Health and safety (H&S) training in the construction industry is paramount, given the sector's high injury and fatality rates. Traditional training tends to exhibit over-reliance on passive methods of instruction, bringing challenges associated with knowledge retention and engagement. This study leverages virtual reality (VR) to enhance H&S training through immersive virtual environments (IVE)s and serious gaming. Laser scanning data captured from an active highway construction site created a highly realistic IVE. This environment was then leveraged to build a virtual reality platform containing modules for construction safety training using Unreal Engine 5 (UE5). Users navigate these modules, interacting with objects to identify hazards and learn about safety guidelines. All platform construction scenarios are parametric, so context-specific training can be implemented. Evaluation of the module's realism, usability, and potential for enhancing traditional training programs was performed through beta testing on a user group composed of experts in both construction safety and computer science. The results of this research demonstrate the potential of VR in creating immersive and engaging training experiences, which could lead to improved safety performance outcomes in highway construction operations.