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Technology
New Wearable Technologies Measure Stressors That Lead to Workplace Injuries
New wearable technologies objectively measure postures and forces on isolated muscle groups, bones and tissues for a better understanding of risks related to musculoskeletal injuries.
By Scott Smith
February 8, 2021
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by Scott Smith
During a career that has spanned more than two decades, Scott Smith, CPE, has worked with clients in multiple industries throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Before joining Aon, he was vice president and senior loss control consultant with Lockton Insurance Brokers. He also held leadership positions in ergonomics consulting with Humantech, EORM and ARCADIS. A Certified Professional Ergonomist, he earned a BSc. degree in kinesiology from Waterloo University and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He has also conducted numerous professional workshops, courses and seminars on lean ergonomics, Lean Six Sigma deployment and related subjects.
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