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HUMAN FACTORS
卷 60, 期 3, 页码 351-362出版社
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/0018720817753907
关键词
consumer products; industrial; workplace ergonomics; musculoskeletal disorders; physical ergonomics; tools; work measurement
资金
- American Society for Safety Engineers (ASSE) Foundation grant, ASSIST: Advancing Safety Surveillance using Individualized Sensor Technology
- Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety Education Research Center [2 T42 OH008436-13]
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH [T42OH008436] Funding Source: NIH RePORTER
Objective: To gather information on the (a) types of wearable sensors, particularly personal activity monitors, currently used by occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals; (b) potential benefits of using such technologies in the workplace; and (c) perceived barriers preventing the widespread adoption of wearable sensors in industry. Background: Wearable sensors are increasingly being promoted as a means to improve employee health and well-being, and there is mounting evidence supporting their use as exposure assessment and personal health tools. Despite this, many workplaces have been hesitant to adopt these technologies. Methods: An electronic survey was emailed to 28,428 registered members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and 1,302 professionals certified by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE). Results: A total of 952 valid responses were returned. Over half of respondents described being in favor of using wearable sensors to track OSH-related risk factors and relevant exposure metrics at their respective workplaces. However, barriers including concerns regarding employee privacy/confidentiality of collected data, employee compliance, sensor durability, the cost/benefit ratio of using wearables, and good manufacturing practice requirements were described as challenges precluding adoption. Conclusion: The broad adoption of wearable technologies appears to depend largely on the scientific community's ability to successfully address the identified barriers. Application: Investigators may use the information provided to develop research studies that better address OSH practitioner concerns and help technology developers operationalize wearable sensors to improve employee health and well-being.
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