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The aim of this research study was to examine safety compliance training methods in a small sheet metal and manufacturing company and its affect employee knowledge and development. Rooted in the human capital theory, workplace training has primarily focused on organizational learning requirements. However, during the last decade, there has been a fundamental shift to include the needs of the worker in the company learning instructions. This phenomenological research study, looked to link together learning theories to improve current training practice. The study took place over a twelve-week period, with one week off for a holiday. The participants were workers in the sheet metal industry. The jobs they performed included manufacturing and installation of ductwork and other components used in the heating and air-conditioning industry. The study started and ended with a participant survey, which explored the men's views on workplace and compliance training. Each week the workers took part of either an in-house or self-directed safety instruction. The primary source of data came from the participant's answers to weekly training questions about their training experience. Findings from study fell into three principal categories. First, adult learning characteristics and the impact on how adults learn. Second, creating a companywide safety culture. Third, job performance and knowledge transfer. |
