Opportunities and threats for occupational health and safety related to the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in enterprises Cover Image

Szanse i zagrożenia dla bezpieczeństwa i higieny pracy związane z wdrażaniem w przedsiębiorstwach technologii Przemysłu 4.0
Opportunities and threats for occupational health and safety related to the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in enterprises

Author(s): Zofia Pawłowska
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Health and medicine and law, Human Resources in Economy, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Keywords: Industry 4.0 and occupational health and safety; safety and health risks and Industry 4.0 technologies; safety and health opportunities and Industry 4.0 technologies;

Summary/Abstract: As Industry 4.0 technologies are implemented, the work environment is changing and new opportunities and threats to occupational health and safety are arising. These are related both to the technologies themselves and to changes in the organization of work and the way it is carried out. The article presents the results of a survey conducted among people dealing with occupational safety and health issues in order to obtain information on the factors identified by them that affect the safety and health of employees in companies implementing technologies and production concepts within Industry 4.0.

  • Issue Year: 603/2021
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 24-28
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Polish