Health Check
1 structural (1 broken reference · 0 placeholder flags) · 55 accessibility (55 alt/caption gaps) · 7 advisory (0 orphaned slides · 1 unused variable · 2 player accessibility gaps · 4 odd text styles). 1 custom variable total · 68 media files (16.2 MB total).
Course file: Back Safety Training (demo course).story · File fingerprint (SHA-256, first 12 chars): bd1f88057728 · Saved with Storyline version 3.125.37980.0 · Generated 10/1/2026, 2:48:22 PM
This report lists automated findings from this course file. Treat each as a lead to verify in Storyline, not a certified pass/fail.
Broken references
blocks learnersUsually breaks something a learner sees or clicks on that path. Open the flagged slide in Storyline and either point the trigger at something that still exists or delete it; for a %Name% in text, add the variable or fix the text. Reviewed one and it's acceptable to leave as-is (e.g. a deliberate dead end, or a link StoryAudit can't confirm as reachable but you've verified yourself)? Click "waive" so it stays out of your way next time.
Unresolved variable reference on Scene 1, Slide 1: A Review of Safe Lifting Techniques · Text Box 1
The text shows %userName%, but this file has no variable named userName, so learners see %userName% as typed
Orphaned content
Every slide in this file is reachable.
Not orphaned. Reachable via the free-navigation menu: Final Exam (starts at Scene 2, Slide 1: Where is the optimum safe lifting zone located?, 10 slides).
Why this can't be auto-verified
No jump trigger, question bank, or quiz-results role explicitly targets this scene, but the player's menu is set to free navigation with the outline sidebar enabled, so learners can open it and click through at any time. That's a real way in, not a guess. There's just no linear Next-button path to it, in case that wasn't intentional.Size & bloat
Showing the largest 15 of 68.
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| No preview | Scene 1, Slide 31: Correct Technique: Waist to Overhead R6VpbS8dFiUo.flv | video | 1.1 MB |
| 1:05 | Scene 1, Slide 31: Correct Technique: Waist to Overhead R65uDMr1JxXV.mpeg | video | 1.1 MB |
| No preview | Scene 1, Slide 29: The Ideal Lift R5wSkdviKKSD.flv | video | 1.1 MB |
| 1:00 | Scene 1, Slide 29: The Ideal Lift R5wvYEwz4bfZ.mpeg | video | 1.0 MB |
| No preview | Scene 1, Slide 27: Correct Technique: Floor to Waist R5s4LKkYo45G.flv | video | 885.3 KB |
| 0:49 | Scene 1, Slide 27: Correct Technique: Floor to Waist R5fYrvYUurRw.mpeg | video | 864.3 KB |
 | Scene 1, Slide 11: Dynamic Lifts R62sdEAZGcut.jpg | image | 757.7 KB |
| No preview | Scene 1, Slide 9: Correct Speed R6o7Ox9uvE4p.flv | video | 691.5 KB |
| 0:38 | Scene 1, Slide 9: Correct Speed R6mwFRHU9d4a.mpeg | video | 678.1 KB |
 | Scene 1, Slide 7: Safe Lifting - Trunk Alignment R6TpLXRM40iJ.png | image | 587.7 KB |
| No preview | Scene 1, Slide 38: Correct Technique: Pushing R6jpKAhzz9MF.flv | video | 325.1 KB |
| 0:19 | Scene 1, Slide 38: Correct Technique: Pushing R5kGBAEioLUc.mpeg | video | 317.8 KB |
| No preview | Scene 1, Slide 37: Correct Technique: Pulling R5YgMORKWzxv.flv | video | 257.5 KB |
| 0:15 | Scene 1, Slide 37: Correct Technique: Pulling R6rJ6DpjKlBS.mpeg | video | 252.0 KB |
| 0:51 | Scene 1, Slide 28: Correct Technique: Key points for a floor to waist lift R6FizYXSYY4g.mp3 | audio | 250.7 KB |
Duplicate assets (identical bytes, different files)
Not automatically a problem: the same icon, checkmark, or logo placed on many slides is often saved as a separate file each time. Worth a closer look when the duplicated file is large, since that's real, avoidable space multiplied by however many copies exist.
2 identical copies, 186.2 KB each
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| used on a slide master/layout (2 places), applies course-wide, not tied to one slide R6jVzF9QYRvi.jpg | image | 186.2 KB |
2 identical copies, 168.0 KB each
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| used on a slide master/layout (2 places), applies course-wide, not tied to one slide R6nOxqbIy4D4.jpg | image | 168.0 KB |
2 identical copies, 169.9 KB each
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| used on a slide master/layout (2 places), applies course-wide, not tied to one slide R69N65MoAMlk.jpg | image | 169.9 KB |
Accessibility
Scope: alt text and captions only. This does not check color contrast, focus order, tab order, or keyboard traps. A full accessibility clearance (e.g. for a 508 obligation) still needs a review of the published output.
Closed captions by default: off
Accessible text mode: off
blocks learnersBlocks screen-reader users on those slides. Select the image in Storyline, open Size & Position (or Alt Text under the Insert/Format ribbon), and add a short description of what the image shows.
0 of 15 images have alt text
3 of the missing have an AI suggestion in Storyline that nobody has applied yet. Review each one and click Apply in Storyline's Accessibility panel.
Missing alt text (15)
Scene 1, Slide 4: OSHA Definition (cont.)
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AI suggestion waiting to be applied in Storyline: “Comparison of disc compression (L5/S1) during two lifting postures, showing a stooped p...”
lifting.pngAI suggestion waiting to be applied in Storyline: “Comparison of disc compression (L5/S1) during two lifting postures, showing a stooped p...”
Scene 1, Slide 6: Safe-Lifting Leverage
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Picture 1.pngScene 1, Slide 7: Safe Lifting - Trunk Alignmentspine alignment.png
AI suggestion waiting to be applied in Storyline: “A demonstration comparing proper lifting posture (straight back and bent knees) with in...”
spine alignment.pngAI suggestion waiting to be applied in Storyline: “A demonstration comparing proper lifting posture (straight back and bent knees) with in...”
Scene 1, Slide 11: Dynamic LiftsDynamic lifts.jpg
AI suggestion waiting to be applied in Storyline: “People performing various lifting and carrying tasks, including boxes and grocery bags,...”
Dynamic lifts.jpgAI suggestion waiting to be applied in Storyline: “People performing various lifting and carrying tasks, including boxes and grocery bags,...”
Scene 1, Slide 14: Use of Accessory Muscles (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)
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Picture 1.pngScene 1, Slide 15: Elbow Extension (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)
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Picture 1.pngScene 1, Slide 16: Posterior Trunk Lean (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)
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Picture 1.pngScene 1, Slide 19: Difficulty Holding/Grasping/Controlling Box (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)
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Scene 1, Slide 24: Shaking or Quivering of Muscles (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)
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Picture 1.pngScene 1, Slide 30: Overhead Lifting Signs of Physical Effort 
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Alt text is only “[E] Windows 7:New Folder:Picture2.png”
Picture 1.pngAlt text is only “[E] Windows 7:New Folder:Picture2.png”
Scene 1, Slide 32: Positional Tolerance
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Alt text is only “[E] Windows 7:New Folder:ergopics 004.jpg”
Picture 1.pngAlt text is only “[E] Windows 7:New Folder:ergopics 004.jpg”
Scene 1, Slide 36: Pushing and Pulling Examples
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Object Placeholder 1.pngAlt text is only “[E] Windows 7:New Folder:C653BD04.jpg”
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Picture 2.pngAlt text is only “[E] Windows 7:BA2E9DB2.jpg”
1 not tied to a specific slide (slide master/layout only, or the file couldn't be matched): hdtv.png
blocks learnersBlocks deaf/hard-of-hearing learners on those slides. Select the audio/video object in Storyline, open its Audio/Video Tools tab, and add closed captions (or import a transcript if you already have one).
1 of 41 audio and video clips have closed captions
Missing captions (40)
Scene 1, Slide 1: A Review of Safe Lifting Techniquestrack256.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 2: Introductiontrack257.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 3: Correct Neutral Posturetrack258.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 4: OSHA Definition (cont.)track259.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 5: Planning a Lifttrack260.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 6: Safe-Lifting Leveragetrack261.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 7: Safe Lifting - Trunk Alignmenttrack262.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 8: Safe Lifting - Speedtrack263.mp3
+32 more slides
Scene 1, Slide 9: Correct SpeedBack Safety speed of lifting.mp4
Scene 1, Slide 10: Safe Lifting - Lower Legstrack264.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 11: Dynamic Liftstrack265.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 12: Physical Efforttrack266.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 13: Signs of Physical Efforttrack267.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 14: Use of Accessory Muscles (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track268.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 15: Elbow Extension (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track269.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 16: Posterior Trunk Lean (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track270.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 17: Maintaining Trunk In Vertical Alignment (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track271.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 18: Trunk Posture Study (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track288.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 19: Difficulty Holding/Grasping/Controlling Box (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track272.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 20: Increased Blood Pressure or Heart Rate (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track273.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 21: Shoulder Girdle Position (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track274.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 22: Uncontrolled Throwing of Object (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track275.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 23: Speed of Lift (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track276.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 24: Shaking or Quivering of Muscles (Signs of Physical Effort cont.)track277.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 25: Pain and Perceived Exertiontrack278.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 26: Best Lifting Techniquestrack279.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 27: Correct Technique: Floor to WaistBack Safety floor to waist.mp4
Scene 1, Slide 28: Correct Technique: Key points for a floor to waist lifttrack302.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 29: The Ideal LiftBack Safety ideal lift.mp4
Scene 1, Slide 30: Overhead Lifting Signs of Physical Effort track280.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 31: Correct Technique: Waist to OverheadBack Safety waist to overhead.mp4
Scene 1, Slide 32: Positional Tolerancetrack281.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 33: Positional Tolerance (cont.)track282.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 34: Mobilitytrack283.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 35: Pushing And Pullingtrack284.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 36: Pushing and Pulling Examplestrack285.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 37: Correct Technique: PullingBack Safety Correct way to Pull.mp4
Scene 1, Slide 38: Correct Technique: PushingBack Safety Right way to push.mp4
Scene 1, Slide 39: “My Boss Won’t Like That”track286.mp3
Scene 1, Slide 40: Summarytrack287.mp3
Titles & player settings
No blank or repeated titles on slides or scenes.
11 slides use their heading as the title
The Title field is blank, so Storyline shows the slide's heading or question text in the menu and to screen readers. Not counted as a finding. Set a title in Storyline if you want one to read differently.
Scene 1, Slide 41: Congratulations · shown as “Congratulations”
Scene 2, Slide 1: Where is the optimum safe lifting zone located? · shown as “Where is the optimum safe lifting zone located?”
Scene 2, Slide 2: What alignment helps avoid twisting the torso du… · shown as “What alignment helps avoid twisting the torso during a lift?”
Scene 2, Slide 3: Which lower-body movement is recommended for saf… · shown as “Which lower-body movement is recommended for safe lifting?”
Scene 2, Slide 4: When developing return-to-work programs for movi… · shown as “When developing return-to-work programs for moving loads, which approa…”
Scene 2, Slide 5: Which action is listed as a sign of physical eff… · shown as “Which action is listed as a sign of physical effort during overhead li…”
Scene 2, Slide 6: What does uncontrolled throwing of an object dur… · shown as “What does uncontrolled throwing of an object during a lift usually sug…”
Scene 2, Slide 7: Which tools are used to monitor pain and perceiv… · shown as “Which tools are used to monitor pain and perceived exertion during dyn…”
Scene 2, Slide 8: When possible, what load limit should overhead l… · shown as “When possible, what load limit should overhead lifting generally stay …”
Scene 2, Slide 9: The wrists should stay in line with the forearms… · shown as “The wrists should stay in line with the forearms and should not bend s…”
Scene 2, Slide 10: In safe lifting, it is best to plant the feet fi… · shown as “In safe lifting, it is best to plant the feet firmly and avoid pivotin…”
Player and interaction settings
worth confirmingEach of these is a player setting or trigger you can change in Storyline in a couple of clicks. A course can have one on purpose, so check that each is set the way you intended.
1 link says only something like “click here” or a bare web address: “http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2005/07/Reduce-Injuries-wit...” on Scene 1, Slide 39: “My Boss Won’t Like That”
Captions button is off and captions start hidden, so learners can't turn on the captions this course has
Writing quality
Terminology
No inconsistent terminology or capitalization found across this course's text.
Text box headroom
No text boxes flagged for thin headroom at this course's current text length.
Style consistency
housekeepingFound automatically, no style guide needed: a text size, font or color used on one slide when a close match is used across the rest of the course. Often an accidental override, sometimes on purpose.
Scene 1, Slide 3: Correct Neutral Posture Odd text size
17pt text here. 18pt is used on 30 slides. “OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) defines correct neutral posture as follows:
“(The correct) postures where the body is a…”
Scene 1, Slide 12: Physical Effort Odd text size
17.25pt text here. 18pt is used on 30 slides. “There are believed to be certain signs of physical effort that can be utilized to determine lifting performance. Therapists should watch fo…”
Scene 1, Slide 28: Correct Technique: Key points for a floor to waist lift Odd text size
22.5pt text here. 24pt is used on 3 slides. “Correct Technique: Key points for a floor to waist lift”
Scene 1, Slide 28: Correct Technique: Key points for a floor to waist lift Odd text size
16pt text here. 15pt is used on 5 slides. “The key points to remember when teaching the “ideal” lift are as follows:
Have a wide base of support with feet close to the object being li…”
Spelling
No likely misspellings or repeated words found in this course's text.
Readability
housekeepingA course-level estimate from this course's text as a whole, not a per-slide finding. Based on sentence and word length, so it's a rough gauge of density rather than quality.
58.3 (Fairly difficult)
Flesch Reading Ease, based on 2,601 words across 170 sentences.
Grade 8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: the U.S. school grade a reader would need to follow this text easily.
Style guide compliance
No style guide profile was set for this review.
Dead air
No slides with audio or video finish 5s+ ahead of the slide's own timeline.
Placeholder / draft-text scan
No obvious placeholder or draft-text markers found.
Shortest path to completion
No jump-based shortcut found. Completion fires after 41 of 51 slides, following the course's normal slide order, ending at "Scene 1, Slide 41: Congratulations". Slides after that point aren't required to reach it, which may be intentional (e.g. optional appendix or credits slides).