For many small organisations staff training is not too high on the list of prioritises - this is understandable as a lot of SMEs are concentrating on getting sales orders through the door. In particular, in the current economic climate, everyone is doing their level best to ensure that the entire focus of the business is staying afloat.

However, through some simple staff induction DVD training a company can vastly increase it’s effectiveness in all areas of the business, from sales and marketing through to health and safety and product knowledge. Many smaller companies are now realising that a small investment in a professional production video can really give them a competitive edge.

Staff training videos can be used internally to ensure that the workforce is fully trained in all aspects of the business and when it comes to staff induction then video is definitely a cost effective option, saving manpower, time and ensures that all people get consistently good training every time.

For many workers the thought of health and safety training is pretty low down on the ‘fun things to do list’. For the most part it can be painfully boring, mind numbingly dull and excruciatingly tedious - and these are the best bits! In all seriousness most health and safety training is not too exciting, especially if it’s classroom based.

There are also a number of in built problems (apart from the boredom) and that is there is often no continuity in the messages. For example one trainer may do it one way and another completely differently.  However a workplace H&S video addresses these problems and more.

Firstly the messages are always the same, there is no deviation from the core messages. Secondly, it can clearly show people what to do - so there is no confusion. Thirdly a workplace H&S videos can include foreign languages and sub titles - so it’s inclusive and finally it can also be used on-line and include Q&A sessions.

All in all a professional production video with great editing and an engaging theme will ensure an effective H&S Video.