Workers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory use wearable armbands to monitor heat stress and prevent overheating during demanding tasks.

Workers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee are using wearable armbands equipped with sensors to monitor their heat stress and prevent overheating during demanding tasks, such as decontaminating a nuclear facility. The armbands record workers' heart rates, movements, and exertion levels which are displayed on a computer screen with a color-coding system. While this technology aims to increase worker safety, privacy advocates have raised concerns about collecting and using sensitive personal data.

August 24, 2024
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