I notice that you use the term "war stories" to describe OSHA inspection experiences. I'd encourage you to use a different term.

First, I don't think that many OHS folks want to be at "war" with OSHA or to be perceived that way. Second, the term "war-story" has a negative connotation in training circles. It brings to mind bad training where a trainer will just tell "war stories" that don't have a point, aren't in the context of the training, don't fit or meet the stated learning objectives, etc.

Don’t get me wrong. The technique of using stories or cases to meet learning objectives can be a highly effective training technique and a good way to educate OHS folks about OSHA inspections. I just think that calling them “war stories” sends the wrong message.

Jonathan Klane, M.S.Ed., CIH, CHMM, CET
Klane's Education Information Training Hub (KEITH)
Fairfield, ME
Phone: 207-453-KEITH (5348)

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