Occupational health and safety in the industry 4.0 era: A cause for major concern?

It is clear that if the technologies driving Industry 4.0 develop in silos and manufacturers' initiatives are isolated and fragmented, the dangers will multiply and the net impact on OHS will be negative. As major changes are implemented, previous gains in preventive management of workplace health and safety will be at risk. If we are to avoid putting technological progress and OHS on a collision course, researchers, field experts and industrialists will have to collaborate on a smooth transition towards Industry 4.0.