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Computer-based training for safety: comparing methods with older and younger workers
Erik S Wallen1, Karen B Mulloy
1VA Puget Sound Health Care System, 1600 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108, USA.
Introduction:
Computer-based safety training is becoming more common and is being delivered to an increasingly aging workforce. Aging results in a number of changes that make it more difficult to learn from certain types of computer-based training. Instructional designs derived from cognitive learning theories may overcome some of these difficulties.
Methods:
Three versions of computer-based respiratory safety training were shown to older and younger workers who then took a high and a low level learning test.
Results:
Younger workers did better overall. Both older and younger workers did best with the version containing text with pictures and audio narration.
Discussion:
Computer-based training with pictures and audio narration may be beneficial for workers over 45 years of age.
Impact On Industry:
Computer-based safety training has advantages but workers of different ages may benefit differently. Computer-based safety programs should be designed and selected based on their ability to effectively train older as well as younger learners.
