JA:2021-2. Dairy Safety Kit: An Innovative Online Based Training and Outreach Solution

ABSTRACT Purpose: Developed in partnership with Washington State Dairy Federation, Washington State University, and University of Washington, the e-learning Dairy Safety Kit (DSK) platform provides curated content and an interactive learning experience tailored to Washington dairy workers. The DSK is organized as a series of interactive modules targeting training topics identified through survey of Pacific Northwest dairy producers. Methods: Moderators, recruited by the Dairy Federation of Washington, interact with e-learners, answer subject-specific questions, and provide guidance on implementing on-farm training using module materials. Registered e-learners can self-guide their way through the DSK content, access and download materials, ask questions, and provide feedback on material effectiveness and ease of use. This is a flexible and bilingual platform that also allows for dissemination of emerging issues, changes in regulations, and other critical information. Practical application: Evaluation of the DSK will be conducted through REDCap, a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. Evaluation will capture user experience as well as usage frequency and number of employees trained using these tools. Evaluation metrics developed as part of this project will be used to refine and inform future training delivery approaches within this industry.