This study explores the application of Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool for safety training in high-risk industrial settings, specifically focusing on the IPLOM refinery, Busalla (Italy). As industries increasingly adopt digital tools to enhance safety and operational efficiency, VR provides a risk-free, immersive environment for training operators in emergency protocols. This project developed a VR simulation using Unreal Engine and Meta Quest headsets to mirror refinery conditions, including equipment handling, emergency response procedures, and spatial navigation. Integrated tools, such as multi-gas detectors and evacuation drills, allow users to practice real-world tasks virtually, enhancing procedural knowledge and spatial awareness. The simulation's design allows for future integration with Augmented Reality (AR) to enable real-time equipment monitoring and data overlays, enhancing on-site decision-making. Feedback from initial testing shows high user satisfaction and increased confidence in emergency response skills, indicating the effectiveness of VR in safety training. This VR approach offers a scalable, adaptable model for refining industrial training, reducing physical risks and costs associated with traditional drills, and setting a foundation for the use of immersive technologies in other high-risk sectors.

翻译：本研究探讨了虚拟现实（VR）作为高风险工业环境安全培训工具的应用，特别聚焦于意大利布萨拉的IPLOM炼油厂。随着工业界日益采用数字化工具提升安全性与运营效率，VR为操作员在应急规程培训中提供了无风险、沉浸式的环境。本项目利用Unreal Engine引擎和Meta Quest头显开发了VR模拟系统，复现了炼油厂环境，包括设备操作、应急响应流程和空间导航。集成多气体检测仪与疏散演练等工具，使用户能够虚拟实践真实任务，从而提升流程知识与空间感知能力。该模拟系统的设计支持未来与增强现实（AR）集成，实现实时设备监测与数据叠加，强化现场决策能力。初步测试反馈显示用户满意度高，应急响应技能信心显著增强，印证了VR在安全培训中的有效性。这种VR方法为优化工业培训提供了可扩展、适应性强的模型，既降低了传统演练的物理风险与成本，也为沉浸式技术在其他高风险领域的应用奠定了基础。