Automated Bodyguard: Safety Technology Adds Protection for Workers

• Safety technology, a key element in workplace safety, acts as a personal bodyguard in tool design, standing between workers and hazards 24/7, significantly reducing the risk of exposure with minimal impact on workflow.
• In the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Hierarchy of Controls, safety technology is considered an engineering control, designed to eliminate hazards at the source, providing a high level of protection independent of worker interactions.
• Safety technology includes various advancements such as machine sensors, wearables, mobile apps, cloud-based software, predictive analytics, robotics, real-time monitoring, and PPE tracking with embedded sensors.
• Recent examples of safety technology applications include noise reduction measures, self-cleaning vacuums for compliance with OSHA regulations on dust, innovative braking technology in grinders for quick cessation, and anti-vibration systems in rotary hammers to reduce long-term injuries.

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Date:  February 7, 2024