Swiss Safety VR – virtual reality for accident prevention
Swiss Safety VR modules help you avoid accidents. You will experience typical dangerous situations realistically and practise safe behaviour in key professions and in leisure time. The application is simple, free and works anywhere.
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With Swiss Safety VR, you can train in accident prevention using virtual reality. You will benefit from the following in your day-to-day working and free time:
- You will recognise typical hazards.
- You will train safely and without risk.
- You will learn quickly and with long-term positive outcomes.
- Efficient training and reduced costs for your company.
New modules that have been tested by Suva are being added on an ongoing basis in several languages. The modules are easy to use with a virtual reality headset.
Swiss Safety VR explained in the video
See for yourself how easy this fun and modern way of learning about and practising prevention is to use.
How to get started with Swiss Safety VR
Getting started couldn’t be easier. With a virtual reality headset, you will be ready to start your training course in just a few minutes.
- Buy and adjust a VR headset
Buy a VR headset (Meta Quest 3 or 3s) from a vendor of your choice. Put the glasses on and adjust them.
Open list of potential vendors - Set up your VR headset
Connect the headset to your smartphone and go through the device’s one-off configuration process.
Download instructions as PDF - Download and start Swiss Safety VR modules
Open the Meta Store, download the “Swiss Safety VR” app and start the training course straight away.
Download instructions as PDF
Discover realistic simulations for greater security
Greater safety and impact for all
Swiss Safety VR combines realistic learning with excellent flexibility. The platform reinforces the safety awareness of employees and trainees. It enables businesses and educational institutions to provide more efficient and consistent instruction. The modules are also suitable for use by private individuals. In this way, everyone benefits from targeted and long-term learning for a safer everyday working life.
Anyone who, on a daily basis, works in or is learning a profession that involves risks needs training that feels real and yet remains safe. Swiss Safety VR offers exactly that:
- You will experience hazards realistically and become familiar with them.
- You can try things out and make mistakes without risks or consequences.
- You will train without distractions and focus on the situation.
- You will learn in a practical rather than just theoretical way.
- You can learn in flexible way – at home, work or school.
- You can revise in your own time.
Working in high-risk occupations or preparing for challenging tasks requires a learning environment that is realistic and safe. Swiss Safety VR offers you clear advantages:
- Your training will be consistently high-quality – regardless of place and time.
- You will reduce travel and logistics costs and will not need physical materials.
- You can carry out instructions flexibly and regardless of location.
- You will achieve successful, long-term learning outcomes through realistic training courses.
- You will reduce the risk of accidents at the company, as employees will learn from mistakes without real consequences.
If you are a private individual and already own a VR headset, you can use it to improve your safety awareness and reduce your risk of accidents.
«Swiss Safety VR is an innovative and immersive solution that offers real added value for prevention and safety education in the construction industry. Its potential to increase training efficiency has attracted great interest among specialists. This innovative approach meets the current and future needs of the industry and represents a significant step forward in improving safety on construction sites.»
Nicolas Rufener, Regional Manager Western Switzerland, constructionromande
Frequently asked questions about Swiss Safety VR
Access to the platform and all simulations are free of charge. There are no licence or subscription fees for the content.
The simulations are optimised for Meta Quest 3 or 3s virtual reality headsets. These are all-in-one wireless systems, meaning there is no need for a powerful PC or annoying cables.
The catalogue currently focuses on high-risk areas such as the construction industry (e.g. working at height, falling) and leisure activities (home, snow sports, etc.) The library is constantly being expanded.
All VR experiences are available in at least four languages: German, French, Italian and English.
The app can easily be downloaded directly from the Meta Horizon Store. The hand tracking makes the set-up simple and intuitive, even for less tech-savvy people.
We virtualise your risk situations
We develop custom VR modules for companies that are precisely tailored to their specific risk situations. The result is training courses that accurately reflect the actual day-to-day work and reinforce knowledge of safety where it is most needed in the company.