Health and Safety: Immersive Rooms

The team takes extensive measures to minimise risks and mitigate any incidents within the immersive room environment. However, to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we ask that all participants familiarise themselves with essential safety precautions.

Health Conditions

Photosensitive Conditions and Epilepsy

Flashing lights and rapid visual effects may trigger seizures in individuals with photosensitivity or epilepsy. Mitigation is taken to reduce the risk of flashing and triggering imagery within the immersive room; however, it cannot be ruled out.

Consultation Advice

If unsure, it is recommended that users with a history of epilepsy or photosensitivity consult with a doctor before engaging in immersive experiences.

Motion Sickness and Disorientation

Photosensitive Conditions and Epilepsy

Flashing lights and rapid visual effects may trigger seizures in individuals with photosensitivity or epilepsy. Mitigation is taken to reduce the risk of flashing and triggering imagery within the immersive room; however, it cannot be ruled out.

Consultation Advice

If unsure, it is recommended that users with a history of epilepsy or photosensitivity consult with a doctor before engaging in immersive experiences.

Prolonged Sessions

Limited Screen Time

It is recommended that users periodically remove themselves from the room to avoid eye strain, as the LED panels emit a vibrant and constant light.

Consultation Advice

If unsure, it is recommended that users with a history of epilepsy or photosensitivity consult with a doctor before engaging in immersive experiences.

Emotional and Mental Health

Content Warning

Even though content is designed and sourced carefully, it is possible that some users will find specific content intense or disorienting.

Emergency Stop

If a user feels overwhelmed or disorientated within the immersive room, communicate to immediately end the immersive experience.

Precautions

Personal Precautions

We encourage users to be mindful of their own health and limitations, and they have the option to opt out of activities if they feel unwell or unsure.

Inform Staff

It is strongly advised that users notify a staff member of any conditions (e.g., epilepsy, vertigo, or photosensitivity) or levels of anxiety that might affect their experience, so that proper precautions can be taken.

Access to Assistance

Ensure users know whom to approach if they need help or need to exit the experience quickly due to health concerns.

Equipment Safety

Cabling and Connections

In instances when props are used within the space, users are recommended to move around with caution to avoid trip hazards such as cabling and smaller props.

UWTSD Immersive Rooms are supported by the Digital Experience and Engagement Team.
Email: dee@uwtsd.ac.uk