In Boca Raton, FL, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has emphasized the importance of collaboration and communication among employers, technology providers, and workers’ compensation insurers when implementing safety technologies. According to NCCI’s recent report, successful implementation relies on these key stakeholders working together.
The report is based on interviews with three employers who have adopted innovative safety technology such as wearables or artificial intelligence-aided cameras/computer vision. The findings suggest that employee buy-in on the use of technology can be achieved through education and transparency. Additionally, the employers reported increased productivity and efficiencies as a result of using safety technologies.
One key benefit highlighted in the report is the ability of safety technologies to monitor multiple locations in real time remotely. While a single safety technology may not address all workplace hazards, it can be a valuable tool for creating a culture of safety within an organization. However, challenges such as knowing how to interpret and use data collected from safety technology were also noted by at least one employer. Despite this, the cost of the product was not always a barrier to implementation.
The report concludes with the insight that safety technologies may not necessarily be “game-changers” for workers’ compensation, but individuals who prioritize safety and cultivate a culture of safety within their organization can truly make a difference.
