Designing the Safer Transit Bus: Innovation for Operator Health | NHS 2026

This breakout session from New Horizons in Safety 2026 explores transit safety, vehicle design, operator health, and the future of safer public transportation systems. The session brings together Centennial College, the Toronto Transit Commission, the Amalgamated Transit Union, and academic research expertise to discuss innovation in bus design and operator wellbeing. Key themes: Transit operator health and safety Bus design and workplace ergonomics Innovation in public transportation Worker-centered design Research, industry, and labour collaboration Moving safety research into real-world implementation Featured participants include: Jonathan Hack, Centennial Innovates Dr. Wenzi Ckurshumova, Centennial College Naina Dewan, Toronto Transit Commission Andrew Falotico, ATU International Dr. Sarah Fox, Carnegie Mellon University Need help applying safety research and innovation in your workplace? Book a free consultation with 4S safety experts today: https://www.4sconsult.com/contact-us/ #TransitSafety #OperatorHealth #PublicTransit #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyInnovation #OHS #NHS2026 #NewHorizonsInSafety #4SConsulting