Category: Employee training

Introducing LMS Admin as a Service

TrainingToday’s LMS Admin as a Service allows organizations to delegate administrative aspects of their LMS to BLR’s skilled training administrators.

Q&A: Must employers pay for training that is to be completed before onboarding?

We have a position that requires security clearance. After the interview process, selected applicants are offered a position conditioned on completing an online 2-hour training course and successfully passing a test about the course. Because they have not been hired yet and won’t be hired without the security clearance, the training course time is unpaid. Should we be paying them for training courses that are a condition of employment? If so, how can we pay them if they haven’t been onboarded?

Small areas pose big risks: Staying safe in confined spaces

Working in confined spaces can be extremely dangerous and have a greater likelihood of causing fatalities or serious injuries. So how do we keep workers safe when confined space entry is necessary? First, training is needed to recognize confined spaces, identify hazards, and understand entry, exit, and rescue rules. Next, a plan must be developed and updated as necessary.

EPA compliance: protect your business and the planet

Just about everyone recognizes the value of protecting our natural resources and the general public from harm. Businesses must also recognize that every environmental law provides some form of civil, and in many cases, criminal, penalties.

3 ways to bring new energy to your safety meetings

Employee engagement is necessary for employees to retain information and understand new procedures. Luckily, there are ways to breathe new life into your safety meetings and redesign their structure in ways employees can better understand and engage with.

Watch EHS Training Materials on-demand demo

With BLR’s comprehensive training materials, you’ll have access to everything you need to deliver effective instructor-led training both in the classroom and in the field.

Ruffalo Noel Levitz – an employee training case study

RNL needed an all-in-one training solution that provided internal and external user onboarding, compliance training, and employee development courses. TrainingToday® was the only vendor that worked with her team to meet their needs.

PPE for manufacturing: Protecting employees from head to toe

Manufacturing environments contain a variety of hazards, many of which can’t be fully controlled by engineering or administrative controls. Often referred to as the “last line of defense,” personal protective equipment (PPE) can play an essential role in preventing injury or illness from occupational hazards. This article outlines options ranging from hearing protection, eye and face protection, foot protection, and more to safeguard your employees from hazards in the workplace.