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Why eLearning Development Ratios Can be Hazardous to Your Career.

Dashe & Thomson

Economies of Scale – the more material you produce for a single project, the less time each unit/module/course will take to develop (this might seem so obvious that it doesn’t need mentioning, but the story below illustrates why it bears repeating) 2. Simple: Off-shore it! At this point,we figured we were toast.

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Why eLearning Development Ratios Can be Hazardous to Your Career

Dashe & Thomson

Economies of Scale – the more material you produce for a single project, the less time each unit/module/course will take to develop (this might seem so obvious that it doesn’t need mentioning, but the story below illustrates why it bears repeating) 2. Simple: Off-shore it! At this point,we figured we were toast.

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Breakthrough eLearning: Harvesting Your SMEs Brain

Breakthrough eLearning

In the last year, for example, I have developed eLearning courses or online job aids that teach people how to: use software; manage greenhouses; work safely with hazardous materials; provide support for individuals with special needs; design landscapes; run a small business; produce food safely; and communicate effectively.

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Course of the Week: WHMIS Certification

OpenSesame

Mishandling hazardous materials on the job can have severe consequences , both for your workers and your bottom line. Fortunately, regulations such as Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) exist to ensure employees are kept safe through proper labeling of materials and training programs.

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Guide to Updated GHS Standards in Canada, Europe, and the US

OpenSesame

The switch from country-specific hazardous materials labeling, standards, and training to the UN GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) can be confusing. Before GHS, labeling systems varied greatly by country. Pre-GHS USA (OSHA) Label. Pre-GHS Canada (WHMIS) Label.

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Course of the Week: Hazard Communication GHS Update

OpenSesame

If your company works with hazardous chemicals, the adoption of GHS means a fast approaching deadline for training employees. By December 1, 2013, OSHA is requiring all employees handling hazardous materials must be trained on the new GHS label elements and safety data sheet (SDS). Course of the Week'

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Virtual Reality Training: Real-World Case Studies

KnowledgeAnywhere

This is especially the case for industries where hazardous physical conditions are the norm, such as construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas. United Parcel Service (UPS) prepares drivers for road hazards. Newly hired UPS drivers must pass a comprehensive training program with an emphasis on road hazard identification.