VR Training Scenarios for Canadian Construction, Industry and Federal Workplaces
VR safety training scenarios for Canadian sites mapped to Ontario regulations, WorkSafeBC, the federal COHSR and WHMIS, with competence matrices for each.
Workplace safety in Canada is mostly provincial, with federal rules for sectors such as ports, rail and telecommunications. Each scenario names the province or federal rule it cites, so check which one covers your site.
VR adds repeated practice. Mandatory programs, such as Ontario working at heights training, must still be delivered by approved providers.
Available Scenarios
Construction and EPC
- Working at Heights VR Training for Ontario Construction Projects (O. Reg. 213/91 and O. Reg. 297/13)
VR working at heights scenario for Ontario construction: s.26 fall hazards, guardrails before harnesses, anchor choice and practice alongside CPO-approved training.
- Trench and Excavation VR Training for Ontario Construction (O. Reg. 213/91, Part III)
VR trench scenario on Part III of O. Reg. 213/91: soil types 1 to 4, locating services before digging, support systems and keeping spoil and machines back.
- Heat Stress VR Training for BC Construction and Wildfire-Season Crews (WorkSafeBC Part 7)
VR heat stress scenario for BC crews under Part 7 of the WorkSafeBC regulation: assessing heat exposure, water, shade, rest and acting on early heat illness signs.
Construction and Infrastructure
- Confined Space Entry VR Training for Ontario Workplaces (O. Reg. 632/05)
VR confined space scenario for Ontario municipal and industrial crews: hazard assessment, the entry permit, the attendant and on-site rescue under O. Reg. 632/05.
- Electrical Safety VR Training for Federally Regulated Canadian Workplaces (COHSR, Part VIII)
VR electrical scenario for federally regulated ports, rail and telecom: isolation, guarding live parts and qualified work under COHSR Part VIII.
Mining and Heavy Industry
- Lockout VR Training for Ontario Industrial Establishments (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851)
VR lockout scenario for Ontario plants under Reg. 851: disconnect, lock and tag, block stored energy and verify the machine is dead before reaching in.
- Machine Guarding VR Training for Ontario Plants (Reg. 851, Sections 24 and 25)
VR machine guarding scenario for Ontario factories: moving parts, in-running nip points, missing guards and pre-start checks under Reg. 851, ss. 24 and 25.
- Noise and Hearing Loss VR Training for BC Workplaces (WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation, Part 7)
VR noise scenario for BC sawmills under WorkSafeBC Part 7: noise sources, controls, fitting hearing protection properly and why hearing tests matter.
Forklift and Warehousing
- WHMIS VR Training for Canadian Warehouses and Plants: Labels, SDS and Safe Handling
VR WHMIS scenario for Canadian warehouses: reading supplier and workplace labels, finding the SDS, decanting safely and acting on a leaking container.
- Forklift and Materials Handling VR Training for Federally Regulated Canadian Sites (COHSR, Part XIV)
VR forklift scenario for federal ports, rail yards and airports: pre-use checks, pedestrians, load stability and operator instruction under COHSR Part XIV.
Regulators and Rules These Scenarios Cite
- Ontario e-Laws (Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations): Ontario regulations including Construction Projects, Industrial Establishments and Confined Spaces.
- WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation: The occupational health and safety regulation for British Columbia.
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304): Rules for federally regulated workplaces.
- CCOHS: The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, including WHMIS guidance.
How a Pilot Usually Starts
- Employers often start with a task tied to a provincial inspection focus.
- Unionised sites may involve the joint health and safety committee early.
- Public sector buyers may need the pilot to fit an existing procurement route.
Each scenario is built in Unity or Unreal Engine, depending on the visual fidelity the task needs and the headsets on site.
VR pilot readiness checklist
Before anything is built, check that the scenario, the measure and the site are ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which rules apply to my site?
Most workplaces follow their province or territory. Federally regulated sectors follow the COHSR.
Can VR replace mandatory certification?
No. It supports approved programs and on-the-job evaluation.
Are scenarios built in Unity or Unreal?
Each scenario is built in Unity or Unreal Engine, depending on the visual fidelity the task needs and the headsets on site.
Not sure which scenario to pilot first?
We review your procedure and tell you which part can be rehearsed in VR and which still needs hands-on practice.
Scope One Scenario