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information across all worksite locations; centralized reports and data logs for automated compliance; intelligent mapping and zone segmentation, automated digital follow-ups, alarm sharing and heat mapping to help drive operation-wide safety. Withnotifificationsavailableonbothdesktopandmobile devices, safety managers can get alerts when an alarm exposure or SOS event occurs. Other details such as GPS location, gas readings and compliance data are readily available within these immediate notifications. This information provides safety managers with additional visibility to help manage safety and productivity across multiple worksites at once, all from remote, off-site locations. 5. How Can Wearables Improve Compliance? Advanced features of connected gas detection wearables that can help simplify compliance: automatic bump tests and calibration; Visual indicators with green, yellow and red lights representing “compliant,” “non-compliant” and “in alarm;” device lockout to prevent inadvertent use of devices that are known to be out of compliance; readily available historical data on specific workers. This automated compliance can help support productivity across an organization’s workflows by helping to reduce false alarms, remove asset-related risks and lower the cost of downtime. 6. What Investment Is Needed for Implementation? The overall level of investment and resources depends on the needs and size of each organization. With the latest technology oftften comes newer business model options to help drive your organization’s transformation to a connected safety program. Subscription models that include both detector hardware and softftware options can help enable faster implementation, along with increased warranty coverage and ongoing software and firmware upgrades. The right partner can help support your organization’s connected safety journey toward the right solution. A seamlessly integrated solution of connected wearables and cloud-based software can provide visibility of your workers, worksite and workflows that can make all the difference and help organizations drive a proactive safety culture over time. Anne Osbourn is the Marketing Manager of Connected Services & Solutions for MSA Safety. Anne’s primary focus in her role is to understand and deliver the needs of connected safety solutions to customers in the North American region. REFERENCES 1. www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf 2. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/13159-safety-leadership- neuroscience-and-human-error-reduction • Increased productivity through enhanced safety • Quickly locate lone workers during an incident • Remote collaboration with video and audio tools • Reduce expensive false incident responses • Increased safety with nearby worker assistance mode GX-3R Pro 2 Way Communication Text Wifi Cellular Safety Control Center Voice Video Push to Talk 800 754-5165 www.rkiinstruments.com Powered by www.ohsonline.com APRIL/MAY 2023 | Occupational Health & Safety 45 4/6/23 3:13 PM Untitled-2 1