Health and Safety in the context of Industry 4.0

The “Health and Safety in the Context of Industry 4.0” course is designed for engineers, operators, and safety professionals, seeking to incorporate or extend the digitalization and lean manufacturing concept, by enriching industrial equipment and services with cutting-edge technologies. This course focuses on the utilization of advanced technologies, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and the Internet of Things (IoT), to enhance health and safety in industrial settings. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience, familiarizing themselves with these technologies and their potential applications. As main learning goals, learners familiarize themselves with Industry 4.0 technologies through demonstration and hands-on training of three applications: a) ergonomics-based workplace design, b) ergonomics analysis in production station using IoT sensorial system and, c) human tracking for enabling zero access areas and notify human in high-risk zones. The participants will:

• gain expertise in the use of Virtual Environment for production design and training
• gain a deeper understanding of ergonomic assessment
• familiarize with technologies for human tracking for enabling zero access areas and notification in high-risk zones
• get prepared for practical, tailored solutions for specific pilot cases, that improve product design and manufacturing efficiency
• explore and evaluate solutions to innovate towards reducing working accidents, minimizing and efficiently addressing risks (especially new and emerging)

The course is conducted in hybrid mode, with online sessions for the theoretical and consulting part, and the opportunity of hands-on experience in Teaching Factory Competence Center facilities. Through the hands-on session and in-depth technical discussions, this course empowers participants to drive innovation and improve safety in their workplace, while cultivating a strong Safety Culture. This hybrid approach that Teaching Factory Competence Center provides, aims to facilitate the integration of technologies in the real industrial environment and ensure a higher impact of training.