Q&A with Clemens Braun 

Clemens Braun has been a SafeCare BC workshop facilitator for the past two years. This week, we learn more about him.

Q: What do you like most about teaching?
A: I love the moments during a workshop when participants have an “aha moment.” It becomes obvious that the participants understand a concept or have learned a skill.

Q: Why are you passionate about SafeCare BC programs and workshops?
A: I believe strongly that workers have a right to be safe at work, and SafeCare BC helps achieve this.

Q: How would you describe your teaching style?
A: When I teach, I try to encourage participation and discussion rather than lecturing.

Q: Where do you draw your inspiration from?
A: I get inspired by the workshops. In the end, participants come to me and tell me they have learned new skills and concepts to help them be safer at work.

Q: What do you hope participants get out of your workshops?
A: Of course, I want them to learn new skills and concepts related to their work, but I also hope they learn skills that will help them in everyday life, such as respectful communication and giving feedback.
Q: Is there an expectation that participants will share knowledge from the workshop?
A: I hope the participants share their knowledge with their co-workers. This is especially true for the Safe Resident and Safe Client Handling Peer Coach workshops.

Q: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time when not facilitating?
A: I enjoy hiking, gardening, playing soccer, cooking, and travel