Pub. 3 2021 Issue 2

NHADA’sOnline TrainingPortal: A Benefit for All Members BRIAN DUPLESSIS LOSS PREVENTION COORDINATOR D uring the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been challenging to complete training where we need to maintain social distancing and avoid large groups. Insert NHADA’s online training portal, this LMS (Learning Management Sys- tem) contains job-specific, new-hire safety orientation for service technicians, body shop techs and painters, large truck technicians, and non-technicians. Content for each new-hire training varies depending on the needs of the position being filled. For instance, the body shop versions include our brand-new respirator safety training while the others do not. Along with the new hire orientation offerings, the por- tal also includes all the same individual safety trainings that are available as “in-person” trainings including GHS hazard communication, forklift, ergonomics/back safety for service technicians, auto lift safety, respiratory protection, fire extinguishers, bloodborne pathogens, emergency evacuation, and Hazardous Material training for parts driv- ers. There is also a COVID-19 General Awareness training course that is available FREE to all members! Members utilizing this online training system have raved about the up-to-date, industry-specific content and ease of use, and at $10 per class, the cost effectiveness. Mem- bers now have the ability to have employees complete all OSHA required and best practice safety orientation train- ing quickly and conveniently prior to the individual starting work as well as receive notifications that annual refresher training is due. This program isn’t just for the larger WCT members who do a lot of hiring. The program is easy to use, and you only pay for what you use, so even smaller members who hire infrequently can take advantage. If you are interested in signing up, have questions or would like more information, feel free to contact either Matt Foster at mfoster@nhada.com or Brian Duplessis at bduplessis@nhada.com or call 603-224-2369. 20 D R I V E