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Effective learning with LesLinq
Safety training can\u2014and should\u2014be effective. By choosing the right approach, you ensure your team is not only trained, but also actually working safely. These five principles can make all the difference.<\/p>\n
Learning is an ongoing process. By repeating important safety messages regularly, crucial knowledge stays fresh in people\u2019s minds. Research shows that with regular repetition, people remember 79% of information compared to only 8% without it. Approach:<\/strong> Use spaced repetition with short, focused modules. For example, send a weekly or monthly 3-minute SMS training: \u201cQuick check: what are the three most important forklift safety checks?\u201d Three questions, instant feedback, done. Employees appreciate these short, relevant moments\u2014and their safety knowledge stays sharp.<\/p>\n The result:<\/strong> Workers apply safety procedures automatically because they truly know them, not just because they heard them once.<\/p>\n Different roles in your company face different safety challenges, and your training should reflect that. Relevant training engages people, sticks better, and is more effective. A forklift driver needs scenarios about loading docks and narrow aisles, while a team leader benefits more from training on risk assessment and addressing unsafe behavior. Both roles are vital, but they have different needs.<\/p>\n Approach:<\/strong> Create role-specific training modules that connect to daily tasks. Use real situations employees recognize from their work. Show how safety procedures are directly applicable to their specific context.<\/p>\n The advantage:<\/strong> Employees feel respected and see the direct value of the training for their own job. This leads to higher engagement and stronger compliance.<\/p>\n Start by defining clear learning objectives, then choose the technology that best supports them. This forces you to think first about what people need to learn, and only then select the right tools. Sometimes a simple video with interactive elements is more effective than an expensive VR solution.<\/p>\n Approach: <\/strong><\/p>\n The result:<\/strong> Training that truly fits the way your people learn\u2014using tools that enhance, not distract from, the message.<\/p>\n Focus on real safety instead of only ticking compliance boxes. True safety is visible in how people work, not in how many signatures you\u2019ve collected. Workplace observations, incident statistics, and proactive near-miss reports tell the real story.<\/p>\n Smart ways to measure:<\/strong><\/p>\n The benefit:<\/strong> You gain insight into what really works and can continuously improve your training program based on real results.<\/p>\n Embrace the diversity in your team\u2014language, culture, literacy\u2014and make safety accessible to everyone. By considering different languages, learning levels, and backgrounds, you ensure your entire team is reached. Maria, who struggles with Dutch, Ahmed, who learns better visually, and Dennis, who doesn\u2019t use email\u2014they all deserve the same safety.<\/p>\n Inclusive elements that work:<\/strong><\/p>\n The result:<\/strong> A team where everyone feels included and protected. This builds a stronger safety culture for all.<\/p>\n These five principles don\u2019t just work on their own\u2014they reinforce each other. Regular repetition of relevant, inclusive content that measures real behavior change gives you the best chance of a safe workplace. Instructions are remembered better, trainings are completed more often, incidents decrease, and employee satisfaction increases.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to do everything at once. Start with one principle. Measure the results. Build on what works. Step by step, you\u2019ll create safety training that truly protects your team. Because that\u2019s what it\u2019s all about: real safety for real people.<\/p>\n Curious how LesLinq can help you create effective safety training? Book a demo<\/a> or contact us at +31 (0)85 105 1917 or by e-mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Effective learning with LesLinqSafety training can\u2014and should\u2014be effective. By choosing the right approach, you ensure your team is not only trained, but also actually working safely. These five principles can make all the difference. \u2705 Principle 1: The power of regular repetition Learning is an ongoing process. By repeating important safety messages regularly, crucial knowledge […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":110804,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-110927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-topic"],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2705 Principle 2: Tailor Training to Roles and Functions<\/h2>\n
\u2705 Principle 3: Strategy first, technology second<\/h2>\n
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\u2705 Principle 4: Measure behavior change, not just paperwork<\/h2>\n
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\u2705 Principle 5: Embrace diversity<\/h2>\n
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The power of the right approach<\/h2>\n
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