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October 2024

Occupational exoskeletons: Wearable devices in the workplace

Worker with exoskeleton

What are occupational exoskeletons?

Exoskeletons are wearable devices that can augment and/or enhance physical activity through mechanical interaction with the body.

Hierarchy of controls

Where do exoskeletons fit in the hierarchy of controls?

The effectiveness of controls in the workplace are often described in terms of where they rank on the hierarchy of controls.

Two workers speaking

Elements of the workplace system (I) - Worker, Task, and Device

Elements to consider when introducing exoskeletons into the workplace system: Worker, Task, and Device.

People sitting around a table planning

Elements of the workplace system (II) - Organizatinal Management and Environment

Elements to consider when introducing exoskeletons into the workplace system: Organizational Management and Environment.

Laptop on a construction site

The future of exoskeletons: long-term applications in the field

The feasibility of exoskeletons in the workplace is still in its early stages.

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Events, webinars, and resources

Upcoming events and resources, including WorkSafeBC webinars and workshops.

 

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For more information on topics related to preventing MSIs, as well as general resources, please visit our Ergonomics page.

If you have questions about ergonomics or human factors, or need help managing the risk of MSI in your workplace, please contact us at: HumanFactors@worksafebc.com

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