We live in turbulent times. Having excluded all social processes, we can safely say that engineering and technology determine our life. Of course, we are still far from the worlds described by science fiction worlds in which the role of man is only to observe and philosophize, and machines and mechanisms are engaged in all the maintenance of existence. But the concept of "technosphere security" is no longer from science fiction novels. Our habitat, which is commonly called the technosphere, carries many dangers to both man and nature. First of all, this is determined by the presence of complex industrial complexes, the malfunctions of which can lead to environmental disasters. Do not forget about ordinary household appliances, which can also cause an accident.
What is technosphere safety
Specialists in this area monitor the prospects of technologies for protecting people and nature from the consequences of industrial activities. A few years ago we talked about labor protection. Now the management of technosphere safety requires knowledge of not only safety instructions and rules, but also environmental legislation, international standards for environmental protection.
Of course, no one has canceled the traditional fire and sanitary safety. Knowledge of all technological processes of the enterprise and its material and technical base is also required for those who are undergoing training. Technosphere safety is the health and tranquility of company personnel (from the general director to the floor polisher), which means the success of the entire enterprise and the receipt of additional profit.
The best attack is defense
EMERCOM employees regularly travel to places of technological accidents. In order to reduce their frequency, prevention and prevention of possible consequences should be addressed. In addition, technosphere safety involves the prevention of occupational diseases and injuries, continuous improvement of labor organization, etc. Specialists in this field are engaged not only in compiling fire safety instructions, but also in organizational, managerial and design activities. In addition, research is ongoing to improve working conditions and preserve the environment.
Saving the environment
The direction “technosphere safety” is called to take care of the environment. Within the framework of this program, control over compliance with environmental legislation is monitored, compliance with standards and norms is monitored, and the health of production equipment is checked. An environmental engineer also monitors environmental management. In addition, it is necessary to constantly conduct various environmental assessments, measure the level of danger and predict the development of the situation. One of the most difficult tasks of an ecologist is to determine the degree of risk and its permissible boundaries. Risk should be minimized both for humans and for nature.
State employment scale
In addition to manufacturing enterprises, experts in the field of technosphere safety work in ministries and departments, administrative units of state and regional scales, in design and scientific organizations involved in environmental conservation. We clarify that the list of ministries is extensive. The Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Emergencies are just the beginning of the list.
Environmental Interests
If earlier we talked about environmental protection, referring to waste management and rational use of resources, now this kind of activity is called “technosphere safety”. The change of terms is due to the risks that modern technology is fraught with. Of course, the modernized systems for cleaning and filtering waste materials are much more powerful than those that were used a decade ago. But the pace of production has increased significantly, and the production technology of synthetic materials occupy more and more space in our lives. All this without proper control can lead to a man-made disaster.
Environmental engineers are called upon to monitor the degree of environmental pollution by enterprises that carry risks for nature conservation. Continuous improvement of environmental activities and the organization of this work at enterprises is one of the main tasks of the ecologist. In addition, an environmental engineer should control the certification processes of manufactured products in order to minimize damage to nature from human activities.
Emergencies
No matter how difficult it is to mention this, but human production activities are mostly harmful. The consequences of human intervention often end in environmental disasters. Of course, the prevention of possible accidents and emergency situations is correct. An engineer must be able to assess the risks of natural and man-made disasters, find the optimal solution in an emergency regardless of the place where the accident occurred: a residential quarter of a city, taiga or an industrial enterprise. People need technosphere safety. The specialty "emergency engineer" allows you to expertly assess the situation, quickly draw up an action plan and implement it on the ground.
In addition, specialists in this field have the knowledge and skills to prevent the consequences of natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, etc.).