Virtual simulations can save lives in the industrial sector

(NewsUSA) – More than 2.3 million workers were injured on the job last year in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workers in the industrial sector face significant risks due to routine exposure to heavy equipment such as cranes or machinery, load handling activities, operating electrical components, and heights. These hazards not only endanger workers but also have widespread implications for businesses, including operational disruptions and financial losses. The National Safety Council estimates that workplace injuries cost employers $167 billion annually in lost wages, medical and administrative costs, and time spent hiring and training replacements.& Safety is too important to leave to chance. Training can increase awareness and improve worker safety, but traditional training methods don’t always provide the hands-on, realistic experiences that prepare workers for real-world challenges. Using Simulations for Safer Operations Simulations can make training more effective and have been used for decades in complex, high-stakes industries such as aviation and the surgical field. Virtual simulations re-create realistic, dangerous, real-world scenarios in a safe, controlled environment, giving workers the opportunity to practice high-risk, complex tasks and safety procedures.& Plus, workers can get unlimited practice and repeat scenarios using a wide variety of equipment until they...