Developing a Roblox-Based Fire Drill Simulation for Safety Training in Occupational Health Education

Fire incidents remain a major occupational risk, yet conventional instruction often fails to reproduce the urgency and complexity of real emergencies. This study developed and evaluated a Roblox-based fire drill simulation to enhance fire-safety learning among Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) students. Seventy-one undergraduates at Mahasarakham University participated in a single-group pre-test/post-test intervention consisting of a short instructional video followed by interactive simulation. Outcomes were measured using five multiple-choice knowledge items and a five-point Likert satisfaction scale. Post-test performance improved across all domains, including fire classification (43.66% to 69.01%), extinguisher identification (45.07% to 98.59%), and response actions (62.91% to 90.61%). Participants also reported high satisfaction, emphasizing the simulation's clarity, engagement, and practical relevance. These findings indicate that a Roblox-based approach can effectively support short-term cognitive and procedural gains in fire-safety education. Future research should examine long-term retention, behavioral transfer, and comparisons with alternative instructional formats.