Based on the OSHA Standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147, the training outlines measures for controlling hazardous energies—electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other energy sources. This training simulations includes two virtual reality modules with interactive hands on environment to have the participant walk through the entire procedure.

Required Equipment and Programs to Run VR Training Simulation:

· VR Headset

o Compatible Headsets: Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, HTC Vive, Vive Pro, or Steam Index

· A computer or laptop that is capable of running a VR Headset

o If you are unsure of whether your computer or laptop has high-computing ability, check your specifications with the recommended specifications of the available VR Headset, or try a test run with a pre-built application on the VR Headset to see if the program functions

· Install Steam VR

o This will require the application Steam to be installed, after which a prompt will appear to install Steam VR once a VR headset is plugged into the computer

· Desktop 360 video without VR headsets

 o If you don't have any VR equipment, you can use your video player to watch the 360 video.

· The entire project files of Log out Tag out Safety Virtual Training Exercise on PURR

o Use the “Download Bundle” button to download a .zip folder of the simulation

How to Download and Run VR Training Simulation:

· Use the “Download Bundle” button to download a .zip folder of the project; this will require at least 1 GB of free space

· Once the file is downloaded, extract all contents to a desired location on your machine

· Open the extracted folder and double click the video files to watch simulation.

There are two scenarios within Log out Tag out Safety VR Training. The contents and topics that are covered throughout each module are as follows:

Module 1: Introduction to the work environment and demonstration of Lockout/Tagout safety training .

Module 2: A series of interactive Q&A session to help participants go through the entire Lockout/Tagout safety training by completing each phase of the training.

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

• Akdere, M.; Dewald, J.; Grant, J.; Leck, L.; Rahman, S.; Jiang, Y.; Sandiago, A. (2020). Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Virtual Reality Safety Training. Purdue University Research Repository. doi:10.4231/W9SK-NZ50

  BibTex | EndNote

1. Lockout/Tagout Safety Training
2. Technology Leadership and Innovation
3. Technology Leadership and Innovation (Dept)
4. The OSHA standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy
5. Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations
6. Virtual Reality