Gamification and neurocognitive approaches in occupational safety training. Examples of implementing corporate safety competitions, business quests, and internal currency reward models to promote safe behavior and boost engagement.
The article examines the use of game elements in occupational health and safety training — from theoretical foundations and improving safety culture to practical sessions. The implementation of points, experience points, or competitions increases employee motivation and engagement, as well as helps develop problem-solving skills based on real-life situations. At the same time, the author analyzes possible difficulties of the method, such as the labor-intensive development and evaluation of resul...
Implementation of five tools to improve safety culture at a large manufacturing enterprise: monthly Safety Days, public investigation commissions with worker participation, an interactive induction room, a quest room, and a VR simulator for practicing violation identification skills by line managers.
Implementation of a face-to-face dialogue program with line managers to develop safety culture and overcome a formal approach to rules. Safety culture level is assessed locally using anonymous questionnaires based on seven criteria, mapping results onto the Hudson ladder.
Transition from formal training to interactive assessment sessions for middle managers using real incident analysis and business games. Implementation of a cascading training model by preparing over 800 internal moderators and using virtual 3D classrooms and VR simulators.
Integration of industrial safety into the ESG strategy using cement production as an example. Implementation of an employee motivation system via a mobile app for risk identification, holding HSE competitions among contractors with targeted funding for working condition improvements, as well as the execution of environmental initiatives and online emission monitoring.
Implementation of a multi-level non-financial motivation program in a mining company. The system includes individual, team, and project nominations with points awarded for proactive HSE actions, which are exchanged for valuable prizes through a catalog.
The article is devoted to the practice of implementing game mechanics into the process of training workers in safe methods of performing work using the example of JSC Zarubezhneft. The material examines how gamification helps overcome a formal approach to studying complex occupational health and safety standards and increase staff engagement through motivational elements and feedback. The use of a game-based approach allows for improving the perception and retention of information based on the e...
The article examines the experience of using gamification at the 'Conscious Safety' seminar using a simple exercise with children's blocks. The game-based approach makes it possible to unite workers of different generations into mixed teams for joint execution of tasks, risk assessment, and conducting briefings. Such an approach helps build team cohesion and form sustainable safe behavior skills when performing high-risk work without financial or time costs.
Implementation of the "Leadership in Risk Management" project at a cement plant in Uzbekistan, considering local mentality and language barriers. Transitioning from a reactive model to a proactive risk-oriented approach through small group training, practical "risk hunting," digitalization of reporting (Telegram bot and mobile app), and gamification (internal currency "tops").
The "Risk Hunting" online marathon uses gamification to engage personnel, students, and family members in risk assessment and safety culture. Participants are divided into target tracks with adapted tasks based on real incidents and micro-injuries.
A comprehensive communication system with the workforce on occupational safety issues, including visualization (boards, signs with QR codes), digital channels (mobile app, Telegram channel with chatbots), and feedback tools (hotline, idea submission system). The practice aims to increase awareness, engagement, and develop a safety culture.
Implementation of a mobile simulation game for HSE training of field team employees (sales representatives, drivers). The game simulates the workday of a manager who must balance generating profit and complying with safety rules while managing subordinates.