For many years, the workplace population has been managing with generalised 'one size fits all' health and safety advice. That's changing with the arrival of IoT enabled sensor technology and a growing acceptance of wearables in our personal lives for health and fitness. Take-up of wearables at work now feels 'normal', making it easier than ever to provide workers with individual feedback on their exposure to risk, and managers with a clear view of what's happening to their at risk employees in the field.
Here in the UK, even with one of the best reputations globally for health and safety, around 140 people are killed at work each year. There are a further 12,000 work health-related deaths, and 1.7 million people suffering from work-related ill-health.
Here are some of the pervasive workplace health risks still being grappled with today, alongside the measures required to actively prevent those risks from becoming long-term health issues.
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)
What are work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and how can they be prevented?
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NIHL - Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Understanding, Impact & Prevention
Learn about noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), its causes, effects, and how to prevent this common occupational health condition.
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HAVS - Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome: Understanding, impact & prevention
Learn about HAVS - a permanent but preventable condition caused by using vibrating power tools. Understand the risks and how to prevent irreversible damage
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Proximity hazards: Understanding, Impact & Prevention
Learn how to prevent workplace accidents involving moving machinery and vehicles. Discover the role of proximity detection in improving safety.
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Workplace dust exposure: Understanding, impact & prevention
Dust-related illnesses are a silent but serious workplace hazard. Learn about the irreversible health risks of dust exposure and how to protect your team.
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