Vector launches AI scenario simulator for workplace training

Vector Solutions has launched Scenario Simulator, an artificial intelligence-based training tool for workplace learning. It is being added to selected harassment prevention and hazard communication courses.

The product lets learners respond in their own words instead of choosing from preset answers. Scenarios then shift based on those responses, with feedback drawn from content written by subject matter specialists and reviewed by people.

Initial use covers education, commercial, and public sector training. The first courses include bullying prevention and response in schools, alcohol and substance misuse for higher education students, harassment prevention for employees and supervisors, workplace violence, and hazard communication and safety.

According to Vector, the selected courses reach nearly 1 million learners a year. They were chosen for situations in which staff may need to intervene, report concerns, de-escalate tension, or identify risks under pressure.

The launch comes as hazard communication ranks second on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's preliminary list of most-cited standards for FY2026, giving the new tool a direct link to one of the most frequently cited workplace safety issues in the US.

The simulator is designed to test judgment in situations that do not lend themselves to multiple-choice answers. Supervisors may be asked to decide whether repeated behaviour amounts to harassment and how to respond. Workers may be asked to identify hazards in an illustrated work area and explain how to correct them.

Vector said the system is embedded in existing courses and adapts to a learner's responses during the exchange. It also includes crisis escalation protocols, audit trails, data privacy protections, and opt-out features.

Rob Buelow, vice president of digital learning transformation at Vector Solutions, said the tool is intended to bridge the gap between recognising a correct answer and acting on it in a live situation.

“Knowing the right answer and being prepared to act on it are two different things. The moments that matter most require people to think, respond, and adapt in real time. Scenario Simulator gives learners the opportunity to practice those decisions and receive meaningful feedback, building the judgment and skills they need to take action when it matters,” Buelow said.

Training shift

Vector positions the launch as part of a broader move to use AI in workforce training where human judgement matters. Rather than offering a generic chatbot experience, each scenario is mapped to specific knowledge, attitudes, and skills, and ends with consistent instructional takeaways even if each conversation unfolds differently, the company said.

Steven G. Schoolcraft, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, founder of Consult Safety, said AI could widen access to more tailored training interactions.

“Technology has long limited the ability to bring personalized, one-on-one instruction into training at scale. AI creates an opportunity to change that. Learners can bring their own experiences and knowledge to the training and receive feedback that responds to their individual decisions, creating a more dynamic learning experience that builds on the strength of expert-authored instruction,” Schoolcraft said.

Early testing also drew comments from outside reviewers involved in the alpha phase. Their feedback focused on whether the system could stay aligned with the learning goals while responding flexibly to different user approaches.

“What stood out was the tool's ability to adapt to each of my approaches while staying grounded and consistent in the scenario and learning objectives. It identified my strengths and weaknesses and appropriately redirected me when I wasn't engaging meaningfully. I was particularly interested in whether I could derail it or get it to reinforce problematic behavior, and it remained remarkably consistent, professional, and relatable. The adaptability and individualized coaching have tremendous potential,” Eichele said.

Customers that already license the participating courses will receive access to the scenario-enhanced versions at no extra cost for now, Vector said. The company serves more than 24,000 clients across sectors including safety, compliance, workforce readiness, and operations.