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How Safety Design Must Adapt to New Technology and Generational Changes

2018-04-03
2018-01-1204
A well-designed safety system has seamlessly integrated measures that accommodates user needs and makes their tasks easier to perform. Current safety solutions are not adequate when technology and generational trends consistently evolve. However, understanding the factors that drove past development leads to the implementation of relevant future designs. Current systems reduce risk by physically separating operators from hazards. New technologies enable collaborative applications by embedding inherently safe designs within the machine. Operator interaction also differs based on their capabilities, tendencies, experiences and motivation. Communication methods may also be shifted. Previous generations of operators received information from printed material. Industry experts provided in-depth understanding of the technology and its use. Now, younger generations of operators receive digital documents, video and audio tutorials, and other information from a variety of online sources.
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