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Occupational Health and Safety Training by Cross-Reality: Preliminary Results From SCISSOR Project.
Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco1, Alessandro Greco2, Elpidio Maria Garzillo3
1Department of Diagnostic and Public Health, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Safety and Health at Work
|June 27, 2025
Summary
Cross-reality (XR) training enhances Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) education, particularly for healthcare workers handling radiation. This pilot study shows XR offers an engaging and effective approach to workplace safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Immersive Technologies
- Medical Training
Background:
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training is vital for workplace safety.
- Cross-reality (XR) technology offers immersive and effective training solutions.
- The SCISSOR project investigates XR for OHS, focusing on healthcare radiation safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of XR technologies in enhancing OHS training.
- To evaluate the effectiveness and user experience of XR in a healthcare setting.
- To assess XR's applicability for training on hazardous materials like ionizing radiation.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental pilot study conducted in three phases from July 2021 to June 2022.
- Phase 1: Virtual scenario development using digital photogrammetry.
- Phase 2: XR setup and laboratory simulation; Phase 3: Field testing with healthcare workers.
Main Results:
- Preliminary testing with students and researchers showed general appreciation for realism, comfort, and usability.
- Field tests with 9 healthcare workers indicated XR's effectiveness in OHS training.
- XR technology demonstrates promise for engaging, effective, and adaptable safety education.
Conclusions:
- The SCISSOR project's findings highlight XR's transformative potential in OHS training.
- XR can contribute to safer workplaces, fewer accidents, and improved employee well-being.
- XR offers a promising avenue for modernizing safety education in high-risk environments.
