Classroom safety training gets a thumbs up
Ian McCabe's personal, hands-on approach to safety training is appreciated by everyone who participates in his courses and by the company managers who notice a marked reduction in lost-time injuries and absenteeism, along with improved employee morale. The comments below are taken from actual evaluations of Ian's courses.
Management Testimonials - Personal Injury Prevention
...dynamic, engaging and passionate delivery on injury reduction to our production group and contractors.
- Larry Pidkowa, Devon Canada, Bonnyville
Of the fifty guys that went through your course last year, not one of them have had an injury.
- Michael Langill, GASFRAC Energy Services Inc, Red Deer
Thank-you very much for a great session last week. I appreciate your dedication to such an important part of everyone's lives. Your enthusiasm and spirit really shows through, helping to ensure that the subject matter sinks in and is fully digested by all.
- John Slupsky, Devon Canada, Coleman
Ian demonstrates a common sense approach to safety. I really enjoyed his animated demonstrations, they are permanently engrained in my mind.
- Ron Anderson
Thank-you for the bang-up job you did of the HSE Training and the professionalism you demonstrated. Your blue collar approach and hands-on training techniques were well received by all.
- Keith Crellin, Branch Manager, ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd, Prince George
Ian is undoubtedly one of the best HSE trainers in the business.
- Corporate Services Manager, ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd, Calgary
You can quote me on a kick-ass presentation.
- Bonnie Dewhirst, Devon Canada, Grand Prairie
Very informative. Quality very good. Unique, excellent and engaging course.
- Andrea Taylor, Galloway Oilfield Construction, Ponoka
Not very many courses can sustain the attention of the entire group but this course was an exception.
- Anon, Rocky Mountain House
ParticipantTestimonials - Personal Injury Prevention
Very interesting concepts on different ways to use your body to try to prevent personal injury. Impressive without complicating the English language.
If this was taught to me 20 yrs ago, maybe when I bend down to pick up my hard hat it doesn't feel like I've been shot in the spine with a 22.
Light enough to keep interest hit home on the serious things.
...kept me interested.
I liked the fact that the instructors really encouraged input from the participants.
Good course. I learned more than I thought I would about lifting & positioning of your body to do tasks.
You safety guys have a hard job trying to educate the worker and if it prevents injury, it's all worth it. Good job.
Very informative useful in ANY task being performed in life & work.
First time been taught proper lifting.
...will improve my future health in the oil patch.
I learned some new things I can use in the real world. Better than I ever expected.
I learned more than I thought I would. I came in with a negative attitude and almost right away turned my opinion and feel I got a lot out of it.
Communications Testimonials
Recognized communication problems with my personality and body language and will try different techniques can't hurt change is growth & knowledge, power.
I liked the fact that the instructors really encouraged input from the participants.
I was not crazy about taking another course on safety but am really glad I did... The instructor spoke to us in a language we understood.
Instructor down to earth... Taught me a lot about communication and teamwork.
Risk Assessment Testimonials
Makes you have more respect for Hazard Assessment. Plan all jobs.
Easy to understand and well explained
...very practical in our line of work and I can use everyday on the job.
DNV Incident Investigation Testimonials
It makes you realize how little it takes to get screwed up.
I learned more than I expected to.
Instructor had good class participation.