The effectiveness of traditional tools and computer-aided technologies for health and safety training in the construction sector: A systematic review

Y Gao, VA Gonzalez, TW Yiu - Computers & Education, 2019 - Elsevier
For workers, the exposure to on-site hazards can result in fatalities and serious injuries. To
improve safety outcomes, different approaches have been implemented for health and …

[HTML][HTML] Digital technologies in construction: A systematic mapping review of evidence for improved occupational health and safety

C Trask, HCJ Linderoth - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
There is accelerating development of digital Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
interventions in construction, but it is not clear whether they reduce the risk of injury and …

Implementing and evaluating novel safety training methods for construction sector workers: Results of a randomized controlled trial

M Nykänen, V Puro, M Tiikkaja, H Kannisto… - Journal of safety …, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction: The construction industry is regarded as one of the most unsafe occupational
fields worldwide. Despite general agreement that safety training is an important factor in …

Improvement of short-term outcomes with VR-based safety training for work at heights

E Rey-Becerra, LH Barrero, R Ellegast, A Kluge - Applied Ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Serious games and virtual reality offer engaging learning opportunities and a cost-effective
solution within an immersive and safe environment for safety training in construction …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of the application of immersive technologies for safety and health management in the construction sector

A Babalola, P Manu, C Cheung… - Journal of safety …, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction: The construction industry employs about 7% of global manpower and
contributes about 6% to the global economy. However, statistics have depicted that the …

Are virtual reality applications effective for construction safety training and education? A systematic review and meta-analysis

SS Man, H Wen, BCL So - Journal of safety research, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) gains attention in construction safety training because it
allows users to simulate real activities without the risks of real activities. However, a literary …

Process and outcome-based evaluation between virtual reality-driven and traditional construction safety training

Y Han, J Yang, Y Diao, R Jin, B Guo… - Advanced Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
The emerging digital technologies such as virtual reality (VR) provide an alternative platform
for construction safety training. In order to explore how digital-driven technologies affect the …

Using game technologies to improve the safety of construction plant operations

H Guo, H Li, G Chan, M Skitmore - Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2012 - Elsevier
Many accidents occur world-wide in the use of construction plant and equipment, and safety
training is considered by many to be one of the best approaches to their prevention …

PARS: Using augmented 360-degree panoramas of reality for construction safety training

R Eiris, M Gheisari, B Esmaeili - International journal of environmental …, 2018 - mdpi.com
Improving the hazard-identification skills of construction workers is a vital step towards
preventing accidents in the increasingly complex working conditions of construction jobsites …

Virtual reality simulation for construction safety promotion

D Zhao, J Lucas - International journal of injury control and safety …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Safety is a critical issue for the construction industry. Literature argues that human error
contributes to more than half of occupational incidents and could be directly impacted by …