Jigsaw puzzle 2025 How to shape the instruments? jojje11 - Fotolia Commission for Occupational Health and Safety and Standardization Dr. Dirk Watermann
Focus of our work in standardization Safe products but Services, health care services Management systems Ergonomics of medical devices Rapidly increasing, requires different approach EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN © Black Mamba – Fotolia Ivelin Radkov - Fotolia Page 2
Industrial (r)evolution Digitalization Automation of the working environment No longer dreams of the future, but reality EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN © PhotoDisc, Inc. Page 3
Blurred requirements Job profiles Workplaces Job profiles in a different / new way Minimum professional competence Minimum health criteria Obligatory particular training Necessary OHS measures EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KANPage 4
Definition of human technology interface Modern sensor systems Simulation models Avatar-based software Artificial-intelligence-based systems Use of humanoid / collaborative / nano robots Genetically modified viruses EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN New technologies Page 5
Examples Humanoid roboters in a hotel Reception Check-in Transport of luggage Looking after safe deposit boxes > Augmented reality in many working areas > Next goal: creation of self-learning robots EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KANPage 6
Examples Development of intelligent PPE looks very promising EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN © von Lieres – Fotolia Page 7
Examples UAS (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems) Equipped with cameras, IR sensors, measuring devices, radar technology Carrying heavy loads Providing remote areas with internet access EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KANPage 8
Examples Nano robots: breakthrough in medical applications Cancer treatment Gene therapy Diagnostics EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KANPage 9
Examples Genetically modified viruses Nano wires in smaller, more powerful batteries Electronic functional nano components EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN Page 10
Where does OHS come in? EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KANPage 11
Research Identify potential hazards caused by new technology, new forms of work Develop suitable countermeasures, instruments EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN psdesign1 - Fotolia Page 12
Standardization Classical standard – future ? Developed in consortia without participation of all stakeholders? How to monitor and influence this process? What influence do reduced time limits have on standards development ? EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN CEN CENELEC Page 13
Market surveillance How to face changing products, design, design, production, distribution, use Adressee in the future – who? EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN Rainer Plendl - Fotolia Page 14
Testing and certification Product tests nowadays Concept tests in the future? EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN kanchokostov - Fotolia Page 15
Regulation How can legislation support these developments? How can OHS be implemented in regulations? EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN © fotomek – Fotolia Page 16
Cooperation What would be succesful? Give OHS more importance Counteract negative developments EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN coramax - Fotolia Page 17
Role and importance of OHS in standardization Many good and proven instruments Sharpen up existing instruments Develop new ones to meet the challenges EUROSHNET Conference 2015 © KAN Flexmedia - Fotolia Page 18
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