FBR General Discussion, page-100

The health and safety industry is constantly adapting and changing. As we move into the first year of a new decade, several trends are taking shape in the HSE industry that will impact workers, safety professionals, and organisations as a whole

Industry 4.0

The technological advancements that makeup ‘Industry 4.0’ – artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, machine learning, robotics – represent a paradigm shift that will leave no industry untouched. These technologies, which become more accessible and advanced year on year, will fundamentally change the work is done, carrying both risks and opportunities for OHS. A lot of these technologies have the potential to remove humans from harm’s way, but can also represent an entirely new approach to production.

Organisations embracing these technologies in 2020 will face considerable OHS-related challenges, especially in the transitional period in regards to standards and regulations. Laws and regulations often lag behind technological innovation, so it is vital that organisations are not waiting around for regulatory clarity before acting on inevitable OHS risks.

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