MākuSafe® Blog Archive
How to Evaluate Wearables and Computer Vision AI for Workplace Safety: A Practical Framework
June 13, 2026
Organizations evaluating safety technology are increasingly comparing two very different approaches to risk visibility: connected-worker wearable technology and fixed camera computer vision systems. Both approaches can provide valuable insights into workplace risk. However, they are built on fundamentally different architectures, collect different types of data, and are best
From Data to Decisions: Introducing MākuSmart AI
May 1, 2026
AI is changing how decisions get made – but in safety, better decisions still depend on better data. For years, organizations have invested in systems to collect and report on safety information. Yet many safety leaders still face the same challenge: there’s more data than ever, but not
Spanish – Using the MākuSafe Field Kit
April 8, 2026
Uso del kit de campo MākuSafe: guía paso a paso para el trabajador remoto o de campo El KIT DE CAMPO de MākuSafe facilita que los trabajadores utilicen el dispositivo portátil Ally de manera continua, incluso cuando pasan períodos prolongados fuera de una instalación central. Con un dispositivo móvil
From Safety Platform to Operational Risk Intelligence: Why theFuture of EHS Is Embedded in Operations, and Safety Can’t Be Siloed
March 9, 2026
For decades, safety has largely been managed as a separate function inside industrial organizations. EHS teams monitored incidents, compliance requirements, and lagging indicators while operations teams focused on productivity, efficiency, and throughput. But that separation is starting to disappear. Industrial companies adopting Industry 4.0 technologies are increasingly
Top 10 Questions About MākuSafe’s Remote & Field Worker Capability
February 27, 2026
As organizations expand beyond traditional facilities, safety leaders often ask how connected worker technology can support distributed and remote teams. Below are the most common questions we hear about MākuSafe’s remote and field worker capability. 1. Can MākuSafe be used outside of fixed facilities? Yes. MākuSafe supports: Traditional
Using the MākuSafe Field Kit
February 17, 2026
A step-by-step guide for the remote or field worker Instrucciones En Español The MākuSafe FIELD KIT makes it simple for workers to use the Ally wearable continuously, even when they spend extended periods away from a central facility. With a connected mobile device and the MākuSmart
Ergonomics Isn’t Broken — But It’s Incomplete Without Leading Indicators
February 3, 2026
When EHS teams want to study ergonomics, they usually turn to familiar tools and methods: RULA REBA The NIOSH Lifting Equation And increasingly, video-based ergonomic assessment platforms These approaches absolutely have value. They’ve been used for decades to identify risk, justify controls, and improve task design. But they
Scout Forklift Safety On-Demand Webinar
November 17, 2025
The MākuSafe Team briefly discusses our Scout Forklift Safety Capability, using MākuSafe’s Ally Wearable Technology. What it does, how it works, and how clients are using it to realize significant impact in their health and safety programs! Length: 13 Minutes For more visit https://makusafe.com/forklift-safety-makusafe-scout/
Moving Beyond Activity Counts: Better Leading Indicators with MākuSafe
August 20, 2025
Young safety manager in hardhat discussing stronger safety KPI’s and measurement with his team at working meeting Why It’s Time to Rethink Safety KPIs For years, safety professionals have worked to identify the right leading indicators – measures that provide early warning of risk and reflect the health of
Simplifying Safety Certification with MākuSafe: Real-Time Tools for Ongoing Compliance
June 17, 2025
Achieving and maintaining leading safety certifications like OSHA VPP, ANSI/ASSP Z10, or ISO 45001 can be a heavy lift for safety leaders. These programs demand clear documentation of hazard identification, worker involvement, management commitment, and continuous improvement — but traditional approaches often fall short in delivering timely, actionable data.
Top 10 Questions About Forklift and Warehouse Safety — MākuSafe® Scout™
May 30, 2025
If you’re searching for ways to improve forklift safety and protect warehouse workers from common hazards, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of incidents involving powered industrial trucks (PITs) result in serious injuries, downtime, and costly claims. Below, we answer the most common forklift and warehouse safety questions —
Selling Safety Tech Upward: A Field Guide for Gaining Executive Buy-In
May 14, 2025
In today’s industrial landscape, safety leaders are under growing pressure to do more than just keep people safe. They’re expected to influence business outcomes, reduce incidents, and drive cultural transformation—all without always having the authority, tools, or budget to act decisively. One of the toughest hurdles? Securing leadership
Rethinking Forklift Safety: Practical Solutions Over Costly Overhauls
April 10, 2025
Forklift safety is a pressing concern in industrial workplaces, with federal statistics showing that each year around 7,500 workers are injured in forklift-related collisions, tip-overs, and other mishaps, while nearly 100 lives are lost. The industry is grappling with how to reduce these incidents, but the most commonly proposed
Introducing SiteLink™ – Real-Time Safety Data Without Wi-Fi
March 20, 2025
In fast-paced industrial environments, safety depends on real-time insights. But what happens when a facility lacks Wi-Fi, or when IT policies restrict external devices from joining the network? Connectivity challenges should never stand in the way of worker protection—that’s why MākuSafe developed SiteLink™. What is SiteLink™? SiteLink™ is
Optimizing Workforce Efficiency with MākuSafe Interact™ in Smart Factories
February 13, 2025
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive manufacturing environment, organizations must strike a delicate balance between labor costs and productivity. Many facilities struggle with workforce allocation, often overstaffing or underutilizing key areas due to a lack of real-time visibility into worker presence and job functions. MākuSafe Interact™ is designed to
Forklift Safety: A Smarter, More Practical Approach
February 6, 2025
Each year, approximately 7,500 workers suffer injuries in forklift-related incidents, with nearly 100 fatalities reported, according to federal statistics. While safety is a top priority, businesses cannot afford to sacrifice productivity. The right solutions must improve safety without impeding operations. The Challenge of Forklift Safety Many assume that
Combating Heat Exposure in Labor Workers: The Role of Wearable Technology
August 14, 2024
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
LifeLine Emergency Vehicles shares experience with MākuSafe wearable safety tech
August 10, 2024
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
Catch the Latest MākuSafe News
August 4, 2024
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 –
From Chaos to Control: How Wearable Tech Can Transform Production Efficiency
July 15, 2024
A classic episode of I Love Lucy humorously highlights challenges in production environments. Lucy and Ethel struggle to keep up with a speeding conveyor belt in a chocolate factory, leading to chaos as they stuff chocolates into their mouths and hats. While funny, this scenario reflects a real
Operant Conditioning: Negative vs. Positive Reinforcement
July 10, 2024
In this episode of The Big Bang Theory, the gang debates various forms of punishment for going off-topic during discussions, a nod to operant conditioning principles. They explore positive punishment (adding a consequence) and negative punishment (removing something enjoyable) to keep conversations on track. This highlights how operant conditioning
Wearable devices promise improved safety, productivity
June 14, 2024
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
Enhancing Workplace Safety: Beyond Compliance
May 31, 2024
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,
The Limitations of Haptic Biofeedback for Lasting Workplace Behavior Change
May 15, 2024
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.
NCCI Series: “The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now,” Part Three
May 7, 2024
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