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Safety Committee Meeting September 23 2019 Meeting 22. Roll call. UNLTD Embry Riddle University Sarcos Qualcomm RE’FLEKT NIST Northrop Grumman PTC. Boeing MTC PEREY Research & Consulting Iristick Marquette University Medtronic Welsh Water ExxonMobil.
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Safety Committee Meeting September 23 2019 Meeting 22
Roll call • UNLTD • Embry Riddle University • Sarcos • Qualcomm • RE’FLEKT • NIST • Northrop Grumman • PTC • Boeing • MTC • PEREY Research & Consulting • Iristick • Marquette University • Medtronic • Welsh Water • ExxonMobil
As participants in this meeting, we need to be mindful of the constraints of antitrust laws. • There shall be no discussions of agreements or concerted actions that may restrain competition. • This prohibition includes the exchange of information concerning pricing, rates, coverages, market practices or any other competitive aspect of an individual company’s operation. • Each participant is obligated to speak up immediately for the purpose of preventing any discussion falling outside these bounds. Antitrust Policy
Safety Awareness for MR Devices – presentation & discussion • - Greg
09/04/19 Safety Awareness for Mixed Reality Devices
What is Mixed Reality? “Mixed Reality (MR) encompasses innovative technologies which include Augmented Reality and Informed Reality. AR and IR headsets are being used as visualization aides to enhance manufacturing and learning activities. Some examples of activities include 3D modeling for design work, guidance assistance for wire routing and installation, maintenance training, and quality control verification of aircraft structure alignment.”
Application Examples* • Wire bundling installation • Fastener location/identification • Tubing installation • Standout location • Wire pin connectors • Inspections Insert examples and pictures of current work processes specific to your company *Informational only. May not represent your type of work
Health Effects* *Discontinue use immediately if you experience any of these side effects. Contact a medical professional if symptoms persist • Nausea – individuals who are susceptible to motion sickness may experience nausea related to use of device • Balance – an individual’s balance may be impact by the device • Headache • Vision – Individuals may experience some or all of the following conditions: • Dry eyes or blurred vision when using the device for extended periods • Color blindness may make distinguishing overlay colors difficult • Limited peripheral vision due to macular degeneration or stereotypic vision issues • Photosensitive seizures related to flashing lights or patterns • Heart conditions – Individuals with pacemakers should maintain 6” distance between the device and pacemaker • Skin irritation from the device • Muscle soreness from gesturing
Environmental Concerns • Explosive atmospheres • Device is not C1D1 rated and cannot be used in areas that contain flammable gasses, explosive materials, or flammable liquids • Water • Do not immerse in water or use in areas where the device can get wet • Heat • The device may become warm during use. If it becomes uncomfortable discontinue use and resume work after the device has cooled • Hearing • Audio from headsets can block warnings and/or alerts. Be cautious when using hearing protection and the device
Before using the device* *Familiarization with the device will be performed in a designated safe area, not the production environment • Familiarize yourself with the device by walking, turning, and using simple body motions with the device activated. Discontinue use if overlay interferes performing these actions. • Familiarize yourself with how to de-activate the device • Hard on/off switch • Use of verbal commands (turn system or overlay off) • Calibrate the device before using • Practice donning and doffing the device and how it works with required PPE • Familiarize yourself with the gestures and commands needed to perform the work
Assess the Environment • Check the work area for potential hazards • Trip hazards (e.g. hoses and/or cords) • Missing floorboards or open holes • Illumination (e.g. too dark, too light) • Ladder/Stair Use • Noise level (machine/tooling/music/conversation) • Awkward postures • Confined space • Always fix or remove identified hazards before beginning work • Remove cords and hoses • Cover or place barrier around open holes • Ensure display is off when using stairs or ladders • Wear proper PPE required for the job (e.g. safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection)
While using the device • Organize your work area to minimize or avoid awkward postures. If you experience discomfort discontinue use or take a break. • Tilting head to the side • Looking down • Squatting • Do not initiate overlay until you are in your work area • Ensure overlay is off before walking • Wearing a device may reduce awareness of your surroundings. Use caution when in tight areas and where bump caps are recommended • Do not use while ascending/descending ladders, operating vehicles or machinery, or in ways that will divert your attention from your surroundings
After using the device • Ensure the overlay or device is turned off before exiting work area • Clean the device after use • Use sanitizing wipes • Do not use harsh chemicals to clean as they can cause damage to the visor screen or other parts of the device • Return device to the appropriate designated storage area • Any experienced side effects longer than 2 hours after discontinuing use will be reported immediately to your manager. Consult a medical professional immediately if side effects worsen or persist.
Instructions – information needed for infographic update As we discussed in the meeting on 4/4, we need more information for the new interactive infographic design Each of the following tabs map to a cell on the infographic (with the exception of "tools for assessment"). We have included some information for each cell but there are still some blanks. Please fill in any information you have to eliminate these empty areas (denoted as light blue cells) Areas to focus on include: Benefits for all cells, AR experience Risks, Cognition Risks and potential fixes for issues, Sensory Risks and potential fixes for issues, Environment Risks, Physical Risks, Device and Accessories Risks. If you have any additional information (for a blank cell or not) please add it to this document
AREA AR Safety Playbook Update • - Greg
Brainstorm – what questions would a Safety Manager have? Possible starter list from Greg (Boeing)? – Use Assessment Tool e.g. High traffic Crush issues Electric issues Visibility in confined space
Brainstorm – what questions would a Safety Manager have? Two views of the infographic: • Someone trying to understand the impact of AR safety issues • Description of key categories • Purpose = for companies thinking of implementing AR • For ecosystem • Part of the playbook – detailed set of safety questions for an assessment • Based on AREA HF & Safety research framework • Purpose = evaluating Safety issues and mitigate actions! • For members
15 mins AREA Safety Committee Research Priorities - All
Next Meeting • Tuesday 22nd October 2019 – 11hr to 12hr ET
Recap - AREA Safety Guidelines • Full agreement that the AREA should create a set of AR Safety Guidelines / playbook for its members • Members of the Safety Committee are already creating this for their own organisation • AREA can support the members by proving wider industry knowledge and expertise • Next step (9th Jan) is to brainstorm different categories / headings for the playbook (objective is to create a framework) • Agreed (currently) to keep the playbook for AREA members only (teaser for the ecosystem) • Once content is created – Committee will decide who / how we will communicate to global safety organisations
Agree objective of doc / playbook • Set of instructions (for non familiar staff) who need to evaluate the safety aspects / risk hazards of an AR solution. • Creates consistency / same checks done • Source of knowledge transfer / share best practice & things to consider • Easily updated / added to • Provide expert contact when more information needed
Scope (including industry and use case specifics?) Provide what are the benefits / reasons to follow this playbook • (e.g. less injuries), (its been completed), What are you costs for doing this • (e.g. may be doing an assessment – environment, digital model) Keep generic – no need be specific about industry & use case Need to link to internal document AND external references (e.g. AREA infographic) and research and PPE and local work instructions Need to be clear on type of solution (e.g. assisted V augmented v projection – wearable v handheld) It’s a guide (not an assessment tool per say)
Target users of the document(s) Potential global differences • Europe – looking for enterprises to drive safety playbook – therefore innovators / end users are initial targets (who will work with safety professional) • USA – focused on Safety Profession who will review and signoff (from a safety perspective) the AR solution 2nd group • Regulator (OSHA???, HSE)?
Instructions – information needed for infographic update As we discussed in the meeting on 4/4, we need more information for the new interactive infographic design Each of the following tabs map to a cell on the infographic (with the exception of "tools for assessment"). We have included some information for each cell but there are still some blanks. Please fill in any information you have to eliminate these empty areas (denoted as light blue cells) Areas to focus on include: Benefits for all cells, AR experience Risks, Cognition Risks and potential fixes for issues, Sensory Risks and potential fixes for issues, Environment Risks, Physical Risks, Device and Accessories Risks. If you have any additional information (for a blank cell or not) please add it to this document