Immersed at Sysco

Anne-Charlotte Quilan, HR & Skills Development Manager at Sysco France, agreed to answer our questions about the use of the SafetyBox VR© in the context of health and safety awareness. Sysco distributes food products for the out-of-home catering sector (wholesale trade collective agreement).

How did you discover Immersive Factory?

“We discovered Immersive Factory at a trade show.”

Why did you choose the SafetyBox VR©? How do you use it? How often?

“After organizing a test session with our employees, we decided to start with 10 VR headsets. Representatives were trained on using the headsets for each site where we deployed the VR devices. A year later, we are renewing our partnership by adding 10 additional headsets.

We use it in various ways (specific to each site depending on the activity): from onboarding new employees, organizing internal safety days with our safety prevention team, during ergonomic and posture training, or in safety briefings.

Over one year, 1,218 modules were completed, with 549 employees participating in at least one module.”

At this stage, what added value and areas for improvement do you associate with virtual reality in the HSE field?

“We noticed that some employees find it challenging to get started with this tool. That’s why we decided to begin each session with the ‘Domestic Hazard Hunt’ module to familiarize them with the tool, followed by a module relevant to their job. We find that this approach is much more impactful for the employees.

Virtual reality allows employees to experience realistic safety scenarios without real risk. This promotes better retention of information and practical skills. VR simulations can help identify potential hazards in a work environment, thereby improving planning and preventive measures.”

Would you recommend the SafetyBox VR©?

“We would recommend the SafetyBox. Using new technologies to raise employee awareness is a real advantage. The playful aspect helps to reinforce knowledge.”

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