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Injury prevention technology reduces strain: safety study - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Injury prevention technology reduces strain: safety study by Louise Esola Workers Comp Coverage , Workplace Safety Apr 6, 2026 Workers who use technology designed to prevent musculoskeletal disorders report reduced physical strain and improved safety awareness, according to a study released Monday by the National Safety Council. Technologies that provide direct physical support — such as exoskeletons and robotics — were most strongly associated with symptom reduction, while monitoring tools like wearable sensors and computer vision systems helped workers identify ergonomic risks and adopt safer behaviors, according to the study. Researchers surveyed more than 400 non-managerial workers across industries, including construction, manufacturing and health care, and found that more than 80% of respondents said such technologies either reduced MSD symptoms or had no negative impact on their condition. Nearly 70% of workers surveyed reported experiencing job-related musculoskeletal symptoms, highlighting the prevalence of strain-related injuries in physically demanding roles. The study also found that outcomes improved when employees were involved in selecting and implementing the technologies, underscoring the importance of worker engagement in safety initiatives. Researchers said the findings suggest that properly deployed injury prevention tools can play a meaningful role in reducing workplace injuries and improving job satisfaction, particularly in industries with high rates of musculoskeletal disorders. Related News Old Republic forms property insurer, names executive April 6, 2026 U.S. doubles Strait of Hormuz insurance program to $40B April 6, 2026 Marine reinsurance remains soft despite war: Gallagher Re April 6, 2026 Insurers turn to hedge funds to help cover data center risks April 6, 2026 Asia, India reinsurance rates fall over 20% at Apr. 1 renewals: Guy Carpenters April 6, 2026 Saudi Arabia’s insurance profits fall 36% April 6, 2026 Howden Re hires Carlos Garcia as MD for Latin America April 6, 2026 Tanker suspected in eight-mile Baltic spill April 6, 2026 Asian Development Bank plans $150 million cat bond April 6, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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