Chapter 8
Learning Objectives
Explain how technology can produce higher levels of health and safety.
Describe how technology can produce higher levels of health and safety.
Describe some safety improvements that have evolved since the introduction of newer technologies in the fire service.
Explain the problems that can arise by over reliance on technology.
Discuss the use of technology in improving the medical monitoring of personnel.
List the ways technology can be adopted from other industries to reduce injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes.
Explain the theory of using time, distance, and shielding to prevent injuries.
Discuss the design aspects of simulators that are necessary to improve training systems.
Describe the application of robotics to improve safety.