Training Guidance7609am.indd - PHMSA - U.S. Department of ...
Training Guidance7609am.indd - PHMSA - U.S. Department of ...
Training Guidance7609am.indd - PHMSA - U.S. Department of ...
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What You Should Know: A Guide to Developing a Hazardous Materials <strong>Training</strong> Program<br />
COMMERCIAL OFF-SITE VS. COMMERCIAL OR COMPANY PROVIDED IN-HOUSE<br />
It is important to evaluate the benefi ts <strong>of</strong> training programs as they relate to your company’s needs. Below<br />
is an example <strong>of</strong> a checklist and criteria that may assist. Rows have been left blank so you can identify the<br />
criteria that are most important to your company.<br />
20<br />
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE<br />
PROGRAMS OFF-SITE<br />
Knowledge/reputation <strong>of</strong><br />
instructor<br />
VERY<br />
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT NEUTRAL<br />
NOT<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
Reputation <strong>of</strong> training organization □ □ □ □<br />
Location <strong>of</strong> training □ □ □ □<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> time employee will be<br />
absent from job<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE<br />
PROGRAMS FOR IN-HOUSE<br />
TRAINING<br />
Knowledge/reputation <strong>of</strong><br />
instructor<br />
VERY<br />
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT NEUTRAL<br />
NOT<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
Reputation <strong>of</strong> training organization □ □ □ □<br />
No interruptions while employees<br />
are in training<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> time required to complete<br />
program<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
COMPANY PROVIDED IN-HOUSE<br />
INSTRUCTION<br />
Availability <strong>of</strong> knowledgeable<br />
instructor<br />
VERY<br />
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT NEUTRAL<br />
NOT<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
No travel costs □ □ □ □<br />
Length <strong>of</strong> time required to complete<br />
program<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
No interruptions while employees<br />
are in training<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
Combined instructor and computerbased<br />
training<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □<br />
□ □ □ □