FABTECH 2020

A204: The Necessity of Health and Safety Practices While Implementing New Technologies in Welding and Welding Automation Processes

19 Nov 20
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Welding Fabrication

By implementing advanced technologies to improve worker’s health, manufacturers not only increase productivity, safety and profitability but also increase employee satisfaction and the ability to attract new skilled talent. ROI of worker’s wellness initiatives by new technologies implemented in the manufacturing processes is of utmost importance to a lot of plant managers and business owners. The question we will provide answers to is: How to keep and gain competitive advantage in industrial manufacturing with environmentally conscientious solutions combined with automation processes. The audience will become more educated as to the harmful nature of welding, the practices we can put in place to overcome them. In a fast-paced world where timelines are more pressing and expectations are higher, technology and worker’s health is key, and adapting new processes is crucial. New advanced technologies can provide a solution; for profitability, productivity, retaining and attracting workers in the dawn of labor shortage.
Duncan Beaumont - Translas Canada Industries