{"id":581,"date":"2018-11-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-09T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/compliance-signs.local\/top-ohs-technology-trends\/"},"modified":"2022-07-28T11:35:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T15:35:44","slug":"top-ohs-technology-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/top-ohs-technology-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensors, Virtual Reality Among Top OHS Technology Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Connected &#8220;smart&#8221; devices have changed the way people live, and now connectivity between workers and work spaces is a top OHS technology trend in occupational health and safety. This according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos-mag.com\/article\/38482-top-6-technology-trends-in-ohs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Canadian Occupational Safety<\/em> recap<\/a> of an executive forum at the National Safety Council\u2019s annual conference in Houston in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a brief look at how technology is changing the world of workplace safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Sensors<\/strong> can track worker and equipment movements to identify near-misses and alert vehicle drivers when they enter a safe zone.<\/li><li><strong>3D printing<\/strong> is being used to create site-specific tools and handles to quickly address ergonomic concerns.<\/li><li><strong>Wearables<\/strong> that sense worker fatigue or posture can help improve employee health and safety as well as identify potential hazards.<\/li><li><strong>Collaborative robots<\/strong> with sensor technology work safely with employees in varied environments.<\/li><li><strong>QR codes<\/strong> placed on equipment let workers scan the code to receive relevant safety training or lockout\/tagout information.<\/li><li><strong>Virtual reality<\/strong> has many applications for employee training, including gamification for younger workers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Technical innovations beyond this list that can have a positive impact on worker safety include new materials for PPE, check-in systems, drones, artificial intelligence and even autonomous vehicles. Introducing new technology to your safety program can be challenging, but it also offers many new opportunities for improved results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resources\">Resources:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos-mag.com\/article\/38482-top-6-technology-trends-in-ohs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the full article at Canadian Occupational Safety<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/niosh-releases-new-sound-level-app-to-protect-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIOSH Sound Level App Helps Protect Hearing<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/5-top-workplace-tool-safety-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Top Workplace Tool Safety Tips<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/lockout-tagout-inspections-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lockout \/ Tagout Inspections \u2013 What You Need To Know<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Connected &ldquo;smart&rdquo; devices have changed the way people live, and now connectivity between workers and work spaces is a top OHS technology trend in occupational health and safety. 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