Items Tagged with 'Wearable technology'

Washington — The most common crane-related hazards – and how technology may help solve them – are detailed in a new report from the National Safety Council’s Work to Zero initiative and the NCCCO Foundation.

With the proper safety parameters, physical jobs can be healthy. Most labor workers have above-average cardiovascular health. However, they also have higher musculoskeletal injury rates.

In Episode 42, the S+H team examines the August issue’s feature story on math for safety professionals. Also, Kenna Carlsen, research associate for the National Safety Council Work to Zero initiative, joins the podcast to discuss wearable technologies in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

What are some features, benefits and examples of wearable technology in the workplace?

Experts on NIOSH’s Total Worker Health approach hosted a webinar exploring the “opportunities and complexities” of sensor technology.

Wearable technology offers EHS pros another way to help employees stay safer and healthier. But with its potential comes concerns.