October 16, 9:40 am
Training works (some startling statitics)
If you believe most training is something HR must do to check off boxes and meet a government requirement, think again. Among training topics in the workplace are “how to use specific equipment” and “safety training.” Although not necessarily workplace-related, motorcycle rider training covers both of those, and here are some stats I recently found on the Idaho STAR website (Idaho STAR is the main motorcycle safety training organization in the state of Idaho):
A review of all 4,282 motorcycle crashes in Idaho from 1996 through 2006 revealed that 87% of those involved had not attended an Idaho STAR training class.
Further research of this data indicated that STAR training is associated with a 71% reduced crash risk.
There was also an 81% reduction in the risk of a fatal crash.
It is estimated that if the 185 “untrained” fatalities had received STAR training, 159 would not have died (emphasis mine).
The bottom line is training works. Idaho STAR’s training stats are amazing. Unfortunately, most companies don’t give a rat’s patootie about measuring the effectiveness of their training, and therefore don’t give it the emphasis it deserves. When training is purposeful, well-designed, and well-delivered, it gives you a lifetime of benefits.
(And with training such as that provided by Idaho STAR, the recipients are alive to receive them!)
Filed in Training, Management, Leadership, Workplace, Corporate Culture
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