Digital Innovations for Occupational Safety: Empowering Workers in Hazardous Environments.

Journal: Workplace health & safety
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The quest to increase safety awareness, make job sites safer, and promote decent work for all has led to the utilization of digital technologies in hazardous occupations. This study investigated the use of digital innovations for safety and health management in hazardous industries. The key challenges and recommendations associated with such use were also explored.

Authors

  • Joana Eva Dodoo
    Department of Business Studies, College of Distance Education, Cape Coast University, Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Hosam Al-Samarraie
    School of Design, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
  • Ahmed Ibrahim Alzahrani
    Computer Science Department, Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Maria Lonsdale
    School of Design, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
  • Nasser Alalwan
    Computer Science Department, Community College, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.