Heat stress devices trialled on workers
13 March, 2024A new approach designed to protect outdoor workers from the dangerous effects of heat is being trialled by University of Adelaide researchers.
IoT fall detection solution protects lone workers
05 February, 2024The fall detection sensor designed by Wearin' has been designed to minimise the risk of false positives that might be experienced with other products.
Safety in solitude: how technology protects lone and remote workers
15 January, 2024How can technology be effectively deployed to improve the safety of lone and remote workers on the job? An expert weighs in.
Duress safety solutions
07 December, 2023Available from ParagonCare Group, Duress safety solutions are designed to help staff who need support from a real-time secure location system.
Using wearable technology to beat the heat
18 August, 2023Heat-related illness is a hazard for anyone working outside, particularly during the summer months, and can be fatal if left untreated.
Reactec R-Link smart watch
06 June, 2023The Reactec R-Link smart watch is designed to help organisations prevent risks across a range of sectors including construction, rail, ports and mining.
My Safe Work MySafe Pod personal duress alarm
01 June, 2023MySafe Pod is a personal safety device that features fast 4G connectivity, with 1-way or 2-way voice calls, discreet SOS and worker down alerts.
Using a smart insole to mitigate workplace slips and falls
16 February, 2023Researchers have developed a shoe insole that is embedded with pressure and motion sensors, helping to mitigate workplace incidents in real time.
MMF VM100A 9 Channel Human Vibration Analyzer
07 February, 2023The MMF VM100A vibration analyser is designed to measure human response to vibrations such as hand-arm vibration and comfort evaluation in whole-body vibration.
High-tech biometric sensor vest keeps workers safe
15 December, 2022Security guards in Switzerland have been equipped with a high-tech vest that uses artificial intelligence to improve safety.
Safety Wearables Results in a Reduction in Ergonomic Injuries & Claims
01 November, 2022United Farmers of Alberta reduced WC claims by 67% with behavior-changing wearables.
Employers urged to leverage wearables to protect workers from climate risks
29 July, 2022Employers have been encouraged to make greater use of digital technology, such as wearables devices, to ensure staff are not exposed to physical climate risks.
Improve plant safety with location monitoring technology
18 July, 2022 by Bala Chinnappan, Business Development Manager – Pervasive Sensing ANZ, Emerson Automation SolutionsA location monitoring device that can be clipped to clothing or worn on a lanyard is helping to keep plant environments safer for workers.
Tech to monitor drowsiness, enhance safety for mineworkers
18 May, 2022Optalert has extended its partnership with Getac, choosing its ZX70 tablet to support real-time drowsiness monitoring for mining and transportation workers.
Safety Wearables; the Hidden Weak Point
01 February, 2022The barrier to the effectiveness of wearables lies in the name.