Recognizing Excellence: Covia Receives NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award

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Covia, in partnership with Soter Analytics, has been awarded the NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award for their innovative use of wearable sensors and a video assessment tool to improve ergonomic risk awareness and prevention. The technology, deployed across 23 Covia locations with 172 active users, has generated over 2,200 full-shift measurements. The sensors track posture and position, alerting wearers to ergonomic risks through tones and vibrations.

Andrew O'Brien, Covia's VP of Environment, Safety & Health, emphasized the company's commitment to employee safety and integrating innovation into their Safety First culture. This recognition by NIOSH demonstrates Covia's dedication to exceeding regulatory standards and improving employee health and safety.

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• Received prestigious NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award
• Implemented innovative wearable sensor technology across 23 locations
• Engaged 172 active users in the ergonomic risk prevention program
• Generated over 2,200 full-shift measurements for ergonomic risk assessment

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 13, 2024 / Covia

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award recently recognized Covia, in partnership with Soter Analytics, for the development and implementation of technologies that use wearable sensors and a video assessment tool to improve ergonomic risk awareness and prevention. In presenting the award, NIOSH noted that we demonstrated an exceptional commitment to leveraging technology in innovative ways that exceed regulatory standards, thereby improving the safety and health of our employees.

Various Covia team members wear sensor technology that tracks posture and position related to the back and shoulder. Tones and vibrations alert the wearer when an ergonomic risk is detected, which provides an opportunity to improve position or technique and to recognize areas where process improvements may be beneficial. This pilot program has been deployed across more than 23 Covia locations, engaging 172 active users, and generated over 2,200 full-shift measurements. Covia is committed to ongoing tracking and assessment of progress as it further integrates this technology across its locations.

"At Covia, prioritizing the safety of our employees is central to our decision-making process," stated Andrew O'Brien, Covia's Vice President, Environment, Safety & Health. "Through our collaboration with Soter Analytics on this initiative, we are integrating innovation and technology into our Safety First culture and philosophy. We are grateful to NIOSH for this recognition and appreciate the support and guidance provided by Soter."

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FAQ

What award did Covia (CVIA) receive for its safety innovations?

Covia received the NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations Award for developing and implementing wearable sensor technology to improve ergonomic risk awareness and prevention.

How many Covia (CVIA) locations have implemented the wearable sensor technology?

The wearable sensor technology has been deployed across more than 23 Covia locations.

What is the purpose of the wearable sensors used by Covia (CVIA)?

The wearable sensors track posture and position related to the back and shoulder, alerting wearers to ergonomic risks through tones and vibrations to improve position or technique and identify areas for process improvements.

How many full-shift measurements has Covia (CVIA) generated with its ergonomic risk prevention program?

Covia's ergonomic risk prevention program has generated over 2,200 full-shift measurements.