LEARNING
Safety Sales Training Program Goes Virtual
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SEA is no stranger to educating sales and marketing professionals on the technical and regulatory fundamentals of workplace safety and health. Prior to the pandemic, one of its programs, the Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP) training program, took place in person with direct, live contact and demonstrations from industry expert instructors. However, given the global shutdowns and travel restrictions at the onset of the pandemic, ISEA canceled in-person courses to ensure the safety of students and faculty. But this vital educational program couldn’t stay shuttered for long. ISEA and QSSP faculty quickly transitioned the QSSP program to a virtual learning experience to accommodate interested safety sales professionals while ensuring the integrity of
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INTERNATIONAL SAFETY E QUI P M E N T ASSOCI ATI ON
ISEA’s QSSP training program had to pivot in the midst of the pandemic
the curriculum. The QSSP program covers the principles and practices of occupational health and safety, as well as the fundamentals of industrial hygiene, risk management, safety engineering, health and safety regulations, and workers’ compensation. Working directly with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory agencies, faculty members quickly updated course materials to include the effects of COVID-19. MEETING DEMAND AT A CRITICAL TIME The first 100% remote virtual training QSSP program took place August 24-28, 2020. With top-rated virtual classroom technology and courses taught live by experienced safety faculty, remote attendees broadened their technical expertise in health and safety,
