Occupational Health Clinic, National University Health Systems, Singapore.
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Am J Ind Med. 2019 Apr;62(4):275-281. doi: 10.1002/ajim.22960. Epub 2019 Feb 15.
We are on the cusp of the fourth Industrial Revolution which promises to revolutionize the way we live and work. Throughout history, as society and technology progress, so too have our workplace safety and health (WSH) strategies in regard to better knowledge and enhanced regulation. In this paper, we argue for a new WSH 4.0 strategy which requires us to adopt an adaptive and highly responsive approach to promote Total Worker Health in the face of rapid technological advancements and changes in employment relationships. To do so, we propose a multi-pronged strategy comprising (i) adaptive WSH solutions in regard to surveillance, risk assessment, and control measures leveraging on new technologies; (ii) effective multi-stakeholder dialogues for collaborative and sustainable solutions; (iii) an anticipatory WSH governance framework based upon shared values and cooperative responsibility; and (iv) professional development among WSH practitioners. This new WSH 4.0 strategy will enable WSH professionals to remain effective in this coming Industrial Revolution.
我们正处于第四次工业革命的边缘，这场革命有望彻底改变我们的生活和工作方式。纵观历史，随着社会和技术的进步，我们的工作场所安全与健康（WSH）策略也在不断完善，以更好地掌握知识和加强监管。在本文中，我们主张采取一种新的 WSH 4.0 策略，这要求我们采取适应性强、响应迅速的方法，以应对快速的技术进步和就业关系的变化，促进全面的劳动者健康。为此，我们提出了一种多管齐下的策略，包括：（i）利用新技术制定适应性强的 WSH 监测、风险评估和控制措施解决方案；（ii）通过有效的多方利益相关者对话，为协作和可持续的解决方案而努力；（iii）基于共同价值观和合作责任的前瞻性 WSH 治理框架；以及（iv）WSH 从业者的专业发展。这种新的 WSH 4.0 策略将使 WSH 专业人员能够在即将到来的工业革命中保持有效性。
