You’re concerned about workplace safety. How can you use technology to improve it?

A avalia??o nas frentes de servi?o, terá como objetivo reconhecer os riscos e, através disso, será tomadas medidas de controle. Visando essa perspectiva, da empresa apoiar no investimento da seguran?a, será um diferencial no que tange aderir uma estratégia de retorno positivo na melhoria no aspecto de seguran?a. Assim, quando menciona em melhorias na seguran?a, podemos dizer que a empresa está investindo na prote??o da integridade física do trabalhador.

Wearable technological devices can be worn by workers to monitor their health and the environment around them e.g. smart watches, hard hats, gloves and the likes. Physiological monitoring wearables can track things like body temperature, heart rate, and respiration to identify fatigue or stress that could increase injury risk. Internet of things (IoT) sensors: These sensors can be placed around the workplace to monitor environmental conditions like temperature, pressure, and air quality. They can also track worker location and activity. The data collected by IoT sensors can be used to identify potential hazards and improve safety protocols.

Implementing sensor-based systems for real-time monitoring of environmental factors, such as air quality and temperature, can provide early warnings and allow for prompt corrective actions. Wearable devices equipped with biometric sensors can track employees' health and fatigue levels, helping prevent accidents caused by exhaustion. Additionally, the integration of AI-powered algorithms can analyze historical data to identify potential safety risks and predict potential hazards. Embracing technology not only enhances safety protocols but also fosters a proactive approach to creating a secure and healthy work environment.

Use industrial hygiene principles along with samplers and instrumentation to measure potential chemical and/or physical hazards, such as crystalline silica, noise and heat. Compare results with applicable exposure standards (PELs/TLVs) to determine appropriate protective measures using the hierarchy of controls. The Hierarchy of Controls 1. Elimination 2. Substitution 3. Engineering controls 4. Administrative controls 5. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

- Wearable Devices: Smart helmets/vests monitor vital signs, detect hazards. - IoT: Real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, automated alerts. - Drones: Aerial inspections, data collection in hazardous areas. - VR/AR: Safety training simulations, overlay safety instructions. - AI/ML: Data analysis for risk prediction and accident prevention. - Remote Monitoring: Supervision from a safe distance, prompt intervention. - Biometric Access Control: Restrict access to hazardous areas. - Robotics: Minimize human exposure in high-risk environments.

I have come across some work environments where workers believe that adhering to safety standards and requirements is just a way to delay their job progression and caused to made inefficient for their daily tasks. This indicates that a workplace that doesn’t enforce a strong safety culture by educating its employees on the importance of complying with workplace safety rules, is more subjected to higher safety risks, and thus; more likely to increase workplace incidents and injuries.

Havendo o quesito de emergir outras alternativas na quest?o de tecnológicas a fim de melhorias na seguran?a, é importante estabelecer critério de realizar treinamento com as equipes, informando as novas técnicas que emergiram aos trabalhadores.

Using LMS Systems for classroom training. Then practicals would be hands-on such as forklift operators, Lovkout/Tagout and cranes and hoist operator training.

Awareness related to safety is very low. You should try to learn such things yourself and always tell people about the safety SOPs. Safety is not important only at the working place. Safety is important everywhere. Be it home, road or your work place, we should learn it everywhere and keep each other safe. #HSC #workplaceSafety #civildefense #selfsafety.

Conhecer os perigos e riscos das atividades é essencial para uma avalia??o eficaz e análise dos diferentes cenários exercidos no ambiente laboral, os espa?os educativos em prol da seguran?a devem proporcionar troca entre os participantes, agu?ar o senso crítico e principalmente atitude para tomada de decis?es seguras no momento presente. A tecnologia pode apoiar e amparar em simulados, estudos de caso , cria??o e resolu??es de problemas bem próximo aos vividos por trabalhadores.No entanto cabe ainda o refor?o contínuo dos comportamentos seguros na realidade encontrada a cada dia.

A Escuta Ativa dos trabalhadores é fundamental para a cultura de seguran?a de uma empresa, imprimir neste processo uma rela??o de feedback destas coloca??es é essencial para sustenta??o do processo de comunica??o em seguran?a. A tecnologia permite o alcance em tempo real para respostas, informativos e principalmente colabora??o para melhorias em processos. Ressalto que a retroalimenta??o,o retorno e a escuta dos comunicados é imprescindível para a aprendizagem da organiza??o.

Las nuevas tecnologías permiten lograr una mejora importante de la comunicación. Sin embargo, las estamos dirigiendo más hacia la comunicación descendente. Tenemos que aprovechar la oportunidad que nos ofrecen para fomentar la participación y conseguir que todos los trabajadores aporten su experiencia para mejorar la seguridad.

In my experience if there is a change to an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) a good way to help communicate that change is through a DocuSign system. This helps keep track of who has seen the change and who still needs to do it.

Criar mecanismos de refor?o na comunica??o de seguran?a, por exemplo com o uso dos vídeos de orienta??o diários, como um Informe de Seguran?a, relacionado com a atividade que se vai executar, podem refor?ar o compromisso de todos com a Seguran?a. Compartilhamento no celular, aberturas de reuni?es on line, ou mesmo presencial, s?o meios de refor?o e preocupa??o que devem ter mensagens à partir da dire??o ou mesmo de um colaborador operacional. O importante é ter o envolvimento de todos nestas redundancias.

Le partage des événements ou situations dangereuses permet de prévenir l'occurrence d'accident. Il y a pléthore d'études en la matière, l'illustration la plus célèbre en HSE étant la "pyramide" de Bird. Ceci peut sembler être de grands principes éloignés du terrain, toutefois, la mise en place d'un système de partage et de remontée des anomalies entraine une émulation des équipes visant à prévenir les accidents. Chacun a dans sa vie professionnelle ou personnelle des exemples d'accidents qui auraient pu être évités par le partage en amont d'une situation dangereuse.

In terms of workplace Safety, technology has become an essential tool. we can use technology for a variety of purposes, from detecting the workplace incidents to developing integrated management system to prevent them. Our way of working and living has been transformed by technology, and the impact of this technology on the workplace Safety is also significant . By utilizing different technologies, we are now able to spread Safety knowledge and foster safety culture across all stakeholders more effectively clearly, and in a timely manner. Considering the increasing numbers of workplace incidents and disease, the demand for new technologies, improving workplace safety is a vital goal for employers, employee and society at large.

Using technology to detect and respond to incidents in the workplace can greatly enhance safety measures. Here are some ways to do so: Surveillance Systems: Install surveillance cameras equipped with motion sensors and video analytics to monitor high-risk areas for potential incidents. These systems can automatically detect unusual activities or hazards and alert designated personnel in real-time. Emergency Notification Systems: Implement emergency notification systems that enable employees to quickly report incidents or hazards using mobile apps, panic buttons, or desktop interfaces. These systems can send instant alerts to supervisors and emergency responders, facilitating swift responses to incidents.

Sem dúvida a comunica??o efetiva e clara de um desvio no local de trabalho percebido por cada um de nós, estatisticamente traz um conjunto de características que enriquecem a avalia??o e a classifica??o do perigo e do risco, ou seja, permitindo que conforme a detec??o e resposta aos incidentes aumentam, obtemos uma matriz de riscos que indicará os desvios mais reincidentes e com maior risco, permitindo a prioriza??o das medidas corretivas e preventivas, afim de evitar que o incidente se repita ou que vire um acidente.

Communication and collaboration are vital for building a strong safety culture and fostering a sense of shared responsibility and accountability. Technology can help you communicate and collaborate with your workers and other stakeholders in real time, across different locations and devices. You can use tools like instant messaging, video conferencing, social media, and online forums to share information, updates, tips, and best practices. You can also use tools like dashboards, reports, and alerts to track and communicate your safety performance, goals, and achievements.

Utiliser l'analyse de données et l'apprentissage automatique pour identifier les tendances, prévoir les risques potentiels et améliorer les processus de gestion des risques en identifiant les domaines à haut risque ou en recommandant des mesures préventives.

1)Assess risks and hazards. Evaluate the potential sources of harm and exposure that your workers face. 2)Train and educate workers. Ensure that your workers have the knowledge and skills to perform their tasks safely and effectively. training and education programs. 3)Communicate and collaborate. building a strong safety culture and fostering a sense of shared responsibility and accountability. 4)Detect and respond to incidents. Technology can help you detect and respond to incidents quickly and effectively, minimizing the impact and damage. 5)Innovate and improve. Finally, technology can help you innovate and improve your workplace safety continuously, adapting to changing needs and expectations.

Safety drills: instead of manually counting personnel, NFC cards or a biometric system can be used at each muster station. This can prevent double counting and reduce time taken to reach a full muster.

Examples of my past work include digitizing the reporting system to enable real-time access via mobile devices. Utilizing mobile app technologies enhances data sharing and collaboration, making it easier to access and analyze information for improved decision-making. Additionally, integrating machine learning enables forecasting based on data trends. This predictive capability enhances our ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks. Furthermore, innovations such as real-time monitoring and surveillance tools like CCTV, drones, AI, and IoT offer significant advancements in Health and Safety Management.

La única manera de mejorar la seguridad en el trabajo, es mejorar las medidas que hay disponibles actualmente, e innovar en las nuevas, formando y capacitando a todos los trabajadores (de nuevo ingreso y con a?os en la empresa) con todas las nuevas mejoras.

Engaging Training: E-learning, VR simulations, and gamified scenarios make training interactive and memorable, fostering better understanding. This real-time monitoring helps prevent accidents and ensure timely intervention. Innovation & Improvement: Technology helps continuously improve safety. Tools like surveys and brainstorming gather feedback from workers, encouraging participation. Additionally, AI and machine learning can analyze safety data, identify trends, and predict potential hazards, leading to a more proactive approach. By embracing technology, organizations can create a safer and healthier work environment for everyone, empowering workers with the necessary skills and fostering a culture of awareness.

Pode ser usado a tecnologia a favor da seguran?a, buscando a melhoria no processo de comunica??o no departamento Sesmt. Algumas empresas adotam plataforma onde o controle da rotina da seguran?a é feita através dessa premissa.Entretanto, outras pessoas conseguem acessar informa??es para ciência do departamento onde atuar no quesito de avan?o. Através da plataforma, devido a inteligência artificial, a equipe ou quem for designado, recebe notifica??o do andamento de um plano de a??o, vencimento de algum documento e registros.

To improve workplace safety using technology, you can consider implementing the following measures: 1. Wearable Technology**: Equip employees with wearables like smart helmets, vests, or watches that can track their vitals, detect falls, or monitor exposure to hazardous materials. 2. IoT Sensors**: Install sensors in the workplace to monitor environmental conditions, equipment performance, and employee movements. These sensors can alert workers and management about potential hazards in real-time. 3. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)**: Use VR and AR technology for immersive safety training, allowing employees to simulate hazardous situations and learn how to respond safely.

1. Detailed & continuous risk assessment at the workplace on human - material - machine interaction with respect to each activity 2. Deploy most reliable technology - interlocking, sensors & ventilation systems 3. Continuous training and development with audio visual sessions 4. Engaging and empowering the team on safety observations & risk assessment 5. Integrating safety management with behaviour based safety approach

I will give an example: A manufacturing facility reduced accidents and injuries by implementing sensors for real-time equipment monitoring, wearable devices with GPS and biometric sensors for employee safety, and a mobile app for streamlined incident reporting. This proactive approach improved workplace safety significantly.

Technology can facilitate the safety process if implemented as part of a fully integrated safety approach. However, avoid allowing technology to replace or undermine the necessary human dimension of a wholistic safety environment. There are many examples of technology becoming the focus of various operational systems whenever employees are forced to “manage” the technology instead of remaining a viable, multi faceted resource.