When traditional safety training wasn’t cutting it, Randy Milliron, Safety Manager for the City of Gillette, Wyoming, decided to take a new approach. With over nine years in his role and a city workforce spread across multiple divisions, he knew there had to be a better way to keep employees informed, compliant, and safe.
That’s when he discovered Ving safety training—a digital training platform built for the modern workforce.
Before Ving Safety Training: Low Engagement, Big Challenges
Like many municipalities, the City of Gillette struggled to get employees to attend long, in-person safety meetings.
“People wouldn’t attend safety training unless it was mandatory,” Randy explained. “Getting people to show up for hour-long sessions was a real challenge.”
These sessions not only took up time but also lacked flexibility—especially for teams working in the field or on varying shifts.
A Better Way to Train: Why Randy Chose Ving Safety Training
Randy was drawn to Ving safety training because of its microlearning format. With Ving, employees can complete short, impactful training sessions right from their desks—or even their phones—whenever it works best for them.
“I loved the idea of micro training they can do at their workstations or even on their phone when they get time,” Randy said.
Before launching citywide, Randy led hands-on walkthroughs of the Ving platform with each division. This step-by-step onboarding helped ensure buy-in and comfort with the tool before it went live.
“Taking the time to explain how the process works has led to a higher attendance rate for these Ving microlearning trainings.”
Ongoing Use of Ving Safety Training Across Divisions
Now, Randy rolls out a new Ving safety training every month. He tracks completion rates across divisions and shares the results with managers and directors. Divisions that complete their training on time are occasionally rewarded with a pizza lunch, and top-performing individuals are recognized as well.
“We have a very high attendance rate across all of our Divisions. That’s proof of success in itself.”
This consistent use of Ving safety training has led to greater awareness and fewer incidents, especially around high-risk behaviors like vehicle backing and hazard recognition.
Results That Matter: Improved Compliance and Safety Culture
The City of Gillette’s transition to Ving safety training has not only increased training completion rates but also improved safety awareness on the job.
“Driving incidents are one of our biggest problems,” Randy noted. “I believe the short Ving trainings serve as strong reminders that help prevent those issues.”
Even better? Ving’s customer support continues to exceed expectations.
“Any time I have an issue, our Ving rep gets back to me quickly—usually with videos to walk me through the solution.”
Every Ving customer is paired with a dedicated Ving Success Manager—someone who sticks with you from onboarding through every phase of your training journey. They take the time to understand your organization's unique structure, challenges, and goals, so they can offer personalized guidance and proactive support. Whether you're troubleshooting an issue or planning your next training rollout, your Success Manager is there to make sure you're getting the most out of your Ving safety training experience.
Why Ving Safety Training Works for Municipal Teams
Municipal teams often face complex scheduling and communication challenges. That’s where Ving safety training shines.
“With employees spread across divisions, not everyone can attend hour-long safety trainings,” Randy said. “Ving bridges that gap and helps us keep safety a top priority.”
Randy’s Top 3 Reasons to Try Ving Safety Training
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Trusted, High-Quality Content – “Rachel from Ally Safety is a recognized leader in safety training.”
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Short and Efficient Modules – “Every Ving training is 5–10 minutes. Anyone can fit that into their day.”
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Unmatched Support – “The Ving team is always quick to respond and super helpful.”
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