Safety Training Meets Virtual Reality
It’s a brave new world where Virtual Reality (VR) is changing the way we conduct safety. IWIF/Chesapeake Employers recently added virtual reality technology to its repertoire of workplace safety trainings to help employers reduce injury severity and frequency.
“We are piloting the new VR system with certain employers right now,” explains Kristin Klein, Director of Safety Services. “We plan to introduce this new technology to others as well. The new system will not replace our existing safety trainings; we are simply adding this new technology to our mix of safety training options for employers.”
Similar to that video game experience, VR uses an immersive, interactive experience to teach safety best practices. Users strap on a special headset and hand controls and enter an animated world where everything looks and feels real. Four workplace trainings are currently available – Forklift Operation, Construction Site Safety, Beam Walk, and Lockout-Tagout.
To request a VR or other IWIF training, please contact your dedicated Risk Management Consultant.