Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality Safety Training Intervention Using a Participatory Approach

Workers' ability to identify and assess workplace risk factors is a core skill acquired through training and experience. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality safety training intervention using a participatory ergonomics approach. Steelworkers from a steel organization in Pennsylvania participated in evaluating a virtual reality safety training program for hazard identification. They participated in selecting the training content and delivery method. Partial results show that actively involving workers in the development of a training program directly affecting their work activities improves their engagement with new technologies and reduces barriers to accepting changes in the workplace.

Authors:

Dr. Luz S. Marin | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 

Dr. Majed Zreiqat | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 

Dr. Wanda Minnick | Indiana University of Pennsylvania
 

Session Chairs:

Pat McCon | Zurich Resilience Solutions | Risk Engineering
 

Josh Bernazzoli | U. S. Steel