Virtual Reality as a Tool for Computer Aided Safety Engineering

In recent years the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) becomes more and more popular. The paper presents examples of virtual reality application in safety engineering, like safety training, different types of simulators, work place design, modelling of dangerous zones in manufacturing systems and testing of safety systems. The use of VR techniques seems to be particularly advantageous in situations where training under actual conditions is related to threats against human health and life. Therefore, training in virtual environments is often used in areas like firefighting, especially in the case of combating of internal fires.