Fast forward: 3 tech developments that could revolutionize safety & health
By the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Training
After being gently woken by natural sunlight (courtesy of a mobile phone app), a worker fumbles for his Google Glass, which helpfully points out any hazards he might find around his home – from a stray child’s toy lying at the top of the stairs to a puddle of water on the bathroom floor – as he gets ready for work. Washed and dressed, he makes his way to the kitchen, where all electrical appliances are connected to the ‘cloud,’ ensuring they are functioning correctly and not in danger of malfunctioning, before he opens his front door and steps into his driverless car, delivering him safely to his place of work. Once there his phone and computer regularly suggest prompts for modifying his behaviour, such as adjusting his posture and taking regular screen breaks, before his self-driving car takes him back to his family at the end of the day, completely unharmed…