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 day of the event.
Presenting on the Big Stage
Tom West, MakuSafe’s Vice President and Global Practice Leader, took the stage to present the company’s innovative approach to workplace safety. With wearable sensors that track real-time data and provide actionable insights, MakuSafe continues to push the boundaries of how organizations can identify and mitigate safety risks.
Expert Panel Discussion
Following the presentation, a panel of esteemed safety experts asked probing questions to further explore MakuSafe’s technology and its real-world applications. The panel featured leaders from across industries, including:
- Lorraine Martin, CEO of the National Safety Council
- Dr. Kate Darling, Research Scientist at the MIT Media Lab and Ethics & Society Research Lead at The AI Institute
- Carla Gunnin, Global Director of Governance and External Affairs (Health and Safety) at Amazon
- David Brodie, NA Ergonomist Lead at Cargill
- Tim Page-Bottorff, MS, CSP, CIT, SafeStart, A division of Electrolab
Their questions delved into the scalability, practicality, and ethical considerations of wearable safety technology like MakuSafe’s, shedding light on how it can transform workplace environments.
Innovating to Address Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
The 2024 Safety Innovation Challenge focused on finding solutions to the pervasive issue of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which are the most common workplace injury, affecting nearly one-quarter of the global population. As part of the challenge, emerging technologies such as wearable sensors, exoskeletons, and computer vision were highlighted to demonstrate how they can reduce MSD risks in the workplace.
MakuSafe’s technology stood out as one of the three finalists, showcasing how their wearable solution offers organizations a powerful tool to monitor and mitigate risks associated with high-force movements, repetitive tasks, and other ergonomic challenges.
A Commitment to Workplace Safety
Every year, the NSC Safety Congress & Expo brings together the brightest minds and the latest innovations in safety technology. This year’s event was no different, with the Safety Innovation Challenge providing a platform for MakuSafe to demonstrate how its wearable tech can help organizations stay ahead of risks, improve safety, and reduce workplace injuries.
