For Shell, ensuring that all safety procedures are followed correctly is critically important, especially in emergencies.
But recreating these scenarios in real life can be impractical and expensive, while computer-based training does not provoke the kind of emotional challenge needed to test the trainee.
In this virtual reality (VR) instance, Shell wanted to simulate an accidental overspill on a storage tanker, requiring the trainee to follow the appropriate procedures to extinguish the fire. Credit: immerse