Brian's Story: You Can Make A Difference is a 20-minute online course that uses a real-world workplace injury narrative to reinforce the personal consequences of safety complacency and the importance of individual accountability in preventing incidents. It is designed for all employees across industries as a safety culture and awareness training module, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in private industry in 2023, along with 5,283 fatal work injuries in 2023, averaging more than 14 worker deaths per day. Behind every statistic is a real person whose life - and whose family's life - was permanently altered by a preventable incident. Research consistently shows that narrative-based safety training creates stronger emotional engagement and longer retention than procedural training alone, making real-world stories one of the most effective tools for building a genuine safety culture. OSHA's emphasis on fostering a safety and health culture in the workplace supports training approaches that go beyond rule memorization to create personal accountability.
This course uses Brian's real-life experience to show your employees what happens when safety shortcuts, complacency, and failure to speak up lead to a serious workplace injury. The narrative format engages your team on an emotional level, making the consequences of unsafe behavior tangible and personal. Your employees will learn why individual choices matter, how to recognize and respond to unsafe conditions, the importance of speaking up when they see hazards, and how to take ownership of their own safety and the safety of their coworkers. This course is effective as a standalone awareness module or as part of new employee orientation.
While no specific OSHA standard mandates narrative-based safety awareness training, OSHA's emphasis on establishing a strong safety and health culture in the workplace supports training approaches that build personal commitment to safe behaviors. OSHA's voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines recommend that employers use a combination of training methods - including case studies and real-world examples - to engage employees in safety beyond basic rule compliance. The agency's Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) and inspection targeting data show that workplaces with weak safety cultures are disproportionately represented in serious injury and fatality investigations. In 2023, BLS reported 5,283 fatal work injuries nationally. OSHA penalties for serious violations reach $16,550 per instance and $165,514 for willful violations, but the human cost of a single preventable incident far exceeds any regulatory fine.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English and Spanish at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.