Manufacturing often involves high-risk work. Activities like brazing, welding, soldering, metal cutting, and rigging involve frequent exposure to radiation, gases, and magnetic fields. In fact, statistics show that workplace hazards lead to roughly 150 deaths per day in the United States alone.
Manufacturing firms have strict guidelines for safety. Workers are equipped with protective gear like helmet, goggles, and vests, depending on their jobs. IIoT wearables can supplement existing conventional protective equipment by improving worker visibility. Wearables can also monitor factors like posture, noise, fatigue, and physiological data. Features like fall detection alerts warn personnel about impending collisions. Data from these sensors are processed in a central repository where managers can get a clear understanding of factory floor safety.