By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
    Health
    Healthcare organizations are operating on slimmer profit margins than ever. One report in August showed that they are even lower than the beginning of the…
    Show More
    Top News
    health benefits of taking a vacation to reduce stress
    Relaxing European Destinations to Reduce Stress Risks to Health
    October 11, 2021
    pain management tips
    Managing Pain Differently: Alternative Pain Management Techniques
    January 12, 2022
    5 Ways to Promote Wellness in Your Home
    April 12, 2022
    Latest News
    5 Steps to a Promising Career as a Healthcare Administrator
    July 31, 2025
    Why Custom Telemedicine Apps Outperform Off‑the‑Shelf Solutions
    July 20, 2025
    How Probate Planning Shapes the Future of Your Estate and Family Care
    July 17, 2025
    Beyond Nutrition: Everyday Foods That Support Whole-Body Health
    June 15, 2025
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
    Policy and Law
    Get the latest updates about Insurance policies and Laws in the Healthcare industry for different geographical locations.
    Show More
    Top News
    Hospital Training Using Virtual World and Avatars
    May 20, 2011
    Health Wonk Review: Mud Season Edition
    March 16, 2014
    Video: ICD-10 National Provider Call
    October 24, 2011
    Latest News
    How IT and Marketing Teams Can Collaborate to Protect Patient Trust
    July 17, 2025
    How Health Choices and Legal Actions Intersect After an Injury
    July 17, 2025
    How communities and healthcare providers can address slip and fall injuries with legal awareness
    July 17, 2025
    Let Your Lawyer Handle the Work Before You Pay Medical Costs
    July 6, 2025
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: How Technology Can Prevent Workplace Injuries
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > News > How Technology Can Prevent Workplace Injuries
News

How Technology Can Prevent Workplace Injuries

Diana Hope
Diana Hope
Share
6 Min Read
SHARE

  Today’s economic landscape has made it possible for employers and companies to keep costs down and worker’s productivity up. Along with these new solutions are policies to keep workers safe, resulting in decreased calls to personal injury attorneys, which can effectively reduce the burden on employers year after year. Employers are now turning to technology to solve this billion-dollar dilemma. New technologies are now available for employers to take advantage of. These new tech options promise to significantly increase, not only workplace safety, but also productivity at the same time. Here are some of the latest technology advancements that employers should include in their next corporate meeting to reduce injury rates, work-related chronic pain and fatigue among their employees:

Contents
Wearable DevicesWorkplace ErgonomicsArtificial Intelligence to Predict SafetyExoskeleton TechnologyDrones and Robotics

Wearable Devices

Wearable tech has long been used by a number of organizations to supplement their safety initiatives, particularly those that already have some form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in place. One of the most useful wearable tech devices that employers can supply are shirts that can measure an employee’s biological data by analyzing their physiological status. With it, they can determine a task’s effects and the level of stress it has on an employee’s body. Managers can then use this information to adjust an employee’s daily tasks to remove too many stressors. Wearable tech such as wrist monitors can effectively gather information about an employee’s traits and match it to job requirements. It can also be used to determine the ergonomic risks of each employee.

Workplace Ergonomics

Companies should seriously consider taking advantage of having an ergonomic workplace. Many of the common complaints of workers come from prolonged sitting. Prolonged sitting has long been proven to affect a worker’s overall health by impairing digestion and reducing proper blood circulation. They can work with a trained ergonomist to assess each employee’s workstation to see what needs to be improved. Workers can benefit by updating desktops and desk chairs that promote better posture. It would also be useful to shift to ergonomic keyboards, which can effectively match the worker’s wrists. Along with updating their tools for working, companies should also invest in giving educational support to their workers so they can do a proper self-assessment of their overall health.

Artificial Intelligence to Predict Safety

AI is disrupting industries year after year as it keeps improving. One of the most beneficial uses of artificial intelligence is reducing workplace injuries. Developers came up with software that can effectively collect observation data from the job site. They will use this data to build a profile for a task and relevant department. They can use this information to determine risk factors and prevent them from causing harm to the workers. While still in development, this AI technology is a promising start for preventing workplace injuries. Similarly, AI can be further improved to develop an effective scheduling set up, so workers can avoid fatigue. Even huge companies such as Microsoft have invested in AI-powered observation systems to identify potential physical workplace hazards that can properly alert managers and immediate supervisors.

More Read

chronic pain
Tips For Choosing the Right Mattress For Chronic Pain
How to Improve Sex Life – Recommendations for Couples
Preparing for a Breast Augmentation
ACOs: Good News for Skeptics
Gene Therapy Is Back And Is Working for Some Patients

Exoskeleton Technology

While it may sound futuristic, exoskeleton technology is now being studied as a beneficial tool for personal protective equipment (PPE). It is extremely useful in potentially risky workplaces such as construction sites and warehouses where constant lifting, pulling and pushing are required from workers. Employers should look into this technology, especially if they don’t want to be part of the $15 billion statistics of overexertion injuries in the workplace. Aside from increasing human strength, exoskeleton technology can help workers from suffering sprains, strains, and other similar injuries.

Drones and Robotics

The use of robotics and drones is now expanding to the workplace. For several years, robots have already eased many jobs in manufacturing and industrial setups. But their contribution to workplace safety is relatively new. Drones are also increasingly being used in assessing outdoor sites where workers are at an increased risk of suffering from injuries and fatalities. If used with AIs, drones and robotics can effectively make the outdoor workplace a lot safer. Every employer has a goal of reducing overhead costs. Often, employers fail to factor in the cost of worker’s compensation and lost productivity for an injured employee. While investing in technology may seem expensive at first, it can actually save money in the long run. New technologies like AI will add as much as $15 trillion to the economy by 2030, and organizations will be the first to benefit from this economic opportunity. Employers should include technology in their investment plans. By working toward protecting employees, employers can benefit from a hefty return on investment. But they should still not forget traditional safety measures like the formation of safety committees, education of employees, and thorough inspection of workplace procedures. Employers with a solid commitment to the safety of their employees are often the ones that rise to the top of their industry because employees will remain loyal.

TAGGED:workplace safety
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

5 Steps to a Promising Career as a Healthcare Administrator
5 Steps to a Promising Career as a Healthcare Administrator
Health
July 31, 2025
holistic dental
Holistic Dentist Services Are Natural and Safe
Dental health Specialties
July 28, 2025
botox certification
Help Improve People’s Skin Health Via Botox Certification
Skin Specialties
July 22, 2025
Telemedicine Apps
Why Custom Telemedicine Apps Outperform Off‑the‑Shelf Solutions
Health
July 20, 2025

You Might also Like

dementia and music therapy
News

The Relationship Between Music Therapy and Dementia, Explained

September 13, 2021

Seniors and Shingles: Myth vs Fact

January 22, 2013

Who is Susceptible to the Placebo Effect?

November 24, 2012

The Hidden Dangers of Working as a Health Care Professional

May 5, 2016
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?