Wearable technology usefulness for occupational risk prevention: Smartwatches for hand-arm vibration exposure assessment

I. Pavón, L. Sigcha, J. M. López, G. De Arcas

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Abstract

This paper analyzes the opportunities offered by wearable technology for occupational risk assessment and specifically the use of smartwatches for hand-arm vibration exposure assessment. A wide range of electronic devices know like “wearables” include MEMS sensors (Micro Electro Mechanical System) that provide interesting features to the devices. The potential of a smartwatch for evaluating hand-arm vibration was assessed in laboratory by comparing a smartwatch device with a reference vibrometer. The results suggest that this kind of devices could be able to be used in specific hand-arm vibration assessment tasks. It has been found some technical limitations but also it has been identified opportunities for improvement in the near future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOccupational Safety and Hygiene V - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2017
EditorsRui B. Melo, Pedro M. Arezes, Monica P. Barroso, Paula Carneiro, Patricio Cordeiro, Nelson Costa, A. Sergio Miguel, Goncalo Perestrelo, Joao Santos Baptista
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages65-70
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781138057616
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2017 - Guimaraes, Portugal
Duration: 10 Apr 201711 Apr 2017

Publication series

NameOccupational Safety and Hygiene V - Proceedings of the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2017

Conference

ConferenceInternational Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, SHO 2017
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityGuimaraes
Period10/04/1711/04/17

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