Dodoo, J.E., Al-Samarraie, H. orcid.org/0000-0002-9861-8989, Alzahrani, A.I. et al. (1 more author) (2025) XR and Workers’ safety in High-Risk Industries: A comprehensive review. Safety Science, 185. 106804. ISSN 0925-7535
Abstract
The wider application of extended reality (XR) in various industrial settings has created numerous opportunities for enhancing worker safety. Several XR solutions have been applied to address specific safety challenges faced by workers. This study reviewed the current literature (2017–2024) on how XR technologies can potentially enhance worker safety. The PRISMA protocol was used to highlight how XR technologies are utilized in safety training for high-risk industries, their limitations, and recommendations for future improvements. Findings from a review of 41 studies indicate diverse opportunities (e.g., improved knowledge and productivity, delivery of interactive and sequential instructions) for virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) in industries such as mining, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, power distribution/thermal plants, aviation, and firefighting. Several challenges (e.g., limited viewing fields, motion sickness, and control issues) were identified in the use of VR, AR, and MR, stemming from both human and socio-technical factors. The overall sentiment towards the use of XR in safety training was predominantly positive (550 instances), reflecting confidence in these technologies to enhance safety training outcomes. Findings from this study offer new insights into the capabilities of XR technologies in improving worker safety in high-risk industries and outline key considerations for policymakers and technology providers when integrating XR technologies to promote worker safety.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
Keywords: | XR, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Safety Training, Workplace |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Design (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2025 10:12 |
Last Modified: | 05 Feb 2025 10:12 |
Published Version: | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.ssci.2025.106804 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:222884 |
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