DocumentCode
1280682
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
Volume
8
Issue
3
fYear
2002
Firstpage
11
Lastpage
17
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1077-2618
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/2943.999608
Filename
999608
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