Prevent Heat-Related Injury at Novelis
The Challenge
We needed to communicate life-saving heat-safety procedures to a diverse workforce with varying languages and backgrounds. An animated video – shown in plants and break rooms – was chosen as the most effective medium. The challenge: transform dense text into plainspoken, scenario-based visuals that made the guidance both memorable and actionable.
The Approach
I created an engaging animated video to raise awareness about heat safety in industrial environments. Using simple storytelling, motion graphics, and character-driven scenarios, the video highlighted the risks of extreme heat and demonstrated practical, preventive measures employees could follow.
How I Helped
I transformed the client’s script into a dynamic storyboard, bringing workplace scenarios to life with clear “wrong vs. right” examples. I designed all scenes and used diverse characters and relatable settings, paired with simplified visuals, making the story universally accessible and multilingual-friendly. The final product was an engaging animated video – motion produced by my trusted animators – designed to capture attention in training sessions and on digital screens throughout the workplace.
The Impact
The animation became a cornerstone of the company’s heat safety campaign. Training sessions saw higher engagement from managers and workers alike, with employees showing stronger recall of hydration, rest, and emergency response protocols. By making safety messages simple and memorable, the video contributed to fewer heat-related incidents during the peak summer months.