From Concept to Deployment We delivered a customized VR manual handling simulator for shipyard workers, reducing ergonomic risks while ensuring scalable compliance.

Client

Leading Dry Docks Company

Type

VR Safety Simulator

Platform

- Unity3D
- Device-Agnostic
- Pico & Meta Quest

Scope of Work

- 3D Modeling
- VR Development
- Project Deployment

The Challenge

Musculoskeletal injuries caused by improper manual handling are a major contributor to downtime, compensation claims, and workforce fatigue. For a labor-intensive shipyard, relying on outdated poster-based training was no longer effective. The company needed an immersive, measurable solution that could transform worker behavior and improve safety outcomes at scale.

Spatio built a Manual Handling VR Safety Simulator, empowering shipyard workers to master safe lifting and reduce injuries.

Spatio, in collaboration with the client developed a Manual Handling VR Safety Training Simulator designed to teach correct posture, lifting techniques, and weight assessment through immersive 3D scenarios.

Workers experience both safe and risky techniques, with real-time feedback reinforcing proper behavior. The training supports multiple languages and integrates seamlessly with the client’s LMS to ensure compliance and track workforce progress.

Key Features & Training Flow

2nd Person Perspective

Trainees observe another worker’s mistakes in real time, learning to recognize errors before practicing the correct techniques themselves.

Trainees Decide

Learners actively choose the right option to fix observed mistakes, building confidence in decision-making during risky scenarios.

Posture & Technique Training

Immersive exercises guide trainees through correct lifting, carrying, and placing of objects, reducing strain and preventing injuries.

Risk Simulation

Incorrect movements trigger warnings and consequence-based outcomes, teaching safe handling through real-world cause-and-effect learning.

Multilingual Experience

Localized captions and voiceovers support multiple languages, ensuring diverse teams understand and apply safety practices correctly.

LMS-Driven Analytics

A connected LMS tracks posture accuracy, completion time, progress, and ROI, giving managers measurable visibility into outcomes.

Business Impact

64%

Reduction in Improper Lifting Techniques

3x

Increase in Ergonomic Compliance

5x

Faster Learning Curve for Trainees

250%

Improved Safety
ROI Visibility

Why Spatio?

Spatio combines realism, scalability, and analytics to transform safety training into measurable outcomes. Our manual handling simulator replicates real-world ergonomic risks while remaining adaptable to evolving SOPs and industry guidelines. With built-in multilingual support and LMS integration, it ensures workforce-wide adoption and compliance tracking.

By delivering feedback-rich learning in a device-agnostic environment, Spatio empowers safety managers to reduce injuries, boost compliance, and achieve lasting behavioral change at scale.

Take the Next Step

Transform manual handling safety in your operations with immersive VR training that reduces injuries and improves compliance.

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