# VR Safety Training The Royal Mail Trains Its Postal Workers on the Dangers of Dog Attacks By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-19 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-safety References: [computerweekly](https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252457919/Royal-Mail-delivers-safety-training-through-virtual-reality) & [wearesponge](https://wearesponge.com/results/bringing-dog-safety-to-life-for-royal-mail-with-vr) From [virtual reality entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr) to VR safety training, the computer-generated environment has definitely become a practical tool for industries. One of the latest successful uses of the technology is displayed by the [Royal Mail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wonderland-experience) which utilized interactive, simulated experiences to train its postal workers to avoid dog attacks. VR safety training was beneficial in a number of ways to the company. For one, it was cost-effective. Secondly, it was able to capture the attention of people in the organization who "didn't take anti-dog attack training seriously." While previously, the precautionary measures were delivered via a video that rendered the receiver of information passive, this contemporary VR safety training simulation isolates and engages the individual. This contributes to information retention rates and overall awareness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Job Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/jobtrends) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **VR Safety Training:** Industries can use VR to train employees on safety measures, making it more engaging and cost-effective. - **Interactive Training:** By using interactive simulations, training becomes an activity that engages and isolates the individual leading to better performance in the industry. - **Highly Engaging Training:** Highly engaging VR training simulations can help capture the attention of those who often ignore safety training leading to increased awareness of the safety measures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Postal Services:** Postal services can use VR to train their workers to avoid dog attacks, reducing the number of dog attack incidents and improving safety measures. - **Delivery Services:** Delivery companies can adopt interactive VR simulations to train their workers on safety measures to ensure their safety on the job and reduce incidents. - **Manufacturing Industry:** Manufacturing industries can employ VR safety training to ensure the safety of their workers in hazardous situations, leading to a safer work environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Employee Training Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtualspeech-ai.md) - [Virtual Medical Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara.md) - [Phobia-Fighting VR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovrcome.md) - [Virtual Reality Insurance Consults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo.md) - [Immersive Metaverse Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-training-solutions.md) - [Child-Focused Mixed Reality Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edi-mixed-reality-headset.md) - [Spatial Computing-Powered Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy.md)