One of the construction sectors top goals is to achieve zero harm. We all have a responsibility and a right to create and work in a safe environment. John Holland Group (JHG) are a leader in safe working and have established 10 global mandatory requirements (GMR’s) that all staff must learn before working on site. As part of their ongoing commitment to this goal JHG wanted to do more and approached Spatial Media to create an innovative approach to learning these GMR’s using Virtual Reality (VR). The challenge was to take one of the GMR’s – Working at Heights and creating an immersive VR training module.
Spatial Media’s solution was to create a VR training module to meet the requirements of JHG's working at heights GMR. There are 5 sub-modules to complete within the training session:
1. Introduction
2. Laydown Yard
3. ElevatedWork Platform (EWP)
4. Penetration
5. Scaffolding
Each sub module takes around 4-5minutes to complete. Before students start the training there is an introduction in the virtual site office where students can practice using the VR controls and interactions.
The hardware the training solution was deployed on was the ViveFocus 3
JHG and Spatial Media have made this training module open source for Industry meaning the benefits go beyond JHG and can be utilised across the industry more broadly
Please read this disclaimer carefully before using this application. This application has been prepared by John Holland in conjunction with Spatial Media as part of completing an enforceable undertaking with Comcare pursuant to the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth). This application is designed to support training for working at heights. The publication of this application does not mean that the application will be appropriate for use in all circumstances and this application is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, legal or otherwise. Any reliance placed on using this application, in full or in part, is strictly at the user’s own risk. John Holland disclaims all liability for any injury, loss or damage arising out of or in connection with the use of this application.