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Combating Heat Exposure in Labor Workers: The Role of Wearable Technology
Combating worker heat exposure As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries among outdoor trades, industrial, and indoor workers. From construction sites to manufacturing plants, workers are exposed to extreme heat, which can lead to serious health problems. According to the Occupational Safety and Health
LifeLine Emergency Vehicles shares experience with MākuSafe wearable safety tech
Life Line Emergency Vehicles, a 100% employee-owned manufacturer of custom ambulances in Sumner, Iowa, prioritizes employee safety and well-being. Introduced to MākuSafe through CIRAS, Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service, Life Line sought to address both known safety concerns and unidentified hazards across their
Catch the Latest MākuSafe News
Missed our summer newsletter? No worries, you can sign-up to get MākuSafe news directly to your inbox here. ASSP Safety24 in Denver, CO Meet MākuSafe at booth #1761, and catch Tom’s presentation above. Also Aanna Hoch will deliver a flash session presentation: Data-Driven Results – Cases for
Wearable devices promise improved safety, productivity
The following article is adapted from the original published by the Indiana Business Journal: Adapting to Industry 4.0 often involves adding sensors to machinery and collecting data from robots. However, it can also entail using sensors to monitor workers to ensure they are working safely and efficiently.
Enhancing Workplace Safety: Beyond Compliance
Since the advent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1971, we’ve made significant strides in reducing recordable injuries and fatalities through compliance and regulations. However, we’ve reached a point where these improvements have stagnated over the past several years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, recordable
The Limitations of Haptic Biofeedback for Lasting Workplace Behavior Change
Haptic biofeedback uses physical sensations or vibrations to provide real-time feedback to users about their behavior. This technology is often promoted as a way to encourage habits like sitting up straight or taking deep breaths. However, the effectiveness of haptic feedback in promoting lasting workplace behavior change is questionable. In
NCCI Series: “The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now,” Part Three
In this third installment of their series on safety technology, NCCI features a MākuSafe client, Life Line Emergency Vehicles, and their experience with our wearables. LifeLine talks about the impact they are having using MākuSafe, and how they are measuring results. Read more below
Understanding the Importance of Real-Time Noise Monitoring in the Workplace
Workplace noise is often times an overlooked aspect of occupational safety. Tom West, Vice President of MākuSafe, shares insights into the significance of monitoring noise levels and the innovative solution MākuSafe provides to protect workers’ hearing and overall health. The health risks of high noise levels According to the CDC,
The Voice of The Frontline Worker – Literally.
Worker Voice Reports Using Wearable Technology By: Aaron Johnson, Director of International Business Development Immediately realized benefits that contribute to safety culture: More near-misses and good catches reported Builds trust and engagement Employee inclusion, satisfaction, and retention For some reason, whenever a conversation turns to improving
Where is MākuSafe Matt on RAGBRAI?
Remote worker capability was introduced about a year ago by MākuSafe. This allowed for a worker to have a wearable device with them in the field and transmit real-time GPS enriched safety data, without being restricted to the inside of their organizations facility. MākuSafe made this possible by leveraging an
Is Haptic BioFeedback Helpful in Correcting Unsafe Behaviors at Work?
Author: Tom West, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, COSSVP OF Marketing, MākuSafe Haptic biofeedback is a term used to describe the use of physical sensations or vibrations to provide real-time feedback to a user about their behavior. This technology has been touted as a way to promote behavior change, such as encouraging people
Are you prepared for OSHA’s emphasis on heat illness & injury prevention?
MākuSafe Wearable Safety Technology Can Help Heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related workplace hazards. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced enforcement directive CPL 03-00-024 regarding implementing a National Emphasis Program focused on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. This will impact