According to the National Safety Council, driving accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, making driving one of the most dangerous tasks an employee can perform. A majority of these accidents are caused by human error with a staggering 80% of vehicle accidents being related to distracted driving.
CALGARY, AB – The Government of Alberta, together with Aware360 and STARS launched DORS (Digital Overdose Response System) in Calgary, a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their homes. Aware360 developed this app as a part of the Alberta’s Recovery Plan aiming to[...]
Verdantix recently released a report highlighting 10 Exciting Connected Worker Solution Providers to watch in 2021. The report outlines 10 of the most innovative connected worker solution vendors that offer solutions designed to aid operations, safety, and field service executives in better understanding[...]
CALGARY, CANADA | The National Safety Council (NSC) has invited Canadian-based technology firm Aware360 to join its Work to Zero Advisory Council. Since 1913, the National Safety Council has used data, expertise and innovation to solve tough workplace safety problems. With thousands of workers still dying each[...]
As we wrap up from this tumultuous and unexpected year, employers are looking to new technologies to improve the health, safety, and productivity of workers in 2021 and beyond. While innovations in workplace safety grow, businesses are realizing the value of investing in technology like connected worker solutions[...]
This past March, many companies had to abruptly shutdown in-person operations due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. Now, even as case numbers continue to rise, businesses are resuming operations in the ‘new normal’ environment and are working to develop strategies to enable most employees to return to[...]
Driving is one of the most dangerous activities that humans can partake in. Approximately 80% of road collisions involve some type of distracted driving. Surprisingly, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), fatalities on the road has actually increased during the COVID-19 pandemic despite quarantines and[...]
CALGARY, AB (September 1, 2020) – We are excited to announce that Aware360 has won the 2020 Canadian Occupational Safety Readers’ Choice Award for Lone Worker Monitoring. We thank the readers for their support and participation of over 20,000 votes across all categories in the September/October issue of COS[...]
Worker fatigue is a risk that every industry experiences. Alertness is influenced by many different factors, such as sleep, diet, time of day, yet many employers are ill-equipped to assess fitness-for-duty when employees begin their shift. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 69% of workers feel fatigued[...]
CALGARY, AB | June 4, 2020 – Aware360, a global leader in workplace safety technology, is pleased to introduce GoAware. Designed for enterprise use, GoAware provides social distancing reminders and contact tracing tools, helping organizations to manage employee safety while maintaining business operations in the[...]