title: Virtual reality for mine safety training.
abstract: Mining has long remained one of America's most hazardous occupations. Researchers believe that by developing realistic, affordable VR training software, miners will be able to receive accurate training in hazard recognition and avoidance. In addition, the VR software will allow miners to follow mine evacuation routes and safe procedures without exposing themselves to danger. This VR software may ultimately be tailored to provide training in other industries, such as the construction, agricultural, and petroleum industries.
authors.affiliation: NIOSH's Spokane Research Laboratory, Washington 99207, USA.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Filigenzi
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Orr
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Ruff
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000191:economics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D008906:Mining / Q000193:education*; D016272:Occupational Health; D017751:Safety Management / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control