Hear from rail operators and experts about challenges around occupational health, followed by a lively discussion on what needs to change to unlock occupational health capability and what part you could play in making it happen.
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Occupational hygiene: The missing piece of the puzzle
We’re always looking for ways to keep everyone safe from harm at work. In this session, Claire Forshaw discusses situations where occupational hygiene can be used for rail projects, its benefits, and some real-world examples.
On-Road driving fatigue risk in rail operations
Technological innovation in the automation of vehicles is progressing faster than standards or regulatory bodies can keep up with. The overall market share for automated vehicles is expected to increase to approximately 40% of vehicle travel by 2040. However, automated driving is fundamentally different to manual driving. The driver must be prepared to take over control of the vehicle whenever necessary. This shifts the driver’s role from being actively engaged in the driving task to that of a passive supervisor of the system.
Driving occupational hygiene forward
The health of colleagues will always be a key priority of the rail industry. This session on occupational hygiene discusses long-term worker health protection and the focus for future projects and initiatives.