Tag: Technology

Construction workers and technology

Emerging Safety Technologies Show Promise

Government researchers and private-sector developers deliver technological advancements all the time. Some could significantly transform the safety function—like in-vehicle monitoring systems that could improve driving performance by identifying risky driving behaviors and reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes. Wearable sensors that could alert construction workers of nearby vehicles and equipment, potentially eliminating struck-by hazards. […]

Environment, health, and safety (EHS) software

Do You Need Help Building the Business Case for EHS Software?

You may have heard of the powerful changes EHS management software is bringing to all kinds of organizations. You may have heard how it’s saved lives and money while reducing insurance premiums, but some things that don’t get the attention they deserve are process automation, workforce engagement, and freedom from disparate data sources, to name […]

Opal wearables

Safety Wearables: Their Impact and Their Future

Wearables are a hot topic in workplace safety, but there is some skepticism among EHS professionals. To get a first-hand look at a solution that is making waves in the market today, the EHS Daily Advisor talked with Timothy A. Risser, co-founder of the Opal System brand of wearables.