Lockout Tagout elearning

I designed this annual Lockout/Tagout safety training to support our maintenance technicians and machine operators in performing procedures correctly and preventing workplace injuries. When I joined the project, the organization was facing inconsistent compliance and lower‑than‑expected written‑test scores, so I set out to create a more engaging, performance‑focused learning experience that reflected the real decisions employees make on the job.

To meet that need, I developed a branching‑scenario eLearning course in Adobe Captivate, using action mapping and close collaboration with three subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance. The course places learners in realistic maintenance situations and asks them to choose their next steps, guiding them through different paths based on their decisions. This approach allowed experienced technicians to move confidently through familiar content while still uncovering knowledge gaps through authentic, job‑based choices.

My process included analyzing daily technician workflows, mapping critical actions with supervisors, building an interactive storyboard in Adobe XD, and creating a prototype to confirm the flow and visual direction. Once approved, I developed the full SCORM‑compliant course for the organization’s LMS—all within a sixteen‑day timeline.

The results were meaningful: written‑test scores increased by 22%, and Lockout/Tagout‑related incidents dropped by 12% after implementation. The course was well‑received by supervisors and frontline employees alike, and it ultimately strengthened the organization’s overall safety training program.