Digital At Work: Wearables In Workers’ Comp

In today’s modern world, more individuals are using wearable devices to help them stay connected, keep better track of their daily activities, and achieve their health, fitness, and overall wellness goals.

But with improving technology and expanding opportunities, wearable devices are now taking on much larger roles.

A wearable device—typically thought of in terms of fitness trackers and smart watches—is any advanced electronic device with smart sensors, worn or carried on the body, that seamlessly collects and transmits data through some type of network connection, such as cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS.

More and more, employers are looking at how wearable technology can be implemented in the workplace, with improving employee safety as a primary goal.