Description
Accidents at work can happen at any time, but employees often do not feel prepared for such situations and therefore provide inadequate first aid. Using the Design Science approach, we developed a concept for an Augmented Reality(AR) application which uses voice assistance and visual AR overlays to support occupational first aiders with instructions in accident situations. The concept was implemented in the form of a video prototype and evaluated through interviews. The evaluation revealed that the application would enable employees without first aid training to apply first aid measures quickly and correctly; thus, reducing the probability of serious consequential injuries and costs in connection with occupational accidents.
The Potential of Augmented Reality for Improving Occupational First Aid
Accidents at work can happen at any time, but employees often do not feel prepared for such situations and therefore provide inadequate first aid. Using the Design Science approach, we developed a concept for an Augmented Reality(AR) application which uses voice assistance and visual AR overlays to support occupational first aiders with instructions in accident situations. The concept was implemented in the form of a video prototype and evaluated through interviews. The evaluation revealed that the application would enable employees without first aid training to apply first aid measures quickly and correctly; thus, reducing the probability of serious consequential injuries and costs in connection with occupational accidents.