the issues and discuss them at a later date.  Each employee may have different questions arising from the video and these can be dealt with individually rather than trying to answer the questions of a whole group.  As time has already been saved by using a training video rather than a dedicated speaker then there is more time available to help those who want further information.  A 15 minute video can do the same job as a 45 minute live presentation.