Safety games for work: A 20-minute team challenge

A ready-made course you customise for your organisation, with a live session deck. You only add the 5 details that are specific to your organisation.

Length
20 min
Lessons
2 lessons
Frequency
Team safety game at a stand-down
Last reviewed
22 Oct 2026
Run it well
What would you do?

A team says the fix in round 2 is wrong because their site uses a different control

Try it: this is one of 8 interactive activities in the course.

What's included

Two pieces that work together

Copy once, get everything. Learners prepare on their own and you run the session live.

Self-paced course

Short lessons with real workplace scenarios, not walls of text.

  • 2 lessons, about 20 minutes
  • Process, sorting activity, flashcards, scenario and quizzes
  • 5-question final check

Live session deck

An AhaSlides presentation to run after the course, in person or online.

  • 15 slides
  • Quiz, word cloud, open-ended slides
  • A closing slide for your contacts

Learning objectives

At the end of this course, learners can

Each objective and the lesson that covers it.

IDObjectiveSourceWhere it's covered
TO 490.0Teams find and fix the planted hazards faster than the timerBest practiceWhole course
SO 490.1.1Spot hazards in a workplace pictureBest practiceWhole course
SO 490.2.1Choose the correct control for each hazardBest practiceWhole course

Your part: what a template can't do for you

  • Your workplace details: fill in the 5 highlighted fields so the course describes your own policies, contacts and locations.
  • Records: record completion in your own LMS or record system.

Course outline

2 lessons, about 20 minutes

Minutes per lesson are an estimate, shared out by page count.

ContentInteractiveVideoYou customise
1

Plan the challenge

3 pages

8 min
Before you beginNoteTextList
How the 20 minutes runTextProcessButtonYour info
CheckQuiz
2

Run it well

5 pages

12 min
Keep it optional and inclusiveTextSorting activity
Adapt it for remote and mixed groupsTextFlashcards
ScenarioScenario
Final checkQuizMulti-select quizYour info
You are ready to run itKey factAccordionButtonYour info

Live deck

15 slides to run live

Pink slides are interactive.

Content · customiseSafety game: spot it, fix it
ContentHow the game works
QuizRound 1. A hose is coiled across a busy walkway. Where is the hazard?
QuizRound 1b. Boxes are stacked to the ceiling beside an exit. What is the hazard?
QuizRound 2. Forklifts and walkers share one aisle. Which fix is best?
QuizRapid fire 1. Reporting a near miss helps protect your colleagues.
QuizRapid fire 2. A warning sign replaces the need to clean up a spill.
QuizRapid fire 3. You should inspect a ladder before every use.
QuizRapid fire 4. Wearing PPE removes the hazard.
QuizRapid fire 5. Emergency exits can be blocked for a few minutes during a delivery.
QuizRapid fire 6. If you are unsure how to use equipment safely, ask before you start.
Word cloudBonus: one hazard people ignore at work
LeaderboardLeaderboard
Open-endedWhat would you change about our site after that game?
Closing · customiseFix what you find

Make it yours

5 fields to fill in, and you're ready

Everything else is done. These are the details only your organisation knows; each one is highlighted inside the course.

  • Name of your site, store or team, shown on the title slide{{SITE_OR_TEAM_NAME}}
  • Set by the trainer{{PRIZE_OR_RECOGNITION}}
  • How to report a hazard, near miss or injury{{REPORTING_CONTACT}}
  • The person people go to with a safety question{{SAFETY_LEAD}}
  • Course URL{{COURSE_URL}}

FAQ

Common questions

Can I run safety games for work: A 20-minute team challenge training online?

Yes. The course is self-paced and online, and the live deck lets you add a live session in the room or online.

How often is this training needed?

Team safety game at a stand-down, safety week or induction.

Who needs this training?

Safety trainers, team leads and event organisers.

What records should I keep?

Record completion in your own LMS or record system, so you can show who finished the course and when.

Can I edit the content?

Yes, everything. Change the wording, swap scenarios for ones from your workplace, add your logo, or remove parts that don't apply.

Ready to run it?

Open the live deck to see how the session runs alongside the course.