A customer success story: ABB & Yoy Simulators
In an era where workplace safety is paramount, ABB Chile partnered with Yoy Simulators to launch the groundbreaking VR-powered program, "7 Steps That Save Lives." This innovative initiative leverages cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance electrical safety training, ensuring a more immersive, effective, and engaging learning experience for employees and contractors. The collaboration proved so successful that it earned the ABB team an internal Innovation Award, setting a new benchmark for safety training in industrial environments.
A vision brought to life
ABB sought to elevate its safety training by integrating state-of-the-art VR simulations. Yoy Simulators, a leader in immersive training solutions, took on the challenge, developing a tailor-made VR experience that enables employees and contractors to navigate high-risk electrical scenarios safely.
By faithfully reproducing ABB's global electrical safety standards, Yoy delivered an experience that transforms theoretical knowledge into practical, hands-on learning.
Innovation recognized
The collaboration between ABB and Yoy Simulators was not only a success but also an inspiration. The excellence demonstrated in this project led to the ABB team receiving an internal Innovation Award, recognizing the outstanding impact of this VR training solution on safety and operational excellence.
Voices of leadership
Marcelo Vicencio, Country HSE Manager at ABB Chile, highlighted the program's broader impact:
"The goal is to ensure the protection of human and material resources by following the strictest safety procedures. The VR training reinforces preventive measures throughout the risk management process, from de-energization to re-energization of electrical systems. Virtual reality offers a dynamic and educational way to expose workers to simulated situations, making it easier to understand and apply electrical safety procedures."
Martín Castellucci, Country Holding Officer at ABB for Peru and Chile, stated:
"Virtual reality is a fundamental tool for training, as it provides a closer and more effective experience of real-life scenarios, improving the understanding and application of electrical safety procedures across various contexts."
A benchmark for future safety training
This success story is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. By combining ABB's industry expertise with Yoy Simulators' technological prowess, the "7 Steps That Save Lives" program sets a new benchmark for safety training in industrial environments.
At Yoy Simulators, we are proud to support ABB's mission and look forward to empowering more organizations with next-generation training solutions that make workplaces safer and more efficient.