Edvantage group provides Yara with cloud-based learning to support zero accident target
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Oslo, Norway, 18 August, 2011 - Edvantage group announces today that it has been
selected to provide Yara International with e-learning solutions in the safety
training area. Yara International, a global supplier of mineral fertilizers, has
set as one of its goals to be the leading performer in the area of worker
safety, with a targeted accident rate as close to zero as possible.
Edvantage group will provide seven interactive e-learning courses covering a
range of topics including risk assessment, process safety and chemical safety.
The courses will be accessed by over 3,000 technicians, operators, engineers and
supervisors at 30 plants in 17 countries.
Yara also holds a license for use of Edvantage group's CourseBuilder®, a content
authoring platform. Local site managers can use this to translate the master
modules into 9 languages and add synthetic voice-over to the courses, with
CourseBuilder CBVoice functionality. Employees will access courses through the
Edvantage group Learning Gateway, learning management system. The system also
enables supervisors to monitor, encourage and review compliance with course
participation requirements.
Yara has a strong track record in the industry with respect to health,
environmental and safety performance. The new e-learning courses, combined with
existing programmes, will develop the knowledge, attitudes and behavior that
will bring the company closer to its ambition of eliminating accidents.
"E-learning is an effective way for us to keep safety awareness in the forefront
as we work," said Jan- Petter Fossum, Head of Process Safety. "Using Edvantage
group's cloud-based solution, we don't need to think about implementing any
systems. They will enable us to create quality learning programmes and keep
large portions of the courses updated as the business, operations and
regulations change. This is essential to ensuring everyone knows what they can
do to lower risk, prevent injury and protect themselves, the community and the
environment."
Sølve Johannessen, Managing Director, Edvantage group said, "We are excited
about this opportunity to support Yara. Our learning technologies and
instructional design services are particularly well designed for large
organisations that have diverse workforces and skill requirements. We will help
Yara capitalise on these benefits to deliver quality learning programmes."
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About Yara
Yara International ASA is the world's leading chemical company converting
energy, natural minerals and nitrogen into essential products for farmers and
industrial customers. The company's industrial product portfolio includes
environmental protection agents that help prevent air pollution. Yara has a
global workforce of more than 7,300 employees whose great diversity and
knowledge enables them to consistently hold the position of leading performer in
the industry. The company is headquartered in Oslo with operations in more than
50 countries and sales to about 150 countries.
About Edvantage group
Edvantage group is Europe's leading e-learning company. Edvantage group helps
organisations improve employee skills and transfer knowledge, leading to better
performance and business results. The company seamlessly combines Software-as-a-
Service (SaaS) and cloud-based technologies, including Learning Gateway and
CourseBuilder, with exceptional learning experiences, on-demand content and
professional services to deliver measurable value for clients. Edvantage group
serves over 400 organisations from offices throughout the Nordic countries,
Benelux and the UK. Visit www.edvantagegroup.com for more information.
Contacts
Edvantage group
Sølve Johannessen, Managing Director, Norway
Tel: +47 90978106
Email:solve.johannessen(at)edvantagegroup.com
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