Work To Zero

Featured Technology Reports

Thank you for your interest in the Work to Zero initiative at the National Safety Council. Learn more about the following technologies we are featuring, which have been increasing in popularity and availability. They are also believed to be effective ways to reduce workplace risks. Click on each thumbnail to review the reports.

Vital Signs Monitoring for Heat Stress Mitigation

These wearable technologies offer the potential to identify and alert to potential signs and symptoms of heat strain.

Improving Workplace Safety with Robotics

A variety of robotics technology exists to tackle high-risk situations like confined space entry, hazardous material handling, working at heights and more.

Drones for Working at Height, Confined Space

Looks at drones for vertical and confined space inspections, explores various use cases in the commercial, industrial and government sectors.

VR, AR for Hazardous Work Training

A slew of new technology is enhancing worker safety. This report looks at the use of virtual reality and augmented reality for hazardous work training.

Location Geofencing for Workplace Safety

Establishing a "virtual barrier" using location geofencing technology in EHS applications can reduce the risk of SIIFs in the workplace.

Using Data, AI to Gain Safety Program Insight

AI-powered data analytics can be deployed to address workplace safety through streamlined, augmented and fully-automated workflows.

Wearables for Fatigue Monitoring

Looks at the use of wearables for fatigue management, covers various use cases and shines light into the vendor market and offerings.

Using Lone Worker Monitoring Technology

Explore the benefits of lone worker monitoring technology to protect workers, consider barriers to adoption and discover successful use cases.

Computer Vision as a Risk Mitigation Tool

Computer vision can accurately and consistently monitor workplace hazards, such as lack of PPE use, spread of infection and potential workplace violence.

Proximity Sensors for Equipment Strikes

Some industries experience equipment and vehicle strikes at a higher frequency than others. This can be avoided with proximity sensor technology.

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