Last Updated: March 2026


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These findings align with an independent study by Central Washington University, which found that VR safety training significantly improves comprehension and 30-day knowledge retention. 100% of participants said VR improved their understanding of safety procedures.

Related: VR safety training vs e-learning comparison — see how VR stacks up against e-learning on cost, retention, and ROI.

Warehouse environments, where high turnover meets high hazard density, feel this retention problem most acutely. Explore how VR addresses warehouse-specific training challenges in our VR warehouse safety training guide.

Related reading: Which OSHA standards accept VR training and how to stay compliant

Related reading: Safety Training That Improves Retention: What Actually Works — the science behind why most training fades, and the methods that actually stick.

Related: How to Reduce Your OSHA Recordable Rate — once your training sticks, here is how to turn that retention into a lower incident rate.