MākuSafe® Blog Archive
The Voice of The Frontline Worker – Literally.
July 18, 2023
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?
July 18, 2023
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?
June 5, 2023
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?
July 8, 2022
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
Early Detection of Worker Impairment with Wearable Tech
June 17, 2022
The National Safety Council defines impairment as the inability to function normally or safely as a result of a number of factors – from chemical substances (e.g., alcohol, opioids, cannabis), physical factors (e.g., fatigue and certain medical conditions), social factors (e.g., professional and other stressors) and
MākuSafe Team Celebrates 6 Years!
May 27, 2022
The MākuSafe Team took some time out to celebrate the company’s 6 year anniversary with music, food and fun at Music in the Junction in historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines, Iowa. The venue, just minutes away from MākuSafe headquarters, transitions from a bustling shopping and restaurant district to
VPPPA Webinar On-Demand: Wearable Tech Panel Featuring MākuSafe, NFI Industries & EMC Insurance
April 11, 2022
As the world around us becomes more and more connected and data-driven, companies have thepotential to harness valuable information to benefit their businesses and workers. This previously recorded live webinar, hosted by VPPPA with panelists from MākuSafe, NFI Industries and EMC
The Tragedy On The Movie Set of RUST and Why It Matters to Industrial Worksites
January 17, 2022
In 2021 a tragic accident occurred on the set of a film in production in New Mexico. The movie was a western theme drama, starring Alec Baldwin and others. As Alec rehearsed for a scene involving a close-up discharge of his weapon, the gun fired with a live bullet
Our Team Gives Thanks
November 23, 2021
The MākuSafe Team took a moment to reflect and share some of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions and give thanks. We hope you all have a a wonderful holiday with friends and family. The great pie debate wages on. Cherry pie didn’t make a strong showing this year,
ENGAGE 2021: MākuSafe Users Conference Recap
October 11, 2021
On September 23rd, 2021, MākuSafe hosted our first-ever Users Conference; Engage 2021 both in-person and virtually. The goal of the event was to bring together our customers, insurers, partners and our team for an in-depth discussion. We focused on optimization of the software platform for safety ROI, feedback between
MākuSafe Celebrates First International Customer!
August 19, 2021
MākuSafe’s wearable tech is officially international! The international install was completed through a massive team effort from our hardware, software, sales and account management crews. The team overcame a language barrier that was particularly crucial when discussing technical aspects of hardware and software and also successfully navigated through working on
Summer Startup Tour: Summary & Photo Gallery
July 16, 2021
We enjoyed being part of stop #2 of the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Summer Startup Tour. Diana Wright of the Partnership kicked off the event and introduced Justin Brady, Founder of The Justin Brady Show as the moderator. The panel, focused
Preventing Heat-Related Illness with Wearable Tech
July 7, 2021
Heat-related illness can impact both indoor and outdoor workers with concerns ranging from heat exhaustion to lost productivity. Workers in confined spaces and those that are heavily equipped with PPE such as masks or respirators are even more susceptible. It’s not always an option to cool the space. Some job
National Safety Month: Psychological Safety
June 15, 2021
How Psychological Safety Can Impact Near-Miss Capture A worker is carrying a box back to his work station and slides across the floor nearly losing his balance and falling into a nearby workstation. His face becomes immediately flushed as he looks around to see if anyone caught his almost-fall.
MākuSmart Software Update: Trends
June 8, 2021
Are you ready to start focusing on leading indicators vs. lagging indicators for a more proactive approach to safety management? The MākuSmart Trends engine is designed to provide dynamic and adaptive insights into the evolving environment for your workers. Our robust artificial intelligence capabilities allow processing through large volumes of
National Safety Month: COVID-19
June 7, 2021
While the pandemic isn’t quite in the rearview mirror yet, we took a moment to reflect on some of the safety trends that emerged during the past 18 months as companies sought to protect workers and maintain business. The National Safety Council infographic below shows 8 trends that have surfaced
Motion Lab at MākuSafe
June 4, 2021
MākuSafe’s Chief Data Scientist, Nikhil Agarwal and the software team are continually working to ensure our motion data is comprehensive and accurate. This week, the rest of the team was able to pitch in and help with the process by simulating movements while wearing a MākuSafe
National Safety Month: Prevention
June 1, 2021
In week one of the National Safety Council’s Safety Month, the focus is on prevention. Identifying risks and taking proactive safety measures to reduce hazard exposure is crucial to creating a safe workplace. Prevention is the core of the MākuSafe system. We recognize that not every
WorkForce Wearables: Worker Privacy & Cloud Data Security (made simple.)
May 27, 2021
The short video presentation covers the data security and privacy questions most often asked of us at MākuSafe. We’ve worked so hard to keep this simple. It seemed a simple video was the best way to explain how we keep data secure, ensure privacy, and collect nothing personal! MākuSafe detects
MākuSmart Software Update: MākuScore
May 24, 2021
If you could give your safety program a score, what would it be? Would you be satisfied with it? MākuSafe’s EHS software can make your organization safer each day by taking steps to encourage safety-conscious behaviors. Your MākuScore is a reflection of day-to-day actions taken by your safety leadership team.
MākuSmart Software Update: Enhanced Reports Capabilities
May 14, 2021
Enhanced reports make it easy for you to get the deeper data you want, in the format you desire, when you need it. Having a large, continual stream of data analytics is great, but no safety professional has time to sort through it all to find the most meaningful points.
Time to Celebrate: 5 Years of MākuSafe!
May 12, 2021
MākuSafe is celebrating its 5th anniversary this week. It’s been a long, hard road to develop a hardware and software solution that focuses on keeping industrial workers safe. As it turns out, after 5 years, the solution is just at the cusp of all that it will be able to
MākuSafe Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Key Milestones
May 11, 2021
MākuSafe celebrates its fifth anniversary this week and we took time to look back over the major milestones that have carried us to this point. From an idea on the back of napkin to a team of 25+ deploying wearable tech at worksites across the country, we’ve come a long
1,000th Worker Covered By Workforce Wearables
March 8, 2021
Lynn Asbury at Meister Cheese was recently recognized as the 1000th worker to be covered by MākuSafe’s industrial safety wearable. Lynn is a North Gen Associate at the artisan cheese producer that has been known for its award-winning, responsibly-sourced, American style cheese for more than a
Can Voice Memos Improve Near-Miss Reporting?
March 1, 2021
In this blog post, we explore what voice memos are and how they can be used to engage workers, capture near-miss reports and improve safety programs. What is a voice memo? In the center of the MākuSafe wearable device is a button that workers can push (it must be