Technologies & the Workplace:
*safety technology * information and communication technology * structure of the workplace H.E.E.F.E.
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Students learn about: Technologies in the workplace-
*safety technology * information and communication technology * structure of the workplace ( health and safety, equipment, efficiency, flexibility, education and training) * Introduction of technology into the workplace
Students Learn to: * Assess the degree to which technology impacts on: - workplace safety, work/life balance, career pathways.
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* Evaluate ( make a judgement) the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in adopting technology in the workplace
Technologies and the Workplace:
Technologies and the workplace encompasses issues relating to: safety technology; information and communication technology; structure of the workplace: health and safety, equipment, efficiency, flexibility, education and training; and the introduction of technology into the workplace.
Think about your own workplaces. How does technology influence safety or workplace structures ? What are the impacts? pos or neg?
Safety Technology: safety technology within the workplace and community is essential. Safety technologies play a significant role in many critical areas, whether it be reducing the incidence of death or injury, reducing exposure to hazards, or improving infrastructure and workplace culture. Automatic shutdown systems, which activate when sensors detect changes in conditions, and robotic bomb detonation units are further examples of safety technologies that serve to protect workers.
Impact on workplace safety
Impact on workplace safety
- workplace safety vests and specialised equipment
- fire alarms and security cameras/codes/gates
- online training for WHS modules
- fingerprint or card scanners to clock on and off- safe on sites
- Safety switches, auto shut offs/ guards etc
- Steel cap boots
- Stand up desks
Impact on work/life balance
Impact on work/life balance
reduces hazards within the workplace which enables people to be safe and return home safely - bullet proof vests
allows individuals to feel safe and secure in the workplace, which leads to greater efficiency/productivity - roof harnesses
Prolonged productivity
Impact on career pathways
Impact on career pathways
- enables an employee to be safe throughout their career
- understand to clear WHS guidelines and regulations
- can use the WHS training across careers
- links to industry WHS issues - rules and regulations
Information and Communication technology: It is argued that job losses will continue as our technology-enabled economy expands. Sadly, this does not even begin to take into account the current global economic crisis or pandemic. Businesses that are investing in technologies to become more reliable, smarter and more efficient in turn need fewer employees as they compete with local and overseas suppliers. This directly influences the economic viability of families, often by requiring both parents to work longer hours and explore flexibility in work patterns. Personal and family relationships may suffer as a result.
On the other hand, technology may serve to enhance the wellbeing of working families: for example. by providing communication links with family members who work a distance from home. Technology could also help reduce the physical workload of the single parent who strives to maintain the status quo within the home.
Impact on workplace safety
Impact on workplace safety
- emergency text message
- Power Point/video
- email for pay
- email for new legislations and memos re WHS procedures
- logging hours for WHS training
- intercoms/mobiles in emergency situations
Impact on work/life balance
Impact on work/life balance
- smartphones enable workers to be connected and make contact with their family in their breaks at work
- hardware enables employees to work from home ie laptop/smartphones
- access to high speed internet
- cloud technology enables employees to access databases
- Increase productivity
Impact on career pathways
Impact on career pathways
- training and education is online, accreditation and certificates can be accessed
- use of smartphones in and across industries
- learn how to use software and hardware in different industries
- can use skills across industries and professions
Student Activity:
Create a PMI chart about the degree to which technology impacts on the following aspects of work/life:
SPLIT CLASS INTO 2 GROUPS AND COMPLETE ACTIVITY. PRESENT TO GROUP
Group 1: Safety Technology
Group 2: Information and communication technology
Workplace safety
Work/life balance
Career pathways
For each dot point, identify positives, negatives, interesting points on the google class doc.
Exam Prep questions:
Why is safety technology important in the workplace? (3)
How is information and communication technology used in the workplace? (4)
Explain the degree to which technology impacts on work/life balance (6)
Past HSC Questions
How does technology assist in keeping employees safe in the workplace? (4) 2020 HSC
Explain the effects of recent technology on workplace safety (5) 2016
“Discuss issues related to the development of information and communication technologies.” (15 marks) 2022
Analyse the impact that technology in the workplace has on individuals in terms of BOTH their work/life balance and career pathways. (15 marks) 2021
Evaluate how employers can meet their responsibilities effectively when adopting technology in the workplace (15 marks) 2018
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