In January, following annual tradition, the Stadsbader winter training sessions were held. The sessions were held from 13 to 30 January, with two sessions continuing on-site.
Winter training continued in the halls of Stadsbader Academy, where participants received a half-day first aid training course and a half-day general safety course supplemented by discussion of the previous year's incidents, experiences and suggestions for improvement.
As an experiment, 2 days of winter training were organized this year at the Renson Deinze and Oosterweel constructions yards. This offers the advantage that safety lessons could be given in a real-life practical environment.
The interaction between the approximately 400 (!) participants, instructors, health and safety department and members of the hierarchy resulted in a lot of useful knowledge and skills being exchanged and honed. Having the courses take place on-site also had a noticeably positive impact on interaction.
Winter training will also take place at our Dessel location on 10 February, with a new concept this year. Training on specific topics will be provided and as many as 90 people will participate in this training day!
The purpose of these annual training courses is and always will be to continuously raise awareness among our employees about how to work safely and sensibly!
