Why Strong Internal Training Matters: Lessons From a Recent Workplace Injury

A recent Ontario workplace incident resulting in a severe injury and a significant fine serves as an important reminder of how crucial proper training is—especially when tasks involve hazardous equipment or elevated work surfaces. The investigation found that the worker had not been adequately trained on how to safely move and secure materials, ultimately leading to a preventable injury.

While fines make headlines, the real cost lies in the human impact: the pain and recovery for the injured worker, the ripple effect on their family, and the strain placed on their coworkers and employer. Incidents like this highlight a core truth in workplace safety—effective internal training is one of the strongest defenses against preventable injuries.

Why Internal Training Must Be Done Well

Internal training often forms the foundation of what workers actually do day-to-day. Even with formal external certifications, it’s the site-specific internal training that teaches employees:

• How equipment is used at your workplace

• What hazards look like in your environment

• Who to communicate with and how

• What expectations your organization sets for safety

  
  

If internal training is rushed, inconsistent, outdated, or delivered by someone unsure of the material, the risk of injury increases dramatically. Poorly trained workers may not fully recognize hazards or may unknowingly take shortcuts that put them—and everyone around them—in danger.

Build Confidence and Competence with Train the Trainer

To strengthen workplace safety, employers need trainers who are confident, knowledgeable, and capable of delivering instruction that truly sticks. That’s where MSW Training and Consulting’s Train the Trainer course becomes invaluable.

This program empowers your internal leaders to:

• Deliver clear, consistent training across departments

• Correct unsafe behaviours through proper coaching techniques

• Understand legal responsibilities and documentation requirements

• Communicate safety expectations effectively

• Ensure new and existing employees receive training that meets compliance standards

  
  

Most importantly, it helps your organization create a culture where safety is understood, reinforced, and practiced every day.

Final Word

Workplace incidents don’t happen “out of nowhere.” They often trace back to gaps in knowledge, communication, or procedures. By investing in high-quality internal training, employers can significantly reduce the chance of injuries—protecting workers, strengthening operations, and supporting long-term compliance.

If you want to equip your team with the tools to train safely, confidently, and effectively, MSW Training and Consulting’s Train the Trainer course is an excellent place to start.

Invest in proper training today—because safety begins with knowledge.

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