Safety Analyst/Engineer Qualifications

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4.6.3.4 Safety Analyst/Engineer

Training Personnel

Qualifications. The safety

Qualifications

analyst/engineer should be selected

based on his or her knowledge of

1. Responsible for developing

how the facility systems are

the training program

designed and familiarity with the

(lesson plans, OJT guides,

facility's Safety Analysis Report or

exams, etc.)

equivalent. The safety

2. Capable of facilitating the

representative must also be familiar

content analysis/design

with the tasks involved in the job

process with the team until

position being analyzed and have a

the process is complete

good working relationship with the

(may take up to 1-3 days

job incumbents.

after the 3-day process)

3. Aware of the status of any

4.6.3.5 Training Personnel Qualifications.

existing training taking

The training personnel who will be

place and of the settings

responsible for developing the

available at the facility

training program must also be in

4. Capable of facilitating

attendance throughout the entire

without directing team

process. In fact, they will be

members in content

responsible for facilitating portions

decisions

of the 3-day process and for

finishing any remaining training

design steps. The product of this

process will serve as the trainer's input for the development phase of the

systematic approach to training.

In addition to the technical competence required of the SMEs, supervisor,

safety analyst, and the training staff, all team members must possess

interpersonal skills:

Interpersonal Skills Required by All Team Members

The ability and willingness to clearly describe the knowledge and skills required to

perform their jobs (N/A for trainers)

The skill of listening respectfully to the views of others and participating effectively in

group discussions without dominating or being dominated

A disposition not prone to overreacting to criticism or to having their contributions

analyzed or reorganized

A disposition of a team player who believes in the process and wants to participate in

the process (this excludes people who are "sent" without explanation or are simply

assigned by their supervisor to "fill a seat" on the team)

The ability to be open-minded and free from biases related to training methods, training

time, and trainee qualifications