Just A Second Ago: The Brad Livingston Story is a 21-minute online course that tells the true story of a worker who was severely burned in a workplace explosion caused by procedural shortcuts and unsafe acts. It is designed as a motivational safety training for employees and supervisors in any industry, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
According to BLS data, over 5,000 workers die from workplace injuries in the United States each year, and thousands more suffer life-changing injuries from incidents that are almost always preventable. Shortcuts, procedural violations, and the decision to ignore known safety rules remain leading contributors to workplace fatalities and severe injuries. OSHA's enforcement data consistently shows that standards addressing hazardous energy control (29 CFR 1910.147), fire prevention, and hot work safety rank among the agency's most-cited violations - 2,177 lockout/tagout violations were cited in FY 2025 alone.
This course presents the real story of Brad Livingston, whose decision to violate procedures, take a shortcut, and condone a coworker's unsafe actions resulted in an explosion that engulfed him in flames. Brad's account of surviving severe burns, fighting for his life inspired by thoughts of his three young daughters, and the long road to recovery delivers a powerful message about the real-world consequences of unsafe decisions. Your team will hear directly from someone who lived through the worst outcome of cutting corners and understand why every safety rule exists to protect them.
While this course is not tied to a single OSHA standard, it addresses the behavioral factors behind violations of multiple safety regulations. OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) was the fourth most-cited violation in FY 2025 with 2,177 citations. Hot Work Safety standards under 29 CFR 1910.252 and fire prevention requirements under 29 CFR 1910.39 address the types of procedural safeguards that were bypassed in Brad Livingston's incident. OSHA penalties for serious violations reach $16,550, and willful violations can be assessed up to $165,514. Beyond regulatory penalties, the human cost of workplace incidents includes permanent disability, chronic pain, lost income, and devastating impact on families - costs that no penalty amount can adequately represent.
| 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.