Trades
Green Dot for the Trades
Green Dot for the Trades (GDT) is a research-based Harassment Prevention and Respectful Workplace Program (RWP) developed to be implemented across the phases of a construction project life cycle. The goals are to enhance safety and retain a diverse and talented workforce by creating a climate of dignity and respect.
The program
GDT is customizable program developed to be implemented from project initiation to design and planning, construction, and post-construction. The program is comprised of three components: Training (in-person, virtual, and/or eLearning), Social Marketing Campaigns, and Evaluation. When implemented effectively, these three components can drive behavior change and ultimately transform the culture of the workplace – whether on a jobsite or in an office.
Training
Training includes General Workforce and Leadership workshops that teach participants to: (1) intervene when they notice harassing behaviors, and (2) engage in behaviors that support a culture of respect.
Social Marketing
Social Marketing Campaigns reinforce and strengthen new skills by integrating (1) posters and other collaterals with (2) brief booster activities/Toolbox Talks (smart phones, online, in-person).
Evaluation
Evaluation plans are developed to measure progress using surveys and brief conversations or focus groups, allowing for course corrections and ensuring desired outcomes are achieved.
ELearning
eLearning for Trades is an asynchronous online course that provides a cost-effective option for employers to overcome the challenge of complicated worker flow by allowing employees who cannot easily access in-person or virtual training to access the program anytime, anywhere, on their computers, phones, or tablets.