BPA Conducts Year-Round Port-Specific VR Construction Safety Training

Busan Port Authority (BPA) will conduct year-round construction safety training using virtual reality (VR) to prevent safety accidents at port construction sites.

The first VR construction safety training was held on the 20th from 1 PM to 3 PM at the control room for the New Port phases 2 to 6 reclamation construction.

BPA analyzed accident cases that occurred over the past three years at construction sites managed by port authorities nationwide and created specialized content to prevent high-risk types of accidents. This content has been used since the first half of this year for customized training targeting port construction stakeholders.

The scene of the first VR construction safety training.

The port-specialized content completed last year allows participants to vividly experience accident cases that actually occurred at construction sites using VR technology, aiming to increase concentration compared to traditional one-way instruction.

Additionally, BPA has made the training content available on its official YouTube channel so that it can be used for in-house training from small sites to large construction companies. Starting in the second half of this year, BPA plans to review detailed measures for improving the mandatory safety training system and establishing a safety training center.

Lee Sang-kwon, Head of Construction Division at BPA, stated, “We will always prioritize safety in our work and continue efforts to provide effective safety training for construction site workers.”

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