Company Name: Tap Into Safety
Announcement Date: 01/04/2016
Announcement Category: Other
Announcement Content:
At our recent event we briefly discussed the potential of Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in safety training applications. For those who were unable to attend, watch the presentation here. Through our holistic approach to health and safety, we see VR & AR included in our multi-platform approach. Currently, the technology is in its infancy but it provides an environment to evaluate problem-solving and decision-making under stress, without direct exposure to the risks.
Whilst there are promising results, conclusions around injury reduction using VR in a safety training context may be premature and further large scale evaluations are required (Tichon, J & Burgess-Limerick, R. 2011).
Our core philosophy is about providing a quality user experience, delivered in an accessible way that engages the user to retain the health and safety practices. We take importance to staying on top of the technology curve and staying up to date with the latest trends and emerging products. Our development team is currently working on implementing VR and AR to provide solutions to specific workplace issues.
When the effectiveness of VR in a safety training context is proven further we look forward to the moment in time when the quality of the VR user experience and the affordability of the technology make way for access to immersive platforms that increase the safety of workers in hazardous work environments.
Announcement URL: http://www.tapintosafety.com.au/how-can-augmented-and-virtual-reality-be-included-in-safety-training/
About Tap Into Safety:
Tap into Safety is on a mission to keep workers physically and mentally safe. We have two solutions on the Platform that are available across smart devices and on the web.
The safety training solution uses our signature 360/180 degree panoramic scenarios to deliver a 'walk through' of the users workplace that they work within to learn about how to work safely in their environment. We also draw on gaming techniques, animation, images and audio to deliver engaging training that has seen our customers achieve a drop in their workplace injury rates by at least 10%.
Our early intervention mental health solution that has been designed for business to provide training on topics that impact mental health, e.g. change and burnout. IEmployees are 'one click' away from help and support. Data shows business staff groups in early mental health decline. This information has not been made available to business in the past and using this data they can tailor their well-being programmes to those who need it most.
Both solutions produce comprehensive visual reports to show the gaps in safety knowledge and the users who are experiencing issues with their wellbeing. The platform is cost effective and suited to meet the budgetary constraints of all businesses as it is supported by a per use credit model with no lock in contracts, annual license or subscription fees.
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Announcement Contact: [email protected]
