Report Examines Trends in Tech Solutions to Reduce Injuries in the Workplace
The National Safety Council’s recently released report is filled with insights into the different types of technologies aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities in the workplace.
As part of the WORK to ZERO Initiative, the NSC survey was redeployed in 2023 to examine trends in workplace hazards and safety technology implementation since 2020. The report can be downloaded on the NSC Website.
“The report reaffirmed the need for innovative approaches to reducing risk through tech and the high applicability of Impairment Detection Technology”, noted Rob Schiller, CEO at Impairment Science. “The task now is to partner with industry leaders to create a greater awareness of the capabilities which will reduce costs and save lives”. Impairment Science is a priority partner in the NSC Tech Hub Marketplace.
Key findings from the report:
Worker impairment detection and risk management software were reported as the most applicable to reducing risk.
Both employers and employees saw an overall overall increase in exposure to all workplace risks, especially fatigue, heavy equipment operation, and working at height.
Fatigue remains the top risk across industries and the largest contributor to injuries in the workplace.
Employers’ consideration and use of enhanced technology is trending up, plus, 83% of workers are open to trying and using new safety technologies.
Worker wellbeing, injuries, and fatigue were ranked as the top concerns by employers
Technology Trends in Applicability, Consideration, and Usage
Survey respondents identified the technologies they viewed as relevant to their organizations, those under consideration for adoption, and those currently being tested or utilized. An increasing number of employers recognize these technological solutions as pertinent to workplace hazards, with more considering their implementation.
There survey also revealed significant gaps between consideration of a technology and actually using it, illustrating the need for further education and data on results.
In the report, the construction and manufacturing sectors were highlighted as leading early adopters of safety technology, actively piloting or implementing these innovations in their operations.
Overall, technology acceptance and implementation has increased since 2020 but barriers to widespread adoption remain. The top 3 barriers cited were resource and financial constraints, privacy concerns, and lack of understanding the benefits.
To learn more about Impairment Detection Technology and the DRUID technology system, please contact info@impairmentscience.com.
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