# Improving Efficiency and Safe Workplace Operations in Heavy Industry: Training Problem Solving and Decision Making through Immersive Simulation (2008-2013)

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/project/10374
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/601

## Abstract

Problem solving and decision making are critical workplace skills in high-risk industries. Motivated by successful simulator training of cognitive skills in aviation and defense, civil construction has recently introduced simulators to increase safety and respond to labor shortages demanding faster training. This project undertakes human factors research specific to civil construction to ensure the validity and efficacy of simulator training designed to prepare plant personnel to respond to construction site hazards. Results will have practical significance for heavy industry training and also contribute to basic knowledge on cognitive skills acquired through training in dynamic, immersive simulations. '',

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## Experts

### Professor Guy Wallis

Affiliate of Centre for Sensorimotor Performance
:   Centre for Sensorimotor Performance
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Director of Research of School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
:   School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

Professor
:   School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

[Guy Wallis](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/601)

### Professor Mark Horswill

Professor
:   School of Psychology
:   Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

[Mark Horswill](https://about.uq.edu.au/experts/1158)

Grant type
:   ARC Linkage Projects

Funded by
:   Australian Research Council