A safety video is considered to be one of the most effective tools for providing
orientation to the employees since not only does it fulfill the organization's objective of training the employees but is one of the most affordable methods of doing so as well.
After having dispensed with the hiring process, the next mandatory step which every organization has to deal with is to impart safety training to its new workers and educating them about their new place of work as well. Playing a video during this probationary period is a good idea because the new workers are bound to watch it with rapt concentration and as a result are more likely to remember its contents subsequent to having taken up their responsibilities.
Having decided to make use of a safety video after having observed its positive results on newcomers, it is but natural for the organization to try this technique on its existing employees as well. The only hitch in this otherwise excellent notion is that these videos might be boring to watch since the audience is most likely familiar with much of the content showcased in them. A recommendation in this regard would be to make the video interesting by adding a strong personal feel to it so that the audience are able to connect emotionally with the education which is imparted and therefore are able to relate to it on a one-to-one basis.
Every organization fears the loss of revenue incurred by it in case of an accident within its premises and therefore invests heavily on safety training. One of the essential aspects of this training entails showing of safety videos which focus on safe housekeeping, fire prevention, accident prevention and instructions for using equipment for personal protection so that the employees are aware of the mishaps which might take place and the manner in which they can successfully curbed before aggravating beyond control.
One of the ways in which a safety video could be made more effective would be to conclude it with an interrogatory session and engage the employees in a general conversation. This would not only enable them to express their thoughts and problems but would also give them the feeling that the organization cares for their well being.