New Simulator Creates Safe Space to Learn and Practice

Safety Marking LLC Hog Simulator

Bridgeport, CT — 9.4.2024 — Safety Marking LLC has added a Hog VR Training Simulator to its training resources.  

“VR changes so much for our employees. We now can expose our personnel to actual work scenarios in which they gain hands on experience while in a controlled and safe environment without consuming valuable resources,” stated Daniel King, SMC’s Manager for Learning and Development. 

Positive Employee Feedback

Employees are already benefiting. Arielle Gonzalez, an operator at SMC, explained her reaction.  “This is amazing.  I can practice the exact process that I use on the road.  I can immediately see how this will improve what I do.” 

“Growing up playing video games, I find this really cool.  I see how this practice will help me learn faster,” said Brandon Hernandez, an Operator-in-Training at SMC.

Hog Tech

According to HOG Technologies (Stuart, FL), HOG VR is a virtual platform to help owners/managers gauge an employee’s skill level.  Existing crew members can also use HOG VR for ongoing training or to keep their skills sharpened during the season or offseason.  It’s safe training without any risk or waste.

Mark Kelly is the Founder and President of Safety Marking, LLC He started the company in 1973 as a small family-owned line striping business servicing Fairfield County, Connecticut. He instilled in it his values of accountability, teamwork, and integrity and managed to redefine the marketplace by setting the industry standard with premium products and services. Mark Kelly’s dedication resulted in Safety Marking LLC. becoming a pavement marking leader, providing top-notch services in New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Safety Marking LLC Employee using the Hog Simulator

Employee at Safety Marking LLC using the Virtual Reality Simulator to practice line striping.