Manitou, a leading company in material handling equipment, is strengthening its safety culture through a playful training program.

Digital learning, News
6 July 2023

Manitou, a leading company in material handling equipment, is strengthening its safety culture through a playful training program.

As a company specialized in the manufacturing of handling and earthmoving equipment, Manitou has established ten golden rules of safety to ensure the protection of its 5000 employees across 140 countries. To strengthen this safety culture within the company, Manitou is launching a playful training program. It is designed for managers, executives, technicians, and employees at the headquarters. This initiative aims to ensure that the golden rules are not only known and understood but also implemented throughout the entire group.

A TRAINING PROGRAM TO SENSITIZE EMPLOYEES TO THE GOLDEN RULES AND RISKY SITUATIONS

Manitou, a French company with international presence, stands out for its innovations in the field of handling, lifting, and earthmoving equipment. The group strives to improve the performance of its machines, ensure user comfort, reduce the total cost of equipment ownership, and minimize their environmental impact. Manitou also aims to prioritize the safety of its employees by launching an extensive campaign on the subject.

The main objective of the training conducted by Audace is to raise awareness among employees about the ten golden rules of safety in the company and ensure their compliance. They should also have the ability to identify risky situations.

When games become an inductive pedagogical approach

The module uses an inductive pedagogical approach. Learners learn the golden rules by solving concrete cases. Two levels are available. In the first level, learners can retry if they make mistakes. In the second level, they receive feedback but cannot try again.

Using a board game inspired by “Trivial Pursuit,” the player rolls the dice and moves their game piece forward. At each square, a question related to a specific theme related to the company is asked (industry, environment, construction, etc.). If he answers correctly, he is rewarded with a “Golden Rule” card. It’s up to him to find as many correct answers as possible to build up his collection! Indeed, he needs them to win the challenges that arise during the game. To solve them and win, he must play the right “Golden Rule” cards.

Pitch : A cataclysm has destroyed the infrastructure and industries. It is up to you to rebuild the essential elements for the prosperity of your group of survivors. Will you be able to accomplish these tasks while preserving your health and that of your companions? During a journey presented as a board game with a deck-building card mechanic, the learner will have to successfully complete their mission and come out alive. !

The training implemented by Manitou helps strengthen the safety culture within the company. Participants have the opportunity to build the ten golden rules of safety themselves. The game mechanics, such as the game board and playing cards, make the training interactive and engaging. In addition to its playful aspect, this e-learning enables learners to understand and analyze risky situations. The golden rules thus become an integral part of their knowledge and skills in terms of safety.