Is the Small Group Activity Method (SGAM) Conducive to Internet Training?
Luis A. Vazquez, MPH1, Andrew J. Comai, MS1, Judith Daltuva, MSW, MA2, Pamela Vossenas, MPH1, and Thomas G. Robins, MD, MPH2. (1) UAW Health & Safety Department, UAW Health & Safety Department, 8000 East Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214, 313-926-5612, vazquezl@rust.net, (2) Department of Environment, Health , and Safety, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, (734) 936-0756, jdal@umich.edu The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) initiated a project to pilot worker training modules using “Advanced Training Technologies” under supplemental grant funding provided by NIEHS. Workers at high risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals, especially in small facilities that have fewer health and safety resources, are the project’s focus. The objectives are to develop computer-based training curricula housed on a web page within the UAW’s website, and to train UAW-represented employees and managers to access, interpret, and uti
