Wearable Safety Technologies

Wearable technology is a general term for all technological devices that are worn on or close to the body. Often known as ‘wearables’, these devices have come a long way since eyeglasses back in the 13th century, from the Sony Walkman in the late 70’s right through to the more recent Apple Watch. Now, due […]

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For most people, when asked how one’s shoulders feel, the word that comes to mind is “tense.” The shoulders generally will rise around the ears if any form of stress or anxiety is present in the body. To have the head easily balance atop the spine free of gravity, the neck with supple rotation and […]

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How feedback (of all forms) brings the awareness to kick off a behavioural change Feedback can assume many different shapes. And now, due to the tech insurgence it’s being thrown at you more than you are probably aware. Do you turn off your smartphone-generated ‘Weekly Screen Time Report’ or do you face it and try […]

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Predictive technology personalizing the safety of individual workers for proactive injury management New advances in ergonomic training using sensors and biofeedback are forging a step change in manual handling injury reduction. Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), coaching workers to self-correct their movements in real-time and avoid ergonomic injuries, is […]

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Exploring employee hazardous movement data can assist Health and Safety professionals involve substantive ‘‘upstream’’ organizational change Work-related injuries are a complex and costly problem. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are among the most widely spread occupational issues in industries and services, with increasing expenses of salary compensation and health costs, declining productivity and lower quality of life. […]

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Effective supply chain operates like a well-oiled machine. But like all machines, there are people behind it. In the case of logistics – many people. The headache for almost every operations leader is to keep their people productive 24/7, otherwise, the machine will skid. When it comes to declining productivity in the workforce, the main […]

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are disruptive and costly for workers, employers and society. Wearable technology can help address the risks of injury and keep workers engaged in the process by enabling them to self-manage their safety. Wearable technology used for safety has already developed beyond the nascent stage, and is becoming readily available to help reduce […]

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Traditional workplace safety standards specify what ‘typical’ humans can withstand. In the case of ergonomics and manual handling risk, these usually estimate how many higher-risk movements a person should make within a time period and how much weight or force a person should be able to carry out safely. These limits are created for all […]

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The broad adoption of wearables in the workplace is largely dependent on overcoming certain barriers. A study published in the Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society notes that these barriers include worker acceptance and privacy/confidentiality of data (1). When it comes to deciding to take on any form of safety technology, being equipped […]

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