Description:

Project Title: Facility* New Hire Orientation

Project Summary:
This interactive e-learning module is part of a comprehensive new-hire orientation program developed for employees at a grain facility. The module introduces key safety protocols, including fall protection, ladder use, and scaffold procedures, aligned with OSHA standards and organizational safety policies. Learners are guided through realistic workplace scenarios to support hazard recognition and safe practices while working at heights.

Problem Statement:
The objective of this specific module was to design an engaging, compliance-aligned training solution that ensures employees understand how to safely work with ladders, scaffolds, and fall protection equipment. The training needed to be interactive, scenario-based, and accessible for learners across multiple job roles and experience levels, reducing workplace incidents and increasing retention of critical safety practices.

Solution Overview:
The Fall Protection Module uses a combination of microlearning principles, layered interactivity, knowledge checks, and real-world application. Key features include:

• Visual scenarios depicting proper ladder and scaffold use
• Interactive drag-and-drop activity on scaffold tag identification
• A walkthrough of a body harness inspection and fit testing

The content was structured using a learner-centered design approach, ensuring relevance to on-the-job tasks and encouraging user reflection and decision-making.

Impact:

This training module played a vital role in enhancing workplace safety culture and supporting compliance with company and regulatory safety standards. Following implementation, the client reported:

• Increased learner engagement based on LMS tracking and feedback
• Improved scaffold tag recognition and ladder safety protocol adherence in field audits
• Greater confidence and competency in using fall protection gear
• A reduction in reported near-miss incidents related to ladder and scaffold use

Role & Responsibilities:

As the lead instructional designer, I was responsible for:

Conducting QA reviews and user testing to ensure clarity and effectiveness

Analyzing safety requirements and job tasks in collaboration with the client’s EHS team

Designing learning objectives and content sequencing aligned to performance goals

Developing interactive elements using Articulate Storyline to enhance engagement and knowledge retention

Writing scripts, voiceover guidance, and instructional notes for technical accuracy and tone

Collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate content and terminology

*Client name has been redacted at their request.

My Role:

Instructional Designer and Developer

Tools Used:

Articulate Storyline,