- Wendi A Pallozzi: Department of Laboratory Animal Resources, Merck Research Laboratories, West Point, PA 19486, USA. wendi_pallozzi@merck.com
Training makes an important contribution to maintaining a safe working environment, but trainees may have problems achieving maximum information retention if they are not motivated and interested. The authors describe an innovative safety training program that has been well received by employees and associated with a 62% drop in workplace injuries over a two-year period.