October 2018, Vol. 245, No. 10
Features
The Future Arrives: Virtual Reality Safety Training
Spotlight on Utilities By Michael Reed, Managing Editor As is the case with other energy companies, local gas distributors place safety first when it comes to setting priorities and maintaining gas mains and other infrastructure. At the core of this effort is the frequent inspection of gas meters located at customers’ homes. A Peoples Gas employee trains on virtual reality equipment. (photo: Peoples Gas) Gas meter safety and inspection training is one of the first, and certainly most important, aspects of preparing new employees to work in the field at gas companies. And while traditional methods have proved successful, some companies,
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