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Project Summary: Fall Protection Training, Part 1

Scenario-based online training that teaches Fall Protection program rules and protocols. The training is designed following the CCAF (Context, Challenge, Activity, Feedback) model to situate the learning experience within a context that is familiar to LBNL workers.

Roles

  • Instructional designer
  • Photographer
  • Videographer
  • Storyline developer

Performance Gap

Fall Protection was a two-part training consisting of a synchronous online Zoom presentation (part 1) and a follow-up in-person harness fitting (part 2). Specific challenges were that Part 1 required two hours of the instructor’s time as well as the inconvenience of learners having to take the training when it interfered with their work schedule. The Zoom-based training was largely lecture-based with some question and answer activities throughout.

Solution

To design an online, asynchronous training to replace part 1.

  • Scenarios are derived from a facilities staff survey enquiring about most likely scenarios where fall protection is applied
  • Reduced training time from 2 hours to 40 minutes for trainees
  • Released Fall Protection trainers from monthly training requirements

Design Highlights

  • Interactive, scenario-based training following the CCAF model
  • Shot on-location video and photos to build scenarios
  • Job aids are provided for harness fit. See Site-Specific Job Aids
  • Engaged Fall Protection program owner and SME to demonstrate practices and to act in the training
  • Designed interactive micro-challenges to build proficiency in applying Fall Protection program protocols and best practices

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Incorporated two roles who involved fall protection requirements, the competent person and the authorized person.
Incorporated two roles who involved fall protection requirements, the competent person and the authorized person.
The first scenario, working on a rooftop, shows the entire context in which the fall protection program is activated: rules regarding guardrails, appropriate harness and fit, and adequate anchor points.
The first scenario, working on a rooftop, shows the entire context in which the fall protection program is activated: rules regarding guardrails, appropriate harness and fit, and adequate anchor points.
When necessary, video is embedded to demonstrate tasks such as harness inspection.
When necessary, video is embedded to demonstrate tasks such as harness inspection.
Aside from video demonstrations, learners can explore protocols through interactive activities.
Aside from video demonstrations, learners can explore protocols through interactive activities.
A second scenario shows a situation in which fall protection protocols are employed.
A second scenario shows a situation in which fall protection protocols are employed.
The learner explores where to place an anchor point, and when to move it to avoid harm.
The learner explores where to place an anchor point, and when to move it to avoid harm.
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