Increasing workers’ safety by using Virtual Reality (VR) in the project design and production planning
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Design and construction project management (MPDCM), MSc
Publicerad
2023
Författare
HUSEYNLI, AYTAN
TASNIM, IRINA
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Sammanfattning
Construction sites pose inherently hazardous work environments due to the nature of the work
involved. As such, the industry is known for its high rate of accidents and injuries compared to
other industries which makes improving the safety of construction workers of paramount
importance. This study examines the use of cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology to
enhance the safety planning of construction projects in the design and planning phase. The study
is built on a qualitative approach based on a literature review and an empirical study. The empirical
study includes a workshop with two design engineers, a health and safety engineer, a VDC
Developer and several researchers as participants. The findings from this study indicate that VR
offers significant advantages over traditional 2D drawings in terms of safety planning. Immersive
VR walkthrough can provide a more comprehensive representation of the project, aiding in the
planning and implementation of effective safety measures. Moreover, the findings highlight that
collaborative VR walkthroughs have the potential to enhance safety planning by improving
communication and coordination among project stakeholders and the use of VR can increase safety
awareness among design engineers, equipping them with the knowledge and mindset necessary to
proactively address potential hazards. The study recommends the combination of VR with
touchscreen boards for effective site planning and collaboration, acknowledging that VR
technology is an immature technology which requires further research and advancement.
Additionally, the study identifies some areas where future research should focus on.
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Ämne/nyckelord
collaboration, construction, design engineer, hazards, safety, virtual reality, 2D drawing.