The effectiveness of virtual safety training in work at heights: A literature review

Estefany Rey-Becerra; Lope H. Barrero; Rolf Ellegast; Annette Kluge

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103419

The effectiveness of virtual safety training in work at heights: A literature review

Estefany Rey-Becerra, Lope H. Barrero, Rolf Ellegast, Annette Kluge

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Virtual environment techniques are technologies that can be used for safety training, and deliver significant advantages (e.g. risk-free, immersive learning). However, no studies have assessed the effectiveness of this training for work at heights (WAH). This paper aimed to synthesize the outcomes criteria for measuring the effectiveness of virtual safety training of WAH in different work sectors. A total of 658 records were identified through an explorative search of relevant citations from 2010 onwards. Only 21 documents were considered and classified according to the training goal: improvement of knowledge, skills or attitudes. Outcomes criteria of virtual safety training were analyzed according to Kirkpatrick's model. The results support practitioners and safety managers by providing an inventory of training methods, evaluation indicators and evaluation effects. Further recommendations are made for the design of an effective training assessment.

Original language	English
Article number	103419
Journal	Applied Ergonomics
Volume	94
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2021.103419
State	Published - Jul 2021

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Training effectiveness
Virtual environment
Work at heights

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