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April 10, 2019

VR headsets help high school students find hazards on construction sites

 

 

As reported on CTV News, future construction workers have a new training tool to help them identify hazards on the job.

Students at Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon were among the first people to test out the Hazard ID VR.

The virtual reality headset allows users to immerse themselves in a 360 degree alternate reality in which they are able to explore a three-story residential construction site.

The device operates similar to a game where the user can win points by correctly identifying the hazards such as loose wires, cords on the ground and unguarded tools and equipment.

This tool is one of the first of its kind for the Saskatchewan construction industry.

Thomas Song, a Grade 11 student at Walter Murray Collegiate, said this was his first time using a VR headset.

“It was way more interactive and it was fun getting to take a look at my environment and see different surroundings.”

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) developed the new training tool for its members and for students learning the trade in schools.

“Young people are the highest injured group when we look at WCB records. Twenty-five per cent of the injuries come from people under the age of 25. So, it’s a particular target group that we’re concerned with. At the same time, this type of technology people are comfortable with at this age,” said Collin Pullar, president of the SCSA.

The technology was developed in partnership with Regina-based company White Rabbit VR.

Mike MacNaughton, president and CEO of the VR company, said this tool will help improve safety training for construction companies across Saskatchewan and Canada.

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