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Hi Ralph,

Good luck with it! Here are some thoughts ...

Studies?

Well, sort of. Back in the mid-90s I got my masters in adult ed. We studied the research and practice of incorporating food(s) into adult learning events. Some benefits:

Getting folks to attend
And with a positive attitude
Breaking bread together
More fun, smiles, engaging conversations
More open to learning (especially new ideas)
Better bonding and collaboration

These seem rather obvious to me after 3+ decades of providing a variety of adult learning events and activities. Safety training is just one type of adult learning, but it's one that needs all the help it can get (which it seems is your point and effort which I commend).

Your other requested aspects?

- paper handouts of the presentation and paper summaries of the key points of the content

In the past (which you and others likely recall) these were highly valued. Nowadays, I'd doubt it. Instead, I'd offer that e-docs (pdfs, Word, Excel) with the info, summaries, exercises, etc. are likely valued by learners if 1) they do add value to the learning and after it, and 2) the learners are truly learners.

- certificates of training

In our EHSR world (and learning/education in general) some type(s) of record(s) of achievement are still valued. I know folks who still want (nice) paper copies to put up on their walls. At CSHEMA's annual conference, Ken Smith of UCOP presented on the uses of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for proof of completion of learning (e.g., Harvard provides their degrees as NFTs).

- lab gloves

Maybe. I'd suggest whatever is most needed. For example, perhaps glove selection guides (a hard copy for the lab and links to online guides) might be valued (e.g., "Omg! I thought nitrile protected me from DCM - thanks!")

- magnets with pithy sayings and/or key phone numbers to place on lab equipment

While at ASU in Engineering, we opted for those stick-on-glass type stickers with our info and a space for each lab to write in with a marker the name and contact info for their Lab Manager/Safety Coordinator.

- opportunities to win gift certificates for food at the campus facilities

Again, maybe. UC Davis had/has a food pantry for students. Sadly needed and valued. Perhaps think in terms of a means to support students who need or benefit from getting free food. Ask attendees to bring a non-perishable food and receive a chance at winning something. The more cans and boxes, the more chances of winning.

- EHS branded trinkets

Maybe. If it's something of valuable use - an umbrella, a tote bag, a small flashlight, etc. I don't know how many plastic water bottles we've thrown out here at our house.

I hope all of these ideas help - good luck!

All my best,

Jon

Jonathan Klane, M.S.Ed., CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT

Senior Safety Editor, Lab Manager Magazine

PhD candidate, Human + Social Dimensions of Science + Technology

College of Global Futures

School for the Future of Innovation in Society

On Fri, Oct 21, 2022 at 8:23 AM Ralph Stuart <ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu> wrote:

I’m giving a presentation next week to Keene’s State upper class course on safety training.

One question that I’d like to address during the presentation is whether "safety training swag" has value. Over the years, programs I have been involved in have given away a variety of things for people to take with them after training, including:
- paper handouts of the presentation
- paper summaries of the key points of the content
- certificates of training
- lab gloves
- magnets with pithy sayings and/or key phone numbers to place on lab equipment
- opportunities to win gift certificates for food at the campus facilities
- EHS branded trinkets

Beyond food at the event itself, none of these seem to have much impact on the audience, either at the time or over the longer period. I wonder if anyone knows of any studies that have assessed the value of this practice?

Thanks for any help with this.

- Ralph

Ralph Stuart, CIH, CCHO
Environmental Safety Manager
Keene State College
603 358-2859

ralph.stuart**At_Symbol_Here**keene.edu

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