MākuSafe® News Archive
Cargill Awarded NSC Grant to Pilot MākuSafe Wearable Technology for Ergonomic Risk Reduction
July 7, 2025
MākuSafe is proud to announce that Cargill has been selected as a 2025-2026 Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Solutions Pilot Grant recipient by the National Safety Council (NSC). This prestigious award will fund a safety technology pilot in which Cargill will deploy MākuSafe’s wearable technology and data analytics platform to identify and
MākuSafe CEO, Gabriel Glynn, on Predict & Prevent Podcast
June 5, 2025
Predict & Prevent Episode 18: Wearable Allies: Transforming Workplace Safety Gabriel sits down with Pete Miller of The Institutes on the Predict & Prevent Podcast to talk about MākuSafe. For decades, workplace safety management has followed a frustratingly reactive pattern: wait for accidents to happen, implement fixes, and repeat. Innovative
New Book Charts the Future of Workplace Safety with Wearable Technology
May 20, 2025
📢 Just Released!We’re proud to announce the launch of our new book: Safety and Wearable Technology: Impact, Applications, and Implementation in Industry📘 By Gabriel Glynn, Mark Frederick, and Tom West📍 Read the Press Release In a world where safety leaders are being asked to do more with
Two MākuSafe Clients Receive NSC Work to Zero Heat Stress Pilot Grants
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025 – WEST DES MOINES, IA – MākuSafe® is proud to announce its recognition as a leading technology provider in the National Safety Council’s (NSC) 2025 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge. This honor reflects MākuSafe’s ongoing commitment to helping organizations protect workers through real-time, data-driven safety solutions.
Join MākuSafe’s Tom West at AIHA Connect 2025
May 14, 2025
Tom West of Team MākuSafe will be presenting a session at this years AIHA Connect conference. AIHA is the association for industrial hygienists, scientists, and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) in the workplace and community. Connect 2025 will be held in
MākuSafe’s Tom West joins EHS On Tap Podcast
May 12, 2025
Tom West joined Jay Kumar, Editor In Chief of EHS Daily Advisor, for the EHS On Tap podcast this week. LISTEN HERE: EHS On Tap E250: How Wearables are Changing Workplace Safety On episode 250 of EHS On Tap, Tom West, Vice President and
Celebrating 9 Years of Innovation, Safety, and Impact at MākuSafe!
May 12, 2025
This week marks nine incredible years since the founding of MākuSafe®! What began as a bold idea to make the world safer through data and technology has grown into a mission-driven company with a global reach, helping industrial organizations protect their most valuable asset — their people. Over nearly
MākuSafe at ISU CIRAS 2025 Iowa Artificial Intelligence Summit for Industry
April 30, 2025
Join Aaron Johnson of MākuSafe, who will be presenting at the 2025 Iowa Artificial Intelligence Summit for Industry on May 13, 2025! Track 3Session 1: The Future of Safety, Quality & Productivity: AI, Industry 4.0, and the Frontline Workforce – Aaron JohnsonThe future factory isn’t just about advanced automation—it’s about
MākuSafe named among 2025 Best Tech Startups in Iowa!
April 29, 2025
We’re proud to again be recognized by The Tech Tribune! The Tech Tribune staff has compiled the very best tech startups in Iowa. They state… In doing our research, we considered several factors including but not limited to: Revenue potentialLeadership teamBrand/product tractionCompetitive landscape MākuSafe has also been honored in
Catch MākuSafe speaking and exhibiting at VPPPA in Hershey, PA!
April 28, 2025
Meet up with Aaron & Shawn of Team MakuSafe who will be exhibiting at the 2025 VPPPA Region II & III Safety Conference May 20-22, 2025! And, catch our session May 22nd, at 2pm, the team is presenting on “AI and Wearable Technology”. The event is being held at Hershey
MākuSafe’s Tom West to present at VPPPA Region IV conference
April 28, 2025
Join our presentation at the VPPPA Region IV conference! Details… Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM Data-Driven Safety: Wearable Tech and Future of EHS Management Room: Cherry Speaker: Tom West (MakuSafe Wearable Tech) Wearable safety technology is transforming EHS management by capturing real-time, leading indicator data
MakuSafe presenting at IISC 2025 PDC
April 10, 2025
The Iowa-Illinois Safety Council is our local chapter of the National Safety Council, and we’re always happy to participate with their great team and attendee industrial organizations from our home area! Tom West, MakuSafe VP will be speaking from 2:00 – 2:45 pm on WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 in Session
MakuSafe’s Tom West at Wisconsin Safety Conference
April 10, 2025
Catch MakuSafe’s Tom West who will be presenting at the Wisconsin Safety Council’s 83rd Annual Conference on “Data-Driven Safety: Wearable Tech And The Next Generation Of EHS Management“, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 11:15AM-12:15PM in the Africa 80 Room. Workforce wearable smart technology can go beyond biometrics and fitness, tracking
MākuSafe on The Connected Workers Podcast
March 12, 2025
Technology to Make You Safe and Productive In this episode of the Connected Workers podcast, host Andrew Chrostowski speaks with Gabriel Glynn, CEO of MĀKUSAFE, about the transformative impact of wearable technology on worker safety and productivity. They discuss the journey of MĀKUSAFE, the importance of real-time data provided by
MākuSafe Presenting at Kirkwood Safety Conference March 27, 2025
March 11, 2025
DATA-Driven Results – Cases for Wearable Safety Tech Presenter: Aanna Hoch, COSS, Director, Partner Ecosystem at MākuSafe Wearables can go beyond biometrics and fitness, gathering data that’s relevant to employee safety and focused on experiences and exposures, rather than the employee themselves. Cases shared will show how data about environmental
PRESS RELEASE MākuSafe® Launches Scout™: A Data-Driven Breakthrough for Forklift & Pedestrian Safety
February 18, 2025
West Des Moines, IA – February 18, 2025 – Forklift and powered industrial vehicle (PIV) incidents remain one of the most serious safety risks in industrial environments. Today, MākuSafe®, a leader in connected worker technology, announces the launch of MākuSafe Scout™, a revolutionary solution that uses real-time data to identify
Spotlight on Safety: MākuSafe Leads the Charge in Smart Manufacturing’s October Issue
October 14, 2024
Jon Reneberg highlights MakuSafe’s role in advancing worker safety through wearable technology. MakuSafe’s devices monitor environmental factors such as air quality, heat, noise, and physical exertion, helping identify hazards in real-time. Their analytics platform provides a dashboard of this data, allowing companies to take immediate action. Notably, MakuSafe stresses that
Revolutionizing Worker Safety: MākuSafe’s Impact at the 2024 NSC Congress
September 25, 2024
This year, MākuSafe made a significant mark at the NSC Congress, participating not only as an exhibitor on the expo floor but also in the Safety Tech Pavilion. As a proud partner in the NSC TechHub Marketplace and the WorkToZero initiative, MākuSafe took part in the prestigious Safety Innovation Challenge,
MākuSafe’s Shines as a Finalist in the NSC Safety Innovation Challenge
September 25, 2024
At this year’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo, MakuSafe was honored to be chosen as a finalist in the prestigious Safety Innovation Challenge. Selected by Senior Safety Leader Guests through a VIP special invitation, MakuSafe’s groundbreaking technology was showcased during the keynote address to thousands of attendees on the final
MākuSafe’s Aaron Johnson to Speak at CIRAS
September 14, 2024
We’re excited to announce that Aaron Johnson, MakuSafe’s Managing Director of International Business Development, will be presenting at the CIRAS event on October 10th. His session, titled “Safety, Quality & Productivity: The Intersection of Industry 4.0, AI, and Your Frontline Workforce,” will explore the future of smart factories and the
MākuSafe at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo
September 14, 2024
MakuSafe is excited to announce our participation in the upcoming National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, taking place from September 16th to 18th. Join us at booth #2535 to learn more about how our wearable technology is transforming workplace safety. You can also find us at our kiosk
Join MākuSafe at the National Safety Council Webinar
September 10, 2024
We are excited to announce that Tom West, Vice President of MakuSafe, will be a featured presenter at an upcoming webinar hosted by the National Safety Council on September 11 at 11:00 am CST. This event will focus on how leading solutions providers, including MakuSafe, successfully transition from pilot programs
MākuSafe Announces Strategic Promotions to Enhance Client and Partner Services
September 1, 2024
West Des Moines, IA – [Sept. 1, 2024] – MakuSafe, a leading provider of innovative wearable technology designed to enhance workplace safety, is proud to announce two significant team promotions aimed at better serving its clients and partners as the company continues its rapid growth. Michael Kenny, who has been
MākuSafe’s Tom West Presenting at Hawkeye on Safety Conference
August 26, 2024
On September 5, 2024, the annual Hawkeye on Safety conference in Coralville, IA, will once again bring together professionals dedicated to workplace health and safety. This event is a vital platform for sharing life-saving information and offering key networking opportunities for workers from all industries. The conference is known for
MākuSafe Secures Investment from InnoVenture Iowa: A Major Boost for Wearable Tech
August 19, 2024
MākuSafe is thrilled to announce that it has received significant investment from InnoVenture Iowa, the state’s first publicly-funded venture capital fund. This marks a pivotal moment for MākuSafe as we continue to innovate and enhance our wearable technology designed to improve safety for laborers across various industries. The story behind