J. J. Keller Launches Virtual Reality Safety Training

Posted by MSM on Feb 19, 2025 6:12:14 PM
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has announced the release of virtual reality training, now available in its J. J. Keller® Training online solution. Accessible with a compatible virtual reality (VR) headset, this new training format allows learners to navigate realistic simulations of safety and compliance situations they may encounter in their jobs.

 

A study conducted last year by the J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights found that 67% of managers surveyed would consider using VR training, representing significant interest and opportunity for this format.

 

J. J. Keller’s VR training offers various benefits that set it apart from other VR training. Most notably, it fits seamlessly into J. J. Keller’s existing training ecosystem. Customers can enroll learners in VR courses and track their performance in the J. J. Keller® Training solution alongside online E-Learning, streaming video, and classroom program formats.

 

Many companies that offer VR training don’t integrate it into their learning management system, making it impossible for customers who use multiple training formats to keep all their recordkeeping centralized on one platform.

 

Customers can also use J. J. Keller’s standard training enrollments on VR training. This is the same type of enrollment used on J. J. Keller's other training formats. There is no need to purchase any kind of special enrollment at an increased price to enroll learners in VR courses.

 

Other key advantages to VR training include:
  • Improved Engagement & Retention: VR programs offer a more engaging, immersive training experience that increases the likelihood of employees applying their knowledge and skills in the “real world.”
  • “Freedom to Fail”: By navigating dangerous situations in a virtual environment, learners can make mistakes safely while still feeling as though the consequences are real.
  • Convenience: On-the-go or remote employees may rarely be onsite. VR training ensures employees receive the instruction they need, regardless of their location.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: No need to fly professional trainers in for training sessions. Virtual programs provide exceptional training while keeping costs down.
  • And More

 

"Giving customers a choice in format is important to us,” said J. J. Keller President and CEO Rustin Keller. “Innovating in a way that captures the learner's imagination and improves engagement is something we seek constantly. I'm really excited about this new option for trainers. One demonstration and it's clear this changes the way people learn. It's fantastic.”

 

At launch, J. J. Keller offers 16 VR training programs:

 

Workplace Safety & Health
Arc Flash (Flashover)
Confined Space Entry
Electrical Safety
Fire Safety (The Office)
Hazard Recognition - Warehouse
Hot Work
Ladder Safety
Lockout/Tagout
Trenching and Excavation Safety

 

Transportation
Brake System: Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
Engine and Front Axle: Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
In-Vehicle: Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
Lights: Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
Walk-Around: Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
Road Safety Traffic Accident With Dangerous Goods

 

Human Resources
Active Shooter Response Training for Civilians (Office)

 

J. J. Keller will introduce new VR courses to its library regularly for these and other markets.

 

“By adding virtual reality training to our offerings, we're providing our customers with an easy way to practice scenarios in a realistic, hands-on environment,” said J. J. Keller Executive Vice President of Technology Solutions Lacie Callan. “Whether in a confined space, working with machinery, or inspecting vehicles, virtual reality allows for self-paced learning in all types of situations that prepare employees to safety do their jobs.”

 

Learners must use the J. J. Keller Virtual Reality Training Headset (PICO Neo3) to access these VR courses. The headset is available for purchase from J. J. Keller and provides everything needed to get started.

 

To learn more about J. J. Keller’s virtual reality training and take a free trial, please click here or call 800-327-6868.

 

About J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Since we began as a family-owned company in 1953, our purpose at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has been to protect people and the businesses they run. Today, serving 500,000+ companies across North America, our associates are making a larger impact than ever. Transportation, construction, utility, healthcare, education and industrial organizations of all sizes rely on our expert insights to create safe work environments and simplify complex government regulations. They trust our diversified portfolio of solutions – cloud-based management tools, consulting, professional services, training, forms, PPE and safety supplies – to safeguard workers, reduce risk and build operational confidence. 
Learn more at jJKeller.com.

 

About the J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights

The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights is the collaborative research arm of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. The center originated in 2019 with a focus on sharing, with the public, trends and insights from an abundance of safety and compliance data gathered by J. J. Keller over decades serving more than 700,000 customers across the United States. Through historical data, new proprietary studies, and partnerships with reputable, research-focused third-party organizations, the center publishes ongoing reports to spur discussions and advancements in safe, respectful workplaces, job sites and highways.