Chances are, if you are reading this blog, you are looking for a more effective medium of communication that would put focus on better EHS management. It would be safe to say that using animation movies or videos to highlight the different aspects of EHS is unquestionably proven and successful.
Animation movies not only have the capacity to completely translate real-life incident scenarios onto a screen, but they can even incorporate hypothetical yet probable health and safety situations that the organization might encounter, in a sort of ‘things that can go wrong’ or ‘worst-case scenarios’ way.
After all, an effective EHS program should not only be process-deep but also ‘far-reaching’ through its approaches.
However, here is an interesting challenge that organizations and their EHS personnel face when it comes to employing animation movies for EHS purposes: where do they start?
So, here are 5 things to know before making animation movies for EHS:
1. Know Your Objective
Knowing your objective should always be the priority for the organization. This means that the vision for adopting animation movies for your specific environmental health and safety needs must align with the defined objective. Is it for training purposes, for propagating awareness, or for showcasing a scenario like an emergency preparedness plan?
Securing a plan through discussions and meetings within the organization between the respective in-charges and EHS personnel can help achieve this. The key takeaway here is that such discussions can tease out finer details of replicating and representing a process or safety hazard to the best possible level, thus making stakeholders factually aware of what they would ‘see’ at the end.
2. Choose the Right Vendor
Choosing the right vendor can be slightly easier if the development and production process is done in-house. However, if you decide to outsource the animation movie production, there are several factors to consider. A vendor with EHS expertise under their belt will minimize the need for hand-holding, making the process smoother and more efficient. The top two points we discussed earlier will feed effortlessly into this process, and this is highly recommended over working with a vendor who has limited or no EHS knowledge.
3. Communicate Effectively with the Vendor
Clear communication with your vendor is crucial for securing the planned animation movie. It’s not uncommon for organizations to want to rely entirely on a qualified vendor. In this case, the process of securing a detailed plan becomes a joint effort between the vendor and the organization. A qualified vendor will take the time to conduct a thorough requirement analysis. This ensures that they are able to not only recreate the situation, process, or hazard but also incorporate the actions and behaviors that might lead to or cause such situations. This ensures the animation stays as true to real life as possible.
4. A Simplified Approach for Executing the Project
Having clearly defined steps for creating the movie (from script to final product) helps you proactively understand how the movie will turn out. This approach also speeds up the production process. By breaking down the project into smaller, manageable steps, you can more easily monitor the progress and make any necessary adjustments before final delivery.
5. Think Beyond Just Safety Training
If you are looking to use animation movies to ensure better EHS performance within your organization, don’t limit your imagination to just safety training, inductions, and SOPs. Animation movies have the power to capture even the most complex aspects of operations and fluidly display them for better human responses. Whether it's for hazard identification, emergency response drills, or risk assessment processes, animation can help create a more engaging and effective learning experience.
In short, if you are looking to choose animation movies to improve EHS performance within your organization, pick a qualified vendor with a proven track record in the EHS domain and the ability to replicate a ‘true-to-real-life’ experience. This approach will ensure the highest quality outcome for your project.
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