Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Magon, Selverino A. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | The future of the Philippine safety industry through scenario building |
| Date Issued | 27 June 2022 |
| Abstract | In the Philippines, safety has been given less attention, although its relevance is essential to the success of major industries in the country. Industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, electronics, heavy equipment, shipbuilding, as well as high-risk sectors including mining and oil & gas, rely heavily on safety technologies to ensure that critical facilities, mining sites, processing plants, and refineries are operational around the clock and that employees' well-being is never compromised. More recently, high-impact incidents such as industrial fires have cost Filipino manufacturers millions of dollars worth of damage, not to mention the injuries and fatalities resulting from such mishaps. A growing need for technological foresight in the safety industry will help improve existing policies, tighten certain regulations, and promote safe manufacturing settings and practices, in line with a vision to boost the competitiveness of manufacturing sectors in the country towards overall economic development. A thorough review of socio-economic trends and political dynamics related to the safety industry will allow a comprehensive approach to promoting reform in major industries toward safe and secure work environments for Filipinos. Growth opportunities are also examined for the developing safety industry that can create employment opportunities for Filipinos while promoting workplace safety in the country. The research project applied the scenario planning method to the Philippine safety industry, where government leaders can formulate and adjust their economic decisions and policies. This research project will guide industry stakeholders in making business decisions toward sustainable manufacturing operations compliant with international safety regulations. The emergence of disruptive technologies is taken into account, as well as developments that are yet to be adopted for the Philippine setting. Innovations for public and private sectors are mapped o |
| Degree Course | Master of Technology Management |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Philippine safety industry; scenario building; technology foresight |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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