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http://dx.doi.org/10.6106/KJCEM.2014.15.1.020

Application of Serious Games for Effective Construction Safety Training  

Son, JeongWook (Department of Architectural Engineering, Ewha Womans University)
Shin, Seung-Woo (Department of Architectural Engineering, Ewha Womans University)
Yi, June-Seong (Department of Architectural Engineering, Ewha Womans University)
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Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management / v.15, no.1, 2014 , pp. 20-27 More about this Journal
Abstract
Construction safety training has mostly relied on one-way transference of instructors' knowledge to trainees through traditional media such as textbooks and lecture slides. However, safety knowledge could be more effectively acquired in experiential situations. The authors proposed a serious game to provide a comprehensive safety training environment. Trainees who assume the roles of safety inspectors in the game explore a virtual construction site to identify potential hazards and learn from the contents of feedback created by the game as a result of trainees' input. The paper reports details of the game design and development process. The test results indicated that trainees were motivated to refresh their safety knowledge, increased their learning interests, and enjoyed the learning process. In addition, trainees showed positive attitudes towards using the game scoring as a way of evaluating their safety knowledge. The test results encouraged the continuous development of the game.
Keywords
Safety Management; Safety Training; Serious Game; Virtual Reality;
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