{"id":24779,"date":"2023-02-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixovr.com\/?p=24779"},"modified":"2023-01-30T13:47:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T18:47:46","slug":"fall-protection-content-feature-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixovr.com\/fall-protection-content-feature-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Virtual Reality is the Best Way to Protect Workers from Falling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Falls on construction sites aren\u2019t getting any better. The past decade has seen almost no change, let alone a reduction in the amount of injuries and deaths from falling on the construction site. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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According to data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)<\/a>, falls are a leading cause of workplace fatalities and injuries. In 2020, falls accounted for 8% of all workplace fatalities and accounted for over 26% of all nonfatal injuries requiring days away from work. The BLS data also shows that falls to a lower level were the most common type of fall, accounting for about 70% of fall injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most construction companies train their workers on fall protection and provide safety equipment such as harnesses and guardrails. So why hasn\u2019t there been any improvement?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At PIXO VR, we believe that in order to see a true reduction in construction site injuries, workers need to be trained on fall protection using the most realistic and effective method possible\u2014virtual reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why virtual reality is superior for fall protection training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Virtual reality (VR) is an extremely effective training tool because it allows learners to practice skills in a simulated environment that closely resembles the real-world setting. This can provide a more immersive and realistic learning experience than traditional training methods, such as lectures or videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple research studies<\/a> have shown virtual reality training to have a much higher retention rate and recall accuracy than traditional training methods. Trainees say this is because VR is more interactive and engaging for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VR is the only training medium that allows learners to make mistakes and learn from them in a safe and controlled environment. This can be especially useful for training in high-risk or hazardous occupations, where mistakes can have serious consequences. This makes fall protection training an excellent use case for VR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall protection VR training is ready and available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fall protection VR training already exists<\/a> that has been used by construction companies and proven to be incredibly effective. The training covers things like: <\/p>\n\n\n\n