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Document ID (ISN)104430
CIS number 05-532
ISSN - Serial title 0007-9952 - Cahiers de notes documentaires - Hygiène et sécurité du travail
Year 2005
Convention or series no. INRS PR 17-199-05
Author(s) Ciccotelli J., Marsot J.
Title Virtual reality and occupational safety and health - Contributions and trends
Original title Réalité virtuelle et prévention - Apports et tendances [in French]
Bibliographic information 2nd Quarter 2005, No.199, p.99-111. Illus. 42 ref.
Internet access http://en.inrs.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/bbd04c64431f21dac1256c5500547f96/fcbaa95293cad0cfc125702700269860/$FILE/pr17.pdf [in French]
Abstract Virtual reality (VR) has potential practical applications in various sectors such as medicine, industry, architecture and engineering. This article provides a definition of VR and examines several examples of industrial applications that illustrate the links between VR and the prevention of occupational hazards. In this field, INRS has launched a research project focusing on the design of safe equipment and on occupational safety and health training. The current status of this project is described, together with the practical benefits it is expected to deliver. Ethical issues relating to the use of VR systems are also addressed.
Descriptors (primary) simulation facilities; computer applications; safety by design; safety and health training; new technologies
Descriptors (secondary) public OSH institutions; France; ethics; research; ergonomic evaluation
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s)
Broad subject area(s) New technologies
General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Ethical issues
OSH training