Innovative EH&S Technologies For Your 2017 Roadmap
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Executive Summary
The EH&S technology market has expanded in the past five years resulting in a new wave of innovative technologies in 2017 which covers intrinsically safe mobile devices, radio frequency data tags, beacon-based communications systems, software applications and digital personal protective equipment (PPE). This report helps EH&S leaders in industrial firms understand the usage capabilities of the emerging 2017 EH&S technologies and identify the most relevant EH&S technology to adopt. Verdantix analysis finds that EH&S leaders should develop a five-year EH&S technology investment roadmap; appoint an innovation expert to identify, assess and recommend technologies; and focus investment on integrated systems.EH&S Leaders Can Enhance Performance By Testing New Technologies
Wearable Sensors To Enhance Worker Safety
Monitoring Systems For Worker Fatigue And Health Risk Assessment
Intelligent Sensor Networks For Hazard Communications
In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems For Safer Driving Behaviour In Fleets
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles For Industrial Inspections And Accident Investigations
Virtual Reality Technology For Immersive Safety Training
Augmented Reality Displays For Enhanced Job Hazard Warnings
RFID Tags For Smarter Chemical Inventory Tracking
Offline-Capable Mobile Apps For Comprehensive Safety Observations And Incident Reports
EH&S Leaders Need A Technology Roadmap To Guide Their Journey
About the Author
David Metcalfe
CEO and Co-Founder
David is the CEO and co-founder of Verdantix, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and client engagement. Since co-founding the firm in 2008, David has built a ...
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