Discover how you can put innovation into action in your organization
Safety Den isn't just a fun competition—it's a chance for us to come together and share innovative ideas to improve workplace health and safety. We want to inspire you to take action and implement these ideas in your organization.
We’ve included instructions and the materials needed to create your own version of our 2025 Safety Den finalists.
Instead of pulling staff away from their duties for lengthy training sessions, Danger Dodgers delivers quick, engaging, Jeopardy-style sessions right on the floor, in 10–15 minute intervals. This minimizes disruption, eliminates the need for back-filling, and keeps team members close to their residents—supporting both safety and continuity of care.
The fun, interactive format not only boosts participation but also helps staff retain critical safety knowledge. By reducing stress, avoiding extended absences, and making learning enjoyable, Danger Dodgers improves workplace safety, enhances awareness, and strengthens everyday safety practices across the team.
Danger Dodgers PowerPoint template
Use this PowerPoint template to play and create your own Danger Dodgers game.
Computer or laptop
Used to run the Danger Dodgers game interface, display questions and answers during training sessions, and track participation or results if needed. It serves as the central tool for delivering the interactive, Jeopardy-style experience to staff.
Cart for computer or laptop (optional)
You can use a cart to take the game directly to your staff.
Education on Tap uses simple NFC-enabled stickers placed in key areas like supply rooms, medication carts, and staff bulletin boards. With a single tap of a smartphone, staff can instantly access short videos, quick-reference guides, safety protocols, and policy reminders—tailored to their role and tasks. Whether it's proper lifting techniques, PPE protocols, or infection control, learning happens in real-time, right at the point of care.
This innovation combines the simplicity of traditional learning with the speed and accessibility of modern mobile tech, meeting today’s fast-paced LTC environment where it matters most.
By delivering microlearning directly where decisions are made, Education on Tap reinforces safe practices, boosts compliance, reduces errors, and nurtures a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement. It’s not just a training tool—it’s a smarter, more accessible way to embed safety into everyday care.
NFC stickers
NFC stickers or tags are widely available for purchase online.
The stickers are cheap, with a pack of 50 coming in at $14.95 ($0.30 per sticker).
App - NFC Tools
NFC Tools is an app available for free on Android and iOS devices. It allows you to easily program your own NFC stickers.
See It, Say It is an app designed to make reporting near misses quick, easy, and accessible for all employees. With a simple one-click feature and optional voice-to-text functionality, staff can instantly document incidents in real-time—no complex forms or delays.
Available on iPads placed in convenient locations like care stations and breakrooms, the app auto-fills key details such as time and location to streamline the process. Once a near miss is reported, the system immediately analyzes the risk, prioritizes it, and alerts the appropriate manager or maintenance team. Follow-up reminders ensure timely resolution, typically within 24–48 hours.
You Matter is a mobile app designed to promote both physical and psychological safety.
The app provides access to mental health resources and tools that support emotional well-being, helping to build a workplace where staff feel included, heard, and valued.
By combining ease of access with meaningful support, You Matter empowers employees, enhances transparency, and helps create a safer, more compassionate work environment where everyone truly feels that they matter.
You don't need a computer science degree to create an app. There are many online, easy-to-use, tools to help you get started. Here are a few to consider:
Best for: Creating custom apps to collect forms, feedback, reports, or link to resources.
Features: Drag-and-drop builder, pre-made templates, integrates with Jotform forms.
Cost: Free and paid plans available.
Best for: Turning spreadsheets into functional apps (great for checklists, directories, or status tracking).
Features: Connects to Google Sheets, easy visual editor.
Cost: Free for basic apps.
Best for: Simple, visual mobile apps with buttons, forms, and links.
Features: Drag-and-drop blocks, integrates with online resources.
Cost: Free plan available.