ErgoExpo 2019

WS9 | Wearable Sensor Use in the Workplace (Room Champagne 2)

20 Aug 19
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Half-Day Workshops

The technology behind wearable sensors is improving, and they are quickly becoming an effective tool for ergonomics and human factors practitioners to collect vast amounts of data from workers, generate actionable insights, and manage workplace safety and ergonomic programs in new ways. Mr. Marino will provide some examples of how wearable sensors are being used in the workplace today and discuss the benefits, pitfalls and practical considerations of using the technology.