Written by: Jill Schultz
Date Posted: 07/24/2025
Corrective action training is a crucial tool used across industries—from transportation and construction to manufacturing and general workplace environments—to address safety concerns and improve employee performance. Whether it’s a truck driver with repeated traffic violations, a construction worker ignoring fall protection protocols, or a warehouse employee mishandling equipment, corrective action training helps prevent minor issues from escalating into serious incidents.
Corrective action training, also known as remedial training, is a brief, targeted session designed to address specific behaviors or performance issues. It is typically used in response to an incident, accident, violation, or complaint.
For example:
The goal is to intervene early—before a pattern of unsafe behavior leads to a serious accident or regulatory violation. Training should be conducted as soon as practical after the issue is identified.
In any industry, a single observation might warrant a reminder. But after a second related incident, it’s time for a structured training session. Even if the employee is on a tight schedule, a short meeting can be arranged to address the specific concern.
There are two major benefits:
Corrective action training is a proactive approach to workplace safety. It helps correct minor issues before they escalate, protecting both employees and the organization—whether you're managing a fleet of trucks, overseeing a construction site, or running a manufacturing facility.
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