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Making Space for Smart Wearables -- Occupational Health & Safety

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Make space for smart wearables The smarter way to social distancing. By Tim Turney May 01, 2021 Employees and companies have never been more aware of the need for a positive work hygiene culture as they were as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenge for business owners in reopening the workplace is balancing worker health, worker concerns, and legal and regulatory responsibility for operating a “COVID-19 Safe” workplace. An important means of protecting people from exposure in workplaces and around the world has been to provide social distancing - a 2m or 1m distance with additional precautions.1 Research has shown areas in the US where none exist Social distancing guidelines face 35 times more coronavirus cases While staying safe by holding space can be a challenge for workplaces where floor plans are designed for effici