The wearable technology study was implemented to look at innovations that enable positive healthy workplace cultures and systems to support a reduction in injuries in the workplace.
A study on wearable Technologies showed positive results. The development of wearables can be used to protect workers from injury. Wearables can collect information and have the potential to provide useful feedback from near misses.
In one study the device simply clips onto a worker’s clothing, showing when “high-risk” postures are detected. These movements include excessive bending, twisting, or reaching.
Employers should consider wearables to their workplace health and safety interventions to help improve safety. For example, the use of wearables with proximity sensors can help mitigate risk. These alerts can help workers avoid an accident, an injury or worse.
Despite challenges posed by Covid-19 we should not take our eyes off the main goal of reducing injuries or illnesses in the workplace.
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Source: iCare
Title: Wearable technology study lifts off, helping prevent musculoskeletal injuries in NSW
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