MODELING FOR SAFETY AGAINST FALLS FROM FORM SCAFFOLDING IN A VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

An interactive training model called SAVR was developed to train construction students, novice engineers, and construction workers to prevent falls from form scaffolding. The model was implemented in a workstation, an ONYX Reality Engine2. The SAVR model provides trainees with an immersive, interactive virtual environment to perform "on the job" safety training without physically being in a real construction site. This model includes two major training modules: erection, which teaches trainees the correct procedure to erect a commonly used metal bracket form scaffolding; and inspection, which introduces several hazardous conditions in an existing platform and requires trainees to visually identify them. The modular design of the SAVR model enables future expansion of the model to include additional types of scaffolding platforms, helps avoid significant frame rate decreases, and simplifies the debugging process during application development. Evaluation by independent experts of SAVR's inspection module was positive and enthusiastic.

Keywords:

• Construction;Safety;Scaffolding;Simulation;Virtual reality

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FABIAN C. HADIPRIONO

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