Strawderman Lesley, Jose Bailey, Burch Reuben, Saucier David, Poudel Ayush, Smith Brian
Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA.
Athlete Engineering, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA.
IISE Trans Occup Ergon Hum Factors. 2025 Jan-Mar;13(1):64-73. doi: 10.1080/24725838.2024.2448686. Epub 2025 Jan 8.
OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSErgonomists and engineers often look to technology to improve workplace outcomes such as safety and productivity. However, hesitancy toward new technology can hinder the adoption of devices such as wearables. In this study, we spoke to industry representatives about the factors that influence the implementation of wearables in the manufacturing workplace. Focus group participants provided several actionable insights to reduce hesitancy in adopting wearables in the industrial workplace. First, emphasizing safety culture and the benefits to workplace safety and health is paramount. Second, the case for using wearable for performance improvement should also be discussed after leading with safety. Finally, organizations should consider voluntary participation in a wearables program with early adopters.
职业应用
人类工程学专家和工程师常常寄希望于技术来改善工作场所的成果，如安全性和生产率。然而，对新技术的犹豫可能会阻碍可穿戴设备等装置的采用。在本研究中，我们与行业代表探讨了影响可穿戴设备在制造业工作场所实施的因素。焦点小组参与者提供了一些可行的见解，以减少在工业工作场所采用可穿戴设备时的犹豫。首先，强调安全文化以及对工作场所安全与健康的益处至关重要。其次，在以安全为先导之后，也应讨论使用可穿戴设备提高绩效的理由。最后，组织应考虑让早期采用者自愿参与可穿戴设备计划。
