Suitability for Fieldwork: The Science and Technology of Physical Protection
A great number of scientific developments promise improvements and innovation for personal protective equipment. These include self-cleaning (and chemical destroying) materials, wearable sensors and other innovations to enhance the capabilities of the user. Yet, as reported by the Scientific Advisory Board’s Report on Science and Technology to the Fourth Review Conference, these new innovations see little, if any adoption by those whose health and safety is reliant on effective and fieldable PPE.
This Science for Diplomats interactive briefing highlights the Scientific Advisory Board’s findings on what is possible in advanced materials and protection. Come prepared to test your manual dexterity and agility.
The Safety and Chemistry Cell of the Inspectorate will also join us to explain what is practical, what is actually used in the field, and what is it that inspectors really need.