SafetyTech News | Issue 036

This is #SafetyTechNews Issue 036 - a curation of the latest news and insights from the intersection where safety and technology meet at the cutting edge. I'm your ed. Cam Stevens let's get started with another great collaboration between Discovering Safety and SafetyTech Accelerator.

Introducing the Smarter Regulation Sandbox

Discovering Safety (an initiative led by Health and Safety Executive ) has once again partnered with Safetytech Accelerator to run another industry leading initiative – The Smarter Regulation Sandbox. Funded by Department for?Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), this sandbox will?demonstrate how digital technology can be used to make?health and safety regulatory information more accessible to organisations to accelerate compliance, improve efficiency?and productivity and reduce regulatory burdens on industry, whilst supporting innovators to bring emerging digital?products to market.

The sandbox is now open for applicants. Entrants can either be a tech company looking to leverage the data & guidance to develop?new or existing functionality, a construction company looking to optimise compliance, or a combination of?both.

?By joining the sandbox, you will:??

• Influence the digitalisation strategy for HSE data assets
• Gain access to HSE and Construction industry expertise and support?
• Enhance or design digital products and services using HSE data assets?

?To learn more and to apply visit the website on:?Smarter Regulation Sandbox (SRS) - Safetytech Accelerator

LEAN ORP 2024: OSH INNOVATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE

ICYMI the theme for the current European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) Healthy Workplaces Campaign is "Safe and healthy work in the digital age 2023-2025". The International ORP Foundation (an international, independent and non-profit organization dedicated to improvement in the quality of worklife and innovation of companies and entities) has been selected as Official Campaign Partner for the Healthy Workplaces Campaign.

Through the leadership of Hans-Horst Konkolewsky International ORP are committed to contributing to its the EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign objectives by raising awareness and providing international platforms for exchange in order to develop and promote a safe and healthy business culture in the digital age.

In a world where digitalization and in particular the emergence of AI redefines the boundaries and nature of work, we are compelled to rethink the very foundations of human labour. What constitutes work? How are working conditions and OSH transforming in this new era? Can we shape a new balance between life and work optimizing the safety, health and wellbeing of the individual and the community at large?

The risks and opportunities of digitalisation for prevention as well as mental health and wellbeing will be at the core of presentations and discussions by leading experts from international organisations, business and science at the upcoming LEAN ORP 2024: OSH INNOVATION IN THE DIGITAL AGE from 3-5 July at the World Trade Center in Barcelona.

If you are interested in joining International ORP on a challenging journey?to redefine what it means to work and live in an increasingly interconnected and technologically advanced world? Go to https://fiorp.org/en/events/lean-barcelona-2024/programme/ for programme details and online registration.

Moving on...

intenseye x Benchmark Gensuite? Webinar

intenseye have a bunch models trained for different use cases but in this webinar Vincent Cotto, MS, CPE, Intenseye's Ergonomics expert together with Wei (Jenny) Yu and Shelby Ackley from Benchmark Gensuite?, will dive into their ergonomics use cases. Register here:

Speaking of intenseye - they have recently been all over the news with their most recent raise of $64 dollar bucks of the United States variety... congrats Sercan Esen and team... learn more here:

and here...

We'll revisit computer vision a bit later in this issue but for now; back to tech-enabled ergonomics risk management.

LifeBooster Blog: Digitizing Ergonomics: How Wearable Tech Revolutionizes Workplace Safety

This is the latest from Canadian LifeBooster - a summary by Ergonomist Alexa S. how LifeBooster is supporting a tech-enabled approach to ergonomic assessment and risk management. Find it here:

in other SafetyTech Blog news...

Bodytrak? | A Guide to Biometric Devices for Safety

Wearable tech pioneers Bodytrak? know a thing or two about biometric sensors - their Bodytrak 1 (and 1IS intinsically safe version) is a:

"non-invasive smart safety solution that precisely monitors CBT, heart rate, heart rate variability, noise exposure and more..."

They have recently published a short guide to biometric devices - its worth a read.

Now back to computer vision :)

Presien Blindsight x McConnell Dowell

McConnell Dowell has released a new video of their collaboration with Presien Blindsight - a showcase of how computer vision is supporting improvements in construction safety.

University of York launches Institute for Safe Autonomy

Mid-February marked the official opening of the?Institute for Safe Autonomy?(ISA),?at the University of York?- the UK's first research institute focused on the safety of autonomous systems... you can learn all about it here:

The darker side of safety tech

IOSH magazine recently published this article with the title in BOLD ALL CAPS.

"AMAZON FRANCE LOGISTIQUE FINED €32M OVER ‘EXCESSIVELY INTRUSIVE’ SYSTEM FOR MONITORING EMPLOYEES"

I don't know the history or the context but I do know there is a dark side to #SafetyTech which those of us in the field combat with an approach we call "Responsible Innovation". Remember the EU-OSHA Healthy Workplaces Campaign mentioned at the top of this Issue of SafetyTech News??? Well one of the key topics explored in the campaign is all about worker monitoring - check out their guidance here:

If you are exploring SafetyTech - make sure you have a strategy and make sure you underpin that strategy with responsible innovation practices that include ethics and privacy considerations. Please and thank you.

Want to know how? The Siemens team are making great progress with digital safety transformation...

Siemens EHS team at EHS Congress

The Siemens EHS team are doing some incredible work in the #SafetyTech and Digital Safety Transformation space. Andresa Hernandes , Johannes Buchmann , Jacqueline C. & Sara del Barrio will be hosting a workshop to discuss digital safety transformation at the EHS Congress in Berlin this May.

Fun fact: I have been privileged to work with the Siemens EHS team over the past 18 months and am heading to Munich at the end of the week to progress another #SafetyTech initiative - I'm sure those at the Congress will get first-hand exposure to what we've been up to.

For tickets to the EHS Congress and to learn more:

VISICS cost savings calculator

One of the common challenges facing pioneering organisations wishing to leverage tech for safety is the business case. VISICS - Safe and Efficient Turnarounds have done the leg work to support business case development for their solution with a cost savings calculator.

"This online calculator is intended to give you an idea of the possible savings when using VISICS Digital Confined Space Monitoring compared to traditional Confined Space Monitoring. This is a realistic estimate based on your input and a standard configuration. Your actual savings however, depend on your specific situation, circumstances and priorities"

For those in Australia wishing to check out this solution Stephen Chesterman is touring the country so be sure to reach out to him. To learn more about VISICS and to access the calculator - click here:

Constructed Futures Podcast with Prakash Senghani

It's always a pleasure to listen to Prakash Senghani the CEO of Navatech - the team behind Saifety.ai . He has an awesome background and is doing some pioneering work integrating AI with Safety - treat yourself:

Last up... here's a new collaboration kicking off this week.

Safety Innovation Community of Practice

Safeopedia is thrilled to partner with Cam Stevens, the visionary behind Pocketknife Group & the Safety Innovation Academy to launch the Safety Innovation Community of Practice. This?collaborative initiative aims to tackle the tough challenges of digital transformation in?health and safety.

Why join us?

● Masterclasses on innovation mindset, tech trends, and strategy. ● Hands-on missions to apply what you learn. ● A vibrant online community to share, learn, and collaborate.

Whether you're looking to pioneer change in your organization or simply stay ahead of the?curve in safety practices, this is your chance to be part of a community to share your?journey.

Learn more about this initiative and request to join by contacting Scott Cuthbert

That's it for this issue of SafetyTech News - stay tuned for Issue 037 but for now...

Be Safe and Stay Curious

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