Ho, Jeffrey C. F.Jeffrey C. F.HoMuñoz, Daniel A.Daniel A.MuñozDr. DING Jing, DinaDinaDr. DING Jing2025-09-112025-09-112022Ho, J. C. F., Muñoz, D. A., & Ding, J. (2022). Design to divide attention: An exploration of designing virtual reality simulations of accidents. In Bruyns, G., & Wei, H. (Eds.). [ ] With design: Reinventing design modes: Proceedings of the 9th congress of the international association of societies of design research (IASDR 2021). 9th Congress of the International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR 2021), Hong Kong (pp. 357-364). Springer Nature Singapore.97898119447109789811944727http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/25175The chapter delves into the innovative use of virtual reality (VR) to simulate construction site accidents, with a specific focus on falls from height. It discusses the design challenges of creating VR simulations that realistically portray accidents resulting from human errors, particularly those caused by divided attention. The authors present four VR scenarios designed to mimic common construction tasks that can lead to falls, and they highlight the initial insights gained from a pilot study. The chapter explores the ethical considerations of such simulations and suggests improvements to enhance their effectiveness in improving safety attitudes among construction workers.enConference Paper10.1007/978-981-19-4472-7_24