Safety Training That Transfers

Chapter 1

Icebreakers

An icebreaker is a short activity to establish a healthy learning environment, which should be done immediately following participant introductions. The icebreaker, when possible, should connect with the training theme and start the day with laughter, engagement, and a sense of understanding. Many trainers skip icebreakers and jump right into the content because they think icebreakers are a waste of time. From our experience, however, icebreakers are incredibly important and need to be done at every training program. People are much more likely to stay involved if they are engaged right away. Use these icebreakers to bring ...