Safety Training Resource Database Help
This page explains how to search the Safety Training Resource Database (STRD) for safety and work zone professional development resources, and how to submit changes or additions to the database. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
How to Use the Database
Suggesting New Content for the Database
Explanation of Fields in the Database
How to Use the Database
Searching the Database
You can search the database using simple and advanced searches. In the dropdown lists on either the main search page or the advanced search page, select a search term by clicking on it. Select multiple terms by holding down the Control <Ctrl> button on your keyboard. You can also select terms in one or more of the boxes. The more terms you select, the narrower the search and the fewer resources will be returned.
Viewing Search Results
If you click on the title of a particular resource, you will see details about it, as well as any associated events which may hold additional information or describe a specific scheduled instance of the resource. Click on search results in any of the other columns (Performing Organization, Topic, Audience, or Resource Type) to perform another search on the selected item.
There is also a set of navigation links that appears at the left-hand side of the screen and allows you to reach different parts of this site.
Suggesting New Content for the Database
You can suggest new resources and events for the STRD or update resources and events already in the database. Use the form located on the Contribute page to submit any information about potential new entries for our database. Include as much information as you can. You can review the list of data fields used in the Database to see what sort of information is used in the STRD.
Editing an Existing Event or Resource
When you are viewing the "Resource Detail" page for a particular resource, you may provide edits if you see any incorrect information, or links to any obsolete websites. Click on the "Edit Resource Information" link to the right of the section where you see an error. Fill-in fields will appear where you can suggest corrections.
Explanation of Fields in the Database
The database displays several of these data fields on the search results page ("Your Search Results"), and many more on the detail page you get by clicking on a resources name ("Resource Detail").
The following database fields are associated with a Resource:
| Field Name | Definition |
|---|
| Short Description | Brief description of the resource |
| Topics | Resources have been assigned to one or more topic areas, which will be listed in this field |
| Audience | Audience the resource is geared towards |
| Subject Area | Competency subject areas (broad groups of frequently cited competencies for safety and work zone professionals) addressed by this resource |
| Long Description | Full description of the resource, preferably from the author or provider of the resource |
| Objectives | Objectives the resource is intended to fulfill |
The following database fields are associated with an Event:
| Field Name | Definition |
|---|
| Event Information | Website about the resource, if such a site is available |
| Organization's Homepage | URL to the homepage of the organization that maintains this training |
| Resource Type | The available resource types in the database are:
- Blended (a method that combines an online class with some interactive contact such as a teleconference)
- CD-ROM
- CD-ROM, Classroom Option
- Classroom Course
- Conference
- Guidebook
- Information Kit
- Information Kit, Video
- Instructors Guide
- Online (Asynchronous WTB)
- Online Course
- Program
- Report
- Textbook
- Video
- Webinar/ T3
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| Performing Organization | Organization in charge of providing this resource |
| Instructor | Instructor's name , when available |
| Location | Location of the event |
| Date | Date when the particular event occurred or will occur |
| Length | Duration of the event, if applicable |
| Cost | Cost required to participate in the training or acquire the resource |
| Course Credits | Number of credits, if any, awarded for completing a class resource |
| Type of Credits | Type of credits awarded, if applicable, such as CEU or academic credits |
| Course Certification | Whether or not this event provides or is part of a certification process |
| Course Language | The language the event is produced or taught in |
| Contact | Name, address, a phone number, and email address for the contact are provided if they are available |
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