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http://dx.doi.org/10.5345/JKIBC.2015.15.6.621

Development of Safety Training Delivery Method Using 3D Simulation Technology for Construction Worker  

Ahn, Sungjin (Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure & Environmental, University of Florida Gainesville)
Park, Young Jun (Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Korea Military Academy)
Park, Tae-Hwan (Department of Architectural Engineering, Mokpo National University)
Kim, Tae-Hui (Department of Architectural Engineering, Mokpo National University)
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Journal of the Korea Institute of Building Construction / v.15, no.6, 2015 , pp. 621-629 More about this Journal
Abstract
Construction worker safety and safety training continue to be main issues in the construction industry. In order to promote safety awareness among workers, it is imperative to develop a more effective and efficient safety training. This study compared two methods in construction worker safety training: 1) a conventional lecture and 2) 3D simulation through Building Information Modeling. Both training methods included the same contents, a selection of safety standard and guide suggested by Occupational Safety and Health Agency and the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency; the contents were then produced into two types of training methods. A survey was conducted targeting on safety managers, in which the managers evaluated lifelikeness, active learning and enjoyment that each of training methods can promote. The results of the survey showed that innovative method using 3D simulation was more effective than conventional lecture method in terms of its lifelikeness, active learning and enjoyment. This study will provide implications that innovative method using the virtual reality is more effective than conventional lecture method.
Keywords
3dimension simulation; construction worker safety; safety training contents; safety training delivery method;
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