Theoretical framework for the new and emerging occupational risk modeling and its monitoring through technology lifecycle of industrial processes

Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Technologies

“…EU-OSHA defines NER through the reports cited as listed following by NER definition. In this definition, unlike the original sources cited (Flaspöler et al, 2005;Brun et al, 2007aBrun et al, , 2007bBrun et al, , 2009, it is the codification (Ci), which in this chapter is called "conditions," that defines an NER (Brocal et al, 2017). NER definition: any occupational risk that is both new and increasing:…”

“…The NER definition adopted by the EU-OSHA has been integrated into CWA 16649: 2013 (CEN, 2013). However, as Brocal et al (2017) consider, such integration implies two modifications, a terminological modification and another of interpretation. So, instead of using the term "new and emerging risk," the term "emerging risk" is employed, which has been defined as "any risk that is both new and/or increasing.…”

“…In this regard, one can deduce that the term "new and emerging risk" has been simplified from "emerging risk" (Brocal et al, 2017). Such simplification can be seen, for example, in the work developed by .…”

“…To solve this problem, Brocal and Sebastián (2015a) have developed a new risk model whose objective is to characterize the NER. Nevertheless, this model has two limitations (Brocal et al, 2017). First, the model does not contemplate the possibility of considering independently the new risks (NR) and increasing risks (IR).…”

“…Second, this model does not allow monitoring the evolution of NER over time, therefore it is not currently possible to determine, in general, the temporary validity of such risks. In order to solve these problems, Brocal et al (2017) have developed a theoretical framework for the modeling of the NER that allows its monitoring through the technology lifecycle (TLC), especially in industrial processes. Zhu et al (2013) considered two major classifications of manufacturing processes: the first by Swift and Booker (2013) classifies processes into casting, cutting, forming, and fabrication.…”