There must be another way...

So we started NGC2. My brain hurts. Whilst I understood most of the NGC1 topics (risk assessment, culture, safety management etc) I could cope with the limits of the teaching technique. When I found my mind wondering off to other matters during an anecdote which had little to do with the PowerPoint list on the screen, I could at least read the book and see what stuff we were supposed to be covering.

But now we’re tackling the big stuff. Things like mechanical handling. Hoists and lifts. During his third lifting anecdote of the afternoon I lost it. I had no idea what he was talking about. Banksmen, slinging, accessories. My brain was crying out for a picture of what he was talking about. He missed another opportunity for active learning. Suppose he drew two sketches – one showing how this lifting equipment should have been used, another showing how the miscreant worker was using it. Then ask us what could go wrong and why. I might have learnt something then.

I came across another NEBOSH trainer today who really seem to understand there are other ways to learn. Obviously, I can't recommend them from their website but search for "NEBOSH plasticine" and take a look for yourself!