MākuSafe® News Archive
MākuSafe Exhibiting at The Health & Safety Event 2023 in Birmingham, UK
April 11, 2023
The Health & Safety Event is the UK’s largest gathering of safety and health professionals. With a unique range of seminars, practical workshops, and exhibition halls, it attracts thousands of workplace professionals from the industrial, commercial, and public sectors. The Health and Safety Event is co-located with
MākuSafe Exhibiting at Industry & Business Emergency Preparedness & Recovery Conference
April 4, 2023
MākuSafe will exhibit at the Industry & Business Emergency Preparedness & Recovery Conference in Johnston, Iowa at the Corteva Agriscience Campus. The conference is focused on disaster preparedness and recovery planning for local safety and business professionals. See the full agenda here and register: Three
Catch Up With Us On The Road!
March 31, 2023
The MākuSafe team will be traveling all over the U.S. and abroad to exhibit and speak at safety conferences in the next several months. We hope to see you at one of these shows! If you’re interested in setting up a demo or meeting with us in one
National Safety Council’s Work to Zero Program Publishes Case Study with MākuSafe Wearable Tech
March 30, 2023
The NSC Work to Zero initiative is designed to eliminate workplace fatalities through the use of technology. The Work to Zero Advisory Council is a volunteer group of EHS and technology experts composed of industry, academic, government and other thought leaders who strategically advise
PRESS RELEASE: MākuSafe Embarks on First-Ever European Road Show
March 22, 2023
MākuSafe Wearable Safety Tech Launches internationally in First Ever European Road Show MākuSafe will embark on its first ever European Road Show beginning late April and extending through May, 2023. The tour will include stops in more than five cities, and will allow the wearable safety technology company
CIRAS Hosts Interactive Wearable Tech Event
March 20, 2023
MākuSafe’s Matt Joens will join CIRAS for an interactive presentation on the benefits of wearable technology for a proactive safety management program. This FREE event is open to everyone and you can register here. This interactive event will highlight
MākuSafe Exhibiting at Ohio Safety Congress 2023
March 2, 2023
MākuSafe’s Tom West and Kendra Rathje will be exhibiting at the Ohio Safety Congress at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on March 8-9, 2023. Stop by booth #1106 to see our wearable safety device and learn how our technology is reducing the frequency and severity
CASE STUDY: Conner Strong & Buckelew Finds Incredible Results With Wearable Tech
February 21, 2023
In a recent case study, experts from Conner Strong & Buckelew explored how wearable technology can improve workplace safety. The results were incredible. Through the utilization of wearable technology and adoption of the lifting mechanics system, a third-party logistics company reduced lost time injuries from lifting by 56% and
MākuSafe at 2023 Kirkwood Safety Conference
February 20, 2023
The MākuSafe Team will be at the 2023 Kirkwood Safety Conference at the Iowa Hall on the Kirkwood Cedar Rapids campus on February 23, 2023. The one-day safety conference includes a keynote and breakout sessions for safety professionals from all industries. Be sure to stop by the MākuSafe booth
MākuSafe To Exhibit at North Dakota Safety Conference
February 20, 2023
The North Dakota Safety Conference will bring together safety professionals for the latest safety training, technology and equipment. MākuSafe will be part of the Exhibitor show on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Bismarck Event Center. It’s the region’s largest safety
MākuSafe attending Sioux City Safety Day Conference
February 15, 2023
MākuSafe’s Team will join the Sioux City Safety Day Conference on February 16th at the South Sioux City Marriott in South Sioux City, NE from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. Stop by to see MākuSafe’s wearable safety device and learn how our technology is reducing the frequency and severity
MākuSafe Contributes to 0.0 TRIR on Data Center Construction Projects – The Weitz Company
February 6, 2023
MākuSafe is proud to work with the forward looking leadership team at The Weitz Company, part of Orascom Construction PLC. The Weitz Company has shared that they have attained a 0.0 Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) over more than 31 months on Mission Critical
MākuSafe Joins Industry Leaders at The Future of EHS 2023 in Long Beach
January 17, 2023
MākuSafe will join the National Safety Council and hundreds of EHS professionals on Jan. 31-Feb. 2 for a conference that facilitates an open exchange of forward-looking ideas, the latest in safety innovations and best practices. The MākuSafe team will be in the Safety Technology Pavillion
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Wearables and the Safety Maturity Curve with Safeopedia, National Safety Council and MākuSafe [VIDEO]
January 12, 2023
MākuSafe has been a longtime collaborator with Safeopedia and National Safety Council. Most recently, Tamara Parris facilitated a discussion with Emily Whitcomb of National Safety Council and Aanna Hoch of MakuSafe about effects of wearable technology on human capital management, ESG
MākuSafe at Ag Safety Director Conference
January 3, 2023
MākuSafe will join the Midwest Ag Safety Director’s Association for its annual Safety Leadership Conference Jan. 10-12, 2023 at the Mid-America Conference Center in Council Bluffs, IA. The speakers will include: • Chad Hymas • Allan Moore • Matt Mattson
Guidewire’s Smart Approach Blog Discusses MākuSafe as IoT Solution Driving Insurance Innovation
December 22, 2022
MākuSafe’s industrial wearable safety technology was recently discussed as one of the IoT solutions helping to drive innovation in insurance in the Smart Approach Blog by Tim Kennedy with Guidewire. MākuSafe is part of the Guidewire Insurtech Vanguards program, designed to
MākuSafe at Transplant Automotive Safety Forum
November 30, 2022
The MākuSafe team will head to the Transplant Automotive Safety Forum at the Rivian manufacturing facility in Normal, IL on December 5-7, 2022. The event convenes over 100 automobile industry safety professionals. Attendees will hear updates from all major auto manufacturers. MākuSafe’s wearable technology solution is tremendously
MākuSafe & EMC Insurance Partner at Idaho Manufacturing Alliance Event
November 29, 2022
MākuSafe will join EMC Insurance to exhibit at the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance’s 2022 Manufacturing Industry Tradeshow & Conference in Boise, Idaho on December 1st. The event brings an estimated 300+ manufacturing executives, operations managers, first-line supervisors, purchasing managers, HR professionals, and
PRESS RELEASE: MākuSafe Announces New Executive Hire; Todd Sutphen
November 14, 2022
West Des Moines, IA – MākuSafe recently announced the hire of Todd Sutphen as Vice President of Sales and Customer Success. This is a new role for the growing company with oversight of the operations of the Sales and Account Management teams. Todd is a
MākuSafe Wins Prometheus Award for Manufacturing Technology Company of the Year
November 10, 2022
MākuSafe was recently honored with its second Prometheus Award. The awards, hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa, bring together leaders from technology, business, education and government in Iowa to recognize and celebrate achievements and milestones. A panel of technology leaders from across the state serve
MākuSafe at National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo
November 3, 2022
The MākuSafe Team will be at National Ergo 2022 on November 8-10, 2022. This show brings the Ergonomics community together and is the industry’s longest running conference and trade show. The conference features the nation’s top Ergonomic and Safety executives with over 40 educational sessions, keynotes and workshops.
MākuSafe at NSC Nebraska Safety & Health Summit
October 31, 2022
The National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter’s Safety & Health Summit is an annual event for safety, health, human resources, and environmental professionals. The event, in its 39th year, attracts professionals looking for industry-leading technology, education, networking opportunities, and for products and services needed to stay
MākuSafe Speaking & Exhibiting at VPPPA Region VII Midwest Safety and Health Conference and Expo
October 24, 2022
MākuSafe will be exhibiting and speaking at the The Midwest Safety and Health Conference and Expo this week, Monday, October 24, 2022 – Wednesday, October 26, 2022 EST in Downtown Des Moines. Our team will be exhibiting and Tom West will be speaking on Tuesday
MākuSafe Hosts Annual Users Conference
October 17, 2022
West Des Moines, IA – MākuSafe recently held its annual Users Conference at The River Center in Downtown Des Moines, attracting attendees in-person and virtually from organizations across the country. The focus of the conference was centered on optimizing safety management through the use of wearable technology and EHS
MāuSafe Sponsoring Guidewire Connections
October 13, 2022
MākuSafe will be sponsoring and exhibiting at this year’s Guidewire Connections in Las Vegas, NV at the Aria Resort on October 23–26, 2022. The conference is intended for those who use Guidewire applications, Guidewire technology, and the expanding Guidewire ecosystem. MākuSafe’s Aanna Hoch