15-minute safety talk: the benefits of immersive learning
Companies rely on 15-minute safety talks to raise awareness quickly and lastingly. VR and AR are their best allies.
The benefits of game-based learning and immersive learning for 15-minute safety talks
The principle of a 15-minute safety talk is simple: 15 minutes during which key topics related to the safety of people and property in the workplace are discussed. This short format, which ideally should be creative and engaging, too often ends up being a reminder of rules or a quick awareness session based on key figures.
Fortunately, companies now have unique ways to run 15-minute safety talks, even remotely. Immersive learning puts game-based learning at the service of a concept with huge potential.
What is a 15-minute safety talk?
The goals of a 15-minute safety talk (also known as a safety briefing) are the same for everyone: deliver an essential prevention message and involve employees in a participatory approach. This meeting—monthly, twice a month, or even weekly when needed—helps address work-related risks in a different way.
A 15-minute safety talk can take many forms, but it is generally recommended to encourage a discussion-friendly format and focus on the playful side of the intervention. That is why game-based tools can be a major asset for facilitators.
Collaborative awareness methods
Employees are looking for engaging activities and are far more willing to participate when the session truly feels like… a game! In today’s context, using a 15-minute safety talk to reconnect with the team can be highly valuable.
Active learning as the foundation, virtual reality as the medium
Immersive learning applied to EHS
Whether it’s a full training course or a 15-minute session, the principles of active learning still apply: they help drive engagement and boost retention. Gamification adds extra motivation, as participants must complete tasks by using a variety of skills and knowledge.
Total immersion
Virtual reality, used as a support for immersive learning, invites employees into an interactive world whose characteristics make it highly realistic. Immersed in an environment very similar to their workplace, they experience convincing scenarios showing the consequences of poor mastery of procedures and gestures.
Real-time statistics on procedural mistakes
The platform also provides assessment and tracking tools so each participant can learn at their own pace and ensure key knowledge is acquired before moving on. The scenarios follow a clear learning path, but the learner—through a personal avatar—lives an experience far removed from monotonous presentations filled with hard-to-remember statistics.
A 15-minute safety talk adapted to new constraints
Beyond the usual challenges trainers face to deliver a useful exchange in such a short format, current working conditions make things even harder. However, the health crisis makes efforts to protect employees’ health more important than ever. It is therefore necessary to deal with lockdown-related constraints without increasing costs. Small and medium-sized businesses, in particular, need adaptable solutions to digitize 15-minute safety talks effectively.
Immersive Factory therefore offers some workshops available for free (notably as part of eSafety Day) to help more people discover EHS topics through safety talks. The health crisis accelerated the need to rethink training priorities. A study carried out by Immersive Factory revealed that 75% of EHS managers want to give this topic an even larger place in their organizations’ concerns.
Train better, faster, at scale
More and more companies are adopting VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). Combined with a teaching approach suited to their specific characteristics, these media enable a new kind of learning experience. Close to employees’ expectations—who want tools that foster connection—and trainers’ goals of efficiency, these tools are extremely convincing.
According to a Capgemini study titled “Augmented and Virtual Reality in Operations”, 82% of companies that implement VR/AR are satisfied with the benefits. In addition, in 2020, PWC published a study indicating that immersive training enables employees to learn four times faster. A huge boost for a 15-minute safety talk!
Simulation is now within reach for an ever-growing number of companies looking to train employees with methods aligned with evolving expectations. A VR-based 15-minute safety talk works for teams as well as individuals training solo. Accessible from anywhere and on many devices, Immersive Factory modules help companies transition their training activities into the digital era.
Why trust Immersive Factory to run your 15-minute safety talks?
The success of a 15-minute safety talk depends on its ability to capture employees’ attention throughout the session. Immersive Factory modules break down content ergonomically while offering an attractive and interactive learning path. With virtual reality, your employees will live a unique experience.
In addition, our EHS experts work with you to design a scenario perfectly adapted to your objectives and your employees’ needs.
Finally, by choosing Immersive Factory, you rely on a company experienced in working with large groups.
Looking for an original way to run your 15-minute safety talk? Immersive Factory is the solution. Our expert teams will design a custom module tailored to your needs.