How can workers practice responding to a bear encounter before they’re out in the field?
Frank Yang, eLearning Specialist at Energy Safety Canada, explains how the national safety association for Canada’s energy industry moved from a static SCORM presentation to a 3D bear-awareness simulation in D2L Brightspace.
The simulation gives workers a chance to explore bear behavior and practice decisions under realistic conditions, including when and how to use bear spray. Yang explains how this kind of practice can help workers build confidence in their response before an emergency.
Key takeaways:
- Replacing a static SCORM presentation with a 3D simulation
- Exploring bear behavior and practicing bear spray use
- Building decision-making skills under realistic conditions
“So the simulation actually give you the opportunity to act almost exactly how to use that bear spray in the right time, right direction, right distance.” — Frank Yang