AI Safety Videos
Using AI to Build Safer Workplaces

Upgrade your toolbox talks and safety briefings to videos using AI technology
This means every employee, every trade contractor, every vendor gets the same message, from the same leader, with the same delivery.




Safety Training & Toolbox Talks in English, Spanish and 97 Other Languages from Afrikaans to Zulu
OSHA has stated that language barriers are a factor in 25% of on-the-job accidents.
OSHA also requires that safety training be provided in a language that people understand.
Providing safety training in a person's native language is crucial for making sure that everyone gets the safety information that they need to be safe.

Spanish Safety Videos
Fall Prevention Toolbox Talk

Fall Protection Safety
This avatar in this video is the "digital twin" of Bill Aalerud
Fall Prevention Toolbox Talk - Spanish

Spanish Fall Protection Safety
This avatar in this video is the "digital twin" of Bill Aalerud in Spanish. Bill does not speak Spanish.
The Reality of Toolbox Talks Today
Most organizations have extensive safety training libraries sitting in PDFs or binders. But on the jobsite:
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Delivery of the toolbox talk varies from supervisor to supervisor
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Employees or workers attending the toolbox talks are often disengaged and on their phones
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Safety training is inconsistent across facilities, shifts, or departments
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English isn't always the employee's primary language
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Documentation is unreliable and dated
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Safety leaders have limited visibility into who actually received the training
The intention is good. The execution is inconsistent.

A New Way to Deliver Toolbox Talks and Safety Briefings
We create 4-5 minute safety videos using custom avatars modeled after you, your Director of Safety, COO or even your President. These videos deliver each safety training module the same way, every time with a familiar face and clear message.
What Makes This Different:
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Consistent messaging across all facilities, shifts, and locations
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Higher engagement than paper handouts or spoken reminders
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Familiar presenters (avatars of company employees people know and trust)
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Messages in English, Spanish or any other of 140 languages
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Short, focused content crews can absorb quickly
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Easy distribution through your existing LMS, HRIS, or safety management platform
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Trackable viewing date to confirm participation based on the platform you are using
Ladder Safety Toolbox Talk

Ladder Safety Preventing Falls In Construction
This avatar in this video is the "digital twin" of Bill Aalerud
Ladder Safety Toolbox Talk - Spanish

Spanish Ladder Safety Preventing Falls In Construction 2 10
This avatar in this video is the "digital twin" of Bill Aalerud in Spanish. Bill does not speak Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions about AI Safety Videos
What is an AI safety video?
An AI safety video is a short, professionally produced training video created using artificial intelligence tools, including AI-generated avatars, voiceovers, and scripting, to deliver safety content consistently and at scale. Instead of filming live video, we use AI to deliver your safety message the same way, every time.
How long are AI safety micro-videos?
Our safety micro-videos are typically 3–5 minutes long. That length is intentional, it reflects what the research shows about attention span and knowledge retention in adult learners. Short, focused content outperforms long-format training in both engagement and recall.
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Are these videos customized for our organization?
Yes. We can create a custom AI avatar modeled after one of your own employees, a Director of Safety, VP, or even your CEO, so the face delivering your safety message is someone your workforce already recognizes and trusts. Your company logo can be included, and scripts are tailored to reflect your workplace, your language, and your safety priorities.
What topics can be covered in AI safety videos?
We can produce videos on virtually any EHS topic, including but not limited to: fall prevention, ladder safety, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, respiratory protection, PPE use, ergonomics, emergency procedures, and behavioral safety. If you have an existing safety training library, we can convert it to video format.
What is an AI avatar?
An AI avatar is a photorealistic digital presenter generated using AI technology. It can speak, gesture, and deliver content in a natural, human-like way, without the cost or logistics of filming a real person when creating videos. The creation of an avatar takes about 2 minutes of recording time so that the avatar knows can then create a "digital twin" of you. Avatars can be built to represent a generic presenter or modeled after a specific individual.
What is a "digital twin" in the context of safety training?
A digital twin is an AI-generated avatar that is modeled after a real person, capturing their likeness and voice so that the avatar appears to be that individual delivering the training. This means your Director of Safety can appear in every safety video across every location, without filming in front of a camera.
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Does the real person need to be fluent in Spanish (or other languages) for the avatar to deliver training in another language?
No. One of the most powerful features of AI avatar technology is that once a digital twin is created, it can deliver content in over 100 languages, regardless of what language the real person actually speaks. Your Safety Director can "present" in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, or the other languages your workforce needs.
Are AI avatars convincing? Will employees engage with them?
Today's AI avatars are highly realistic and have shown strong engagement in workplace learning contexts. Employees respond well when the avatar represents a recognizable company leader, it signals that safety is a priority at the highest levels of the organization. Paired with short, relevant content, engagement rates consistently outperform traditional paper-based or PDF training.
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Can AI improve how toolbox talks or safety briefings are delivered?
A toolbox talk is a short, informal safety briefing typically delivered before a shift or work session, covering a specific hazard, procedure, or safety reminder. Traditionally, these are delivered verbally by a supervisor and vary widely in quality and consistency. AI safety micro-videos standardize that delivery, ensuring every employee at every location receives the same message with the same clarity.
We have hundreds of toolbox talks in binders or PDFs. Can those be converted to videos?
Yes. We offer full and partial library conversion services. If you have an existing safety content library, we can work through it systematically, converting your highest-priority topics first and converting the full library over time. Existing content becomes the basis for the script. Once we have the script, we then create the video using the avatar.
Will video toolbox talks replace our supervisors?
No, and they shouldn't. AI safety videos are a delivery mechanism, not a replacement for human leadership. They ensure your baseline safety message is consistent and documented. Supervisors still play a critical role in follow-up conversations, site-specific coaching, and reinforcing the culture that makes safety stick. Using the videos frees up supervisor time preparing the materials. When the video is played, then can then ask a few questions to highlight site specific application of the content presented in the video. This helps to deepend the learning.
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What is microlearning?
Microlearning is a training approach that delivers content in short, focused segments, typically under 10 minutes, targeting a single concept or skill. It's designed around how adults like to learn: in brief windows of attention. AI safety micro-videos are a form of microlearning.
What is asynchronous learning, and why does it matter for EHS training?
Asynchronous learning means training that employees can access on their own schedule, rather than attending at a fixed time. For EHS training, this is significant, it means a worker on a night shift, a remote site, or a different time zone receives the same quality training as everyone else. It also means training doesn't stop operations to gather everyone in one place.
Is microlearning effective for safety training specifically?
Research consistently shows that spaced, short-format training produces better great retention rates. For safety content in particular, where the goal is not just awareness but behavior change, frequent, brief reinforcement outperforms infrequent, comprehensive lectures. Microlearning also supports just-in-time training, delivering relevant content close to when and where the work is happening.

“One of the most impactful aspects of Culture Coach’s work was in initiating the implementation of our strategic plan's first goal: creating and fostering a psychologically safe and accountable workplace culture. Thanks to Kari Heistad's expertise and unwavering dedication, our organization is not only better equipped to navigate the complexities of a modern workplace culture but also poised to thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.”
Bill Aalerud, Executive Vice President
Columbia
