Safety Tidbit 7.06 – Tracer not Tracking
Reference: https://www.triaxtec.com/resource/fact-sheet/proximity-trace/
This Safety Tidbit was written by my student, Mr. Clay Chisholm – a senior in the Safety Sciences Program at the Indiana University of PA graduating Spring 2022.
Oh no! Someone at your facility has contracted COVID-19, and your top priority is to stop the spread throughout your employees. There’s only one problem; you don’t know who the infected employee was around and for how long. Worry no more, there’s an answer for this problem, or so some may think.
Triax developed a device that tracks an individual’s movements and logs when the person is within 6 feet of another person. So, how is this useful? The data allows a company to quickly identify overexposed individuals when following the CDC guidelines. This technology is beneficial when used correctly. Unfortunately, one minor mishap can completely skew the data. Human error is the main challenge to overcome.
For instance, at the end of a shift, many employees tend to remove their work clothes and keep them in their locker or job trailer. Typically, the proximity device is still attached to their work clothes. Unfortunately, there is one small problem; nearly everyone forgets to turn the device off. At that point, the device continues to trace and skew the numbers.
Beyond the challenge of preventing error comes the biggest challenge of encouraging personnel to wear the device. The most asked question is, “Can you track my location with this?”. The answer is no, but it can still be challenging to get someone to believe that. Accurate identification of exposure strengthens the trust within anyone using this device. An effective program accomplishes this. One tip; don’t hand the monitors out like candy.
Hope this was helpful and thank you for reading my Safety Tidbits! Comments and questions are always welcome. ~ Bryan
P.S. If you have a new safety or health question, please let me know.
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