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Sensors and alarms which are triggered frequently become white noise over time—leading the wearer to ignore the warning signs. Batteries can make wearable technology large, bulky, and in need of mid-shift recharge. Technology designed to relieve stress in one area of the body displaces it into other areas, causing new problems. 877-348-4975 www.wellworkforce.com Fit For Work focuses on HUMAN-CENTRIC workplace solutions that are proven to increase productivity and reduce injuries. Contact us to see how we can help. Since there is no standard measure of safe versus unsafe movements, any data collected about the “safety” of a movement is of questionable scientific value. Exoskeletons and wearables create an increased “footprint”, increasing safety risks when working around machinery or equipment. Huge amounts of data are collected, but provide no actionable items for employers. The true costs of wearable technology should include data subscriptions and time spent doing maintenance, training, and suiting-up. 2 Wearables falsely assume that physical movements alone are predictors to injuries and have no ability to account for the psychological component of an injury. 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 EXPLORE THE Downsides of Wearable Technology in Work Environments The advent of new wearable technology—such as activity monitors and exoskeletons—in work environments shows exciting promise, but the impacts to the human workers are often ignored.
