Virtual Reality (VR) in Safety Education: A Case Study of Mining Engineering

Safety education and training are vital in the mining industry. However, traditional training relies on passive modalities, such as lectures, videos and brochures. These suffer from sever limitations - poor reproducibility, inefficient resource utilisation, and a lack of interactive feedback in one-size-fits-all training scenarios. Addressing these challenges, we introduce a novel hybrid approach combining virtual reality (VR) and electroencephalography (EEG) for training in the use of underground self-contained self-rescuers (SCSR). The VR component provides an interactive and immersive training experience, to facilitate a higher level of engagement compared to traditional methods. Initial EEG testing showed that VR training could elevate trainees’ brain activity, which may result in higher ratings and satisfaction. Beyond EEG we use also after-scenario questionnaire (ASQ) and system usability scale (SUS).