The Future of Safety: AIoT Wearable Technology for the Modern Workplace

How AIoT wearable technology is revolutionizing workplace safety, enhancing protection, and improving productivity in modern environments

Jan 22, 2025 - 09:38

The Future of Safety: AIoT Wearable Technology for the Modern Workplace

AIoT Wearable Technology for the Modern Workplace

In high-risk industries like construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, and logistics, safety is always the number one priority.

Yet, with the growing complexities of the modern workplace and the increasing need for on-the-spot risk management, the challenge remains:

How can we ensure that safety is not just an afterthought, but an ongoing, real-time process?

viAct’s continuous endeavor to deploy AI in occupational safety has led to the development of an easy, handy, and 24/7 monitoring device for worker safety assurance.

Introducing viAct’s AIoT Wearable Technology in Workplace Safety

viAct’s AIoT Wearable Technology in Workplace Safety

Imagine a construction worker on a high-rise project. He’s operating heavy machinery, and despite the blistering heat and long hours, he’s pushing through. Suddenly, his smartwatch vibrates, signaling that his heart rate is dangerously elevated.

Without this real-time warning, it could have been too late. Instead, the smartwatch’s AI-driven alert triggers immediate action, preventing a potential disaster.

This is the power of viAct’s AIoT-powered Smart Watch—a heroic safety tool designed to protect workers, ensure compliance, and bring intelligence to high-risk industries like never before.

According to OSHA, the top 4 causes of fatalities in a construction site are Falls, Electrocutions, Struck-by, and Caught-in/Between.

With viAct’s IoT based smart watch, the challenge of tracking and addressing the top 4 fatal hazards on construction sites becomes simpler and smarter. Imagine the ability to instantly detect when a worker is nearing a danger zone, experiencing heat stress, or has an increased heart rate, and immediately alert both the worker and the EHS manager.

This real-time, proactive communication ensures that potential risks—like falls, electrocutions, or injuries from machinery—are addressed before they become life-threatening, creating a safer work environment at every moment.

The requirement is simple – just wear the sleek yet durable AIoT-powered smart watch, and continue working as usual.

Activate AI is on its 24/7 surveillance mode!

viAct’s AIoT Wearable Device: Key Features for Enhanced Workplace Safety

The AI-powered smart watch is associated with viAct’s EHS management software which utilises advanced AI tools like computer vision, AI Video Analytics, Generative AI, and LLM Agents to create a comprehensive monitoring system.

While the integration of the safety management system and AI-powered smart watch by viAct is completed in minutes, the surveillance provided is diverse.

Let’s check viAct’s Smart Watch Safety Features-

1. Real-time Health Monitoring

The smartwatch safety features continuously track the worker’s heart rate. If it detects an abnormal increase, such as during strenuous tasks like lifting heavy materials, it sends an alert to the worker to take a break before a potential health risk occurs.

2. Ergonomics Assessment

The device uses computer vision technology to analyze posture and movement through the CCTV cameras on site and uses the AI-powered smartwatch for alerts.

If a worker is lifting incorrectly or spending too much time in a bent position, the smartwatch sends a gentle vibration reminder to adjust, reducing long-term injury risks.

3. Heat & Cold Stress Management

Monitoring body temperature, the smartwatch can alert workers when they are at risk of heat exhaustion in high-temperature areas, such as during welding, or warn of cold stress in freezing environments like mines.

4. Work-Rest Hours Monitoring

The smartwatch tracks and enforces rest periods depending on the severity of the task, ensuring that workers follow regulations.

For example, it reminds a warehouse worker to take a break after working for a continuous period, reducing fatigue and boosting overall performance.

5. Fall Detection & Protection

In hazardous environments like construction sites or oil rigs, the watch immediately detects sudden movements like slips, trips &falls and sends an instant alert to supervisors, ensuring fast emergency response.

6. Danger Zone Alerts

The AI Safety watch GPS integration helps prevent accidents by alerting workers when they enter danger zones, such as areas near heavy machinery or exposed electrical lines, keeping them away from potential hazards.

For a worker approaching a danger zone in a critical area such as a red zone in a drilling rig without the required permit, an automated alert through the smartwatch is activated before 30 meters radius.

7. Timesheet Automation

The AI wearable technology in workplaces automatically records work hours, reducing human error in timesheet management.

For example, when a worker starts and finishes a task, especially in risky areas like a confined space, the smartwatch logs the time, providing accurate data for payroll and compliance.

8. Injury Prevention via Smart Feedback

The watch continuously tracks worker movement and identifies patterns that could lead to injuries, such as repetitive strain from improper lifting or bending. It sends proactive reminders to correct the posture, preventing potential accidents.

Further, it records such trends in the centralized management platform to ensure an increased level of transparency for the HSE teams.

9. Real-Time Performance Monitoring

Supervisors can track the worker’s activity levels and performance remotely. If a worker shows signs of fatigue, or their movement slows down, the supervisor is immediately notified and can take action.

10. Constant Connection to EHS Teams

The always-on connection to EHS teams ensures that in case of a hazard, the worker is never alone. Whether it’s an exposure to hazardous materials or a sudden injury, the smartwatch immediately alerts both the worker and the safety team.

11. Emergency Response Integration

In case of an emergency, the AI-powered smartwatch has an SOS facility that sends real-time location data and health status to the supervisor on duty, the nearby workers, and EHS teams, ensuring swift evacuation or assistance.

With viAct’s smart watch solution, workers can focus on their tasks, knowing that their safety and well-being are being constantly monitored and protected.

AI is not just a tool—it’s a guardian that makes every workday safer.

Why viAct’s AI-Powered Smart Watch is a Game-Changer

The rapid and dynamic monitoring capabilities of viAct’s AI-powered smart watch introduce a ground breaking approach to leveraging AI for occupational safety.

It enhances worker well-being on multiple fronts, offering both psychological reassurance through constant safety oversight and physical protection by proactively addressing health and environmental risks.

Worker Empowerment: Workers can actively monitor their health, receive personalized safety alerts, and engage in proactive decision-making to ensure their well-being.
Enhanced Safety: With AI capabilities, IoT integration, and real-time health tracking, viAct’s smart watch provides an intelligent safety solution that anticipates and prevents accidents before they happen.
Compliance Made Easy: The smartwatch’s ability to generate compliance reports and monitor safety metrics ensures that businesses can meet regulatory standards effortlessly.

Integration of viAct’s AI-Powered Smart Watch

Let’s break down the seamless integration process of viAct’s AI-Powered Smart watch:

Device Setup: Distribute the AI-powered smartwatches to workers.
Connect to Existing Platform: Sync the smartwatches with the existing IoT ecosystem or digital platform used by the company in a few minutes.
Configure Alerts: Set up personalized safety parameters and alerts based on the work environment.
Start Real-Time Monitoring: Begin tracking workers’ health and safety metrics such as heart rate, fatigue levels, and proximity to hazards.
Continuous Updates: The smartwatch continuously sends data to EHS managers, ensuring 24/7 monitoring without interruptions.

With viAct’s AI-powered smart watch, workplace safety transcends traditional boundaries, offering a futuristic, data-driven solution that empowers both workers and EHS managers.

Quick FAQs

1. How do AI-powered smartwatches enhance workplace safety?

viAct’s smart watch offer real-time monitoring and alerts for potential risks, making them essential workplace safety wearables for high-risk industries.

2. What role do AI-powered smartwatches play in occupational safety?

AI in occupational safety enables wearable devices to analyze health and environmental data, offering smartwatch safety features like hazard detection and compliance tracking.