Smart digital systems for better safety and health at work
Smart digital systems are increasingly used across sectors and workplaces to monitor and improve workers’ safety and health by identifying and assessing a range of occupational risks, such as physical, ergonomic, psychosocial, chemical, biological and accident-related risks. Examples include smart personal protective equipment (PPE) that detects gases, toxins, noise and high-risk temperatures and wearables designed to interact with workers, such as sensors embedded in hard hats or safety glasses, along with mobile or fixed systems like dr