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712 Safety Supervision and Leadership
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Step 3- Trainer Shows and Asks

The student tells the instructor how to do the procedure, while the instructor does it. It's important to include this step if injury is possible; otherwise, this step is optional.

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During OJT, the instructor closely watches each student perform hazardous tasks.

This phase presents an opportunity for the instructor to identify and rectify any misunderstandings. Simultaneously, it safeguards the student, as the instructor continues to be the one performing the procedure.

  • The student TELLS the trainer how to perform each step and RESPONDS to the trainer's questions.
  • The trainer PERFORMS each step as directed by the student and QUESTIONS the student about the step.

Step 4- Student Tells, Asks, and Shows

Now it's the student's turn. To further protect the employee, the instructor must give permission for the student to perform each step. The student carries out the procedure but remains protected because he or she explains the process before performing the procedure.

  • The student TELLS the trainer what he or she will do in the step, ASKS PERMISSION to continue, and then PERFORMS the step.
  • The trainer LISTENS to the student's explanation of the step GIVES PERMISSION OR STOPS the student as needed and OBSERVES the student complete the step.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

4-7. When training a dangerous procedure, why does the instructor perform the step first, after the student tells the instructor how to do it?