Virtual reality for mine safety training.
Authors
Filigenzi-MT; Orr-TJ; Ruff-TM
Source
Appl Occup Environ Hyg 2000 Jun; 15(6):465-469
Abstract
Mining has long remained one of America's most hazardous occupations. Researchers believe that by developing realistic, affordable VR training software, miners will be able to receive accurate training in hazard recognition and avoidance. In addition, the VR software will allow miners to follow mine evacuation routes and safe procedures without exposing themselves to danger. This VR software may ultimately be tailored to provide training in other industries, such as the construction, agricultural, and petroleum industries.
Keywords
Mining-industry; Training; Safety-education; Safety-measures; Mortality-rates; Mortality-data; Traumatic-injuries; Occupational-hazards; Mine-disasters; Mine-escapes; Mine-rescue; Mine-workers; Underground-miners; Underground-mining; Surface-mining
Document Type
Journal Article
Editors
Daniels-WJ; Salisbury-SA
Source Name
Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
