Title :
Key learnings from the IAS Electrical Safety Workshops
Author :
Eastwood, Kim ; Landis Floyd, H. ; Liggett, Danny P. ; Pace, David A. ; Satish, Chaparala ; Jamil, Shahid ; Bonner, Steve
Author_Institution :
Thermon Manuf. Co., San Marcos, TX, USA
Abstract :
The IAS Electrical Safety Workshop has three components in its mission: accelerate the application of breakthrough improvements in human factors, technology, and managing systems that reduce the risk of electrical injuries; stimulate innovation in overcoming barriers; and change and advance the electrical safety culture to enable sustainable improvements in the prevention of electrical accidents and injuries. This paper gives a brief history highlighting the profound impact IAS safety workshops have had on planning and implementing safety programs and standards
Keywords :
accidents; safety; standards; IAS Electrical Safety Workshop; electrical accidents prevention; electrical injuries risk reduction; electrical safety culture; human factors; safety programs; safety standards; technology;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/2943.999608