Harnessing technology to address workplace safety & health issues
Emergence of more sophisticated tools and gadgets offers a fresh perspective on how workplace safety can be further improved.
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THREE-dimensional visualisation and animation technologies are often associated with the latest gaming and entertainment applications. In certain construction projects underway in Europe, such underlying technology also enable designers and engineers to check if real-life components are appropriate before installation begins.
Such new applications are immersive and can systematically reduce the risk of a workplace failing before workers even get involved in the task at the construction site.
Another example is wearable technology - a nascent phenomenon and yet an affordable solution that can help in boosting workplace safety and health (WSH). Today, "smart glasses" enable workers in several parts of the world to record via video anything from worn-out aircraft turbine engines to broken-down automation equipment, before commencing repair.
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