An industrial revolution as the appearance of “new technologies and novel ways of perceiving the world trigger a profound change in economic and social structures.” It was followed by the age of science and mass production, and then the digital revolution. The digital revolution has changed the way of work. More workers than ever are transacting in bits and bytes. To be sure, computing has led to incredible advancements in science, industry, and society. As with all advances, however, it has uncovered both positive and negative attributes for worker health and safety.

Digital technology is changing economies, societies and way of life. The management of health, safety and environment (HSE) stands to be significantly impacted by digital. Technological advancements are changing the nature of how HSE professionals reduce risk, make decisions and allocate resources. From the automation of processes, through the proliferation of in-field sensors and the evolution toward predictive analytics, workers and organizations stand to experience a step change in hse performance, if these opportunities can be avail.

Technology has already helped improve health and safety for workers. Wearable technologies allow for better industrial hygiene, vital signs monitoring, and better emergency response. Portable smart devices allow workers to access “time of need” training, stay in contact with other crew members, and record observations or incidents in a safety management system.

Consistent systems have allowed organizations to standardize safety practices across borders, independent of language or cultural variation. Better environmental controls, smarter machines, and higher quality personal protective equipment have improved safety for workers throughout a range of industries.

To explore the new digital world, it is incumbent on employers and regulators alike to think about the risks and the benefits, and make the best use of technology for the business and for its people. O&G industry trends towards operations in more and more remote environments, medical services supporting those operations must become more robust and sophisticated while remaining cost-conscious.

First OSH India Virtual Expo Held. The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) India Expo, South Asia’s largest show catering to the occupational safety and health industry by Informa Markets in India (formerly UBM India), announced the debut of its virtual trade exhibition and conference slated held on July 16, 2020.

Supported by the British Safety Council along with Health & Safety Industry, the expo brought together renowned brands, consultants, business experts and key Government officials pertaining to the occupational health and safety under a common virtual platform. OSH India Virtual Expo has decided to proactively decipher relevant insights gained in the global workplace safety market consisting of government officials, HSE experts, industry associations, & OSH evangelists

The expo included a formidable repertoire of products and technologies that make the work sphere in corporate houses and factories optimal.

Speaking at the announcement of the expo, Y.Mudras, Managing Director, Informa Markets in India said, “We are delighted to bring you OSH India’s first virtual exhibition amidst the ongoing pandemic. We are certain that the industry will find our endeavour extremely relevant.”