TactiLearning's Roger "Skip" Ohman gave a presentation on techniques for hands-on training at the AWRF Spring General Meeting April 23rd through 25th in Savannah, Georgia. Participants were equipped with the latest TactiLearning Model Rigging Training Kits designed for the unique needs of the construction industry as Mr. Ohman demonstrated the advantages of hands-on training.

Accidents can result from rigging problems or equipment failures. The more often we expose ourselves to risks, the more likely a problem or failure will occur. We improve safety in rigging by reducing risk. The rigger has three key responsibilities under OSHA and the ANSI/ASME standards. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE USE THE GEAR CORRECTLY REGULAR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE These form the foundation that good rigging practices are based on and  they all require training. Recognizing questions to ask ,and knowing where to get the answers, is what risk management is all about. The  rigging plan is an important tool in making sure...

There's a powerful trend happening.  Videos, PowerPoint presentations, and even interactive online classes and learning modules may seem like they are using the latest that technology has to offer.  But these types of training experiences can only make you aware of information. "Performance-Enhancement Training" is the new frontier in training.  Beyond the digital technology of what you can project on a screen is the learning technology that puts your hands to better use than just clicking a mouse.  There's just no substitute for practice. Functional 3D models have been used successfully in different industries for decades, such as the hands-on...