Samsung C&T Introduces Safety Training Program Utilizing Virtual Reality

Repeatable Training Possible in Virtual Environments Similar to Real Accident Situations

Managers and guides at the Yongdu 6 Redevelopment Site are experiencing the equipment safety virtual training program. (Photo by Samsung C&T)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] Samsung C&T Construction Division announced on the 27th that it is enhancing on-site safety culture by introducing 'SMAR'T,' an equipment safety training program utilizing virtual reality (VR).

'SMAR'T' stands for Samsung C&T Smart Training. Currently, most safety education is centered on theoretical training conducted by professional instructors, but by using this virtual training program, participants can directly experience identifying equipment accident risks and maximize educational effectiveness through repeated video learning.

SMAR'T includes various equipment accident simulation programs that could occur on actual sites. In particular, accident scenarios are composed according to types of work such as lifting, cargo handling, high-altitude work, and concrete pouring, as well as equipment types, allowing users to experience environments similar to actual accident situations.

Additionally, existing accident records, equipment status by site, and education result data are quantified and analyzed to build a platform that can separately predict and manage high-risk tasks according to site characteristics and processes. The training targets include not only on-site equipment operators, guides, and signalers but also managers and supervisors.

Through the introduction of this program, equipment training has shifted from large-scale group education to individual training formats. Since wireless VR devices are used, social distancing is possible, helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Samsung C&T conducted over 100 training sessions targeting domestic sites in the first quarter.

A Samsung C&T official stated, "SMAR'T is an easy and convenient yet precise equipment safety virtual training program," adding, "We expect it to significantly improve the safety levels of equipment operators, guides, signalers, and managers." Samsung C&T has been actively introducing the SMAR'T program to domestic and overseas sites since this month and plans to apply it to more than 30 sites within the year.

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