A Comparative Analysis of OSH Training: Evaluating Traditional Methods Versus Interactive and Virtual Reality Approaches in the Context of Sustainability

Tomáš Pětvaldský, Samuel Kočkár, Petr Lepík, Katarína Hollá () and Alena Kuricová
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Tomáš Pětvaldský: Department of Occupational Safety and Processes, Faculty of Safety Engineering, Technical University of Ostrava, 708 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
Samuel Kočkár: Department of Crisis Management, Faculty of Security Engineering, University of Žilina, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia
Petr Lepík: Department of Occupational Safety and Processes, Faculty of Safety Engineering, Technical University of Ostrava, 708 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
Katarína Hollá: Department of Crisis Management, Faculty of Security Engineering, University of Žilina, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia
Alena Kuricová: Department of Crisis Management, Faculty of Security Engineering, University of Žilina, 010 26 Žilina, Slovakia

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 12, 1-15

Abstract: Occupational safety and health (OSH) training plays a crucial role in preventing workplace accidents, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering a safety-oriented culture across all sectors. This article compares traditional OSH training methods with innovative approaches that incorporate interactive elements and virtual reality (VR) technologies, with a particular emphasis on their contributions to sustainability. The study analyzes feedback from training participants across various occupational roles and age groups, focusing on the effectiveness, engagement, and perception of each method. The results demonstrate that interactive training and VR-based training not only enhance participant engagement and improve comprehension of safety procedures but also promote sustainable training practices by reducing the need for physical materials, minimizing travel, and decreasing reliance on extensive on-site infrastructure. These advancements contribute to environmental sustainability within safety training programs. The paper further explores the benefits, challenges, and economic considerations associated with implementing sustainable, technologically enhanced training approaches. The findings suggest that integrating modern, sustainable educational technologies into OSH training leads to more effective knowledge transfer, better preparedness of employees for emergency situations, and a reduction in environmental impact, aligning safety training practices with broader sustainability goals.

Keywords: training; safety; health; emergency; virtual reality; interactive tools; industry; employees; HSE; crisis preparedness; sustainable jobs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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