{"id":1183981,"date":"2020-05-12T17:31:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T22:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mining.com\/?p=1023648"},"modified":"2020-05-12T17:31:54","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T22:31:54","slug":"kenzen-launches-body-heat-sensor-for-worker-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juniorminingnews.com\/?p=1183981","title":{"rendered":"Kenzen launches body heat sensor for worker safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kenzen, a company focused on smart and innovative personal protective equipment (PPE), has launched a real-time worker heat monitoring system.<\/p>\n<div class='ad-slot' id='div-gpt-ad-1561499308230-0'><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() {    googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1561499308230-0');    googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function (event) {        if (event.isEmpty) {            var id = event.slot.getSlotElementId();            var x = document.getElementById(id);            if(x == null) return;            if (x.parentElement.classList.contains('ad-slot')) {                x.parentElement.style.display = 'none';            }\t\t\t\t        }    });});<\/script><\/div>\n<p>The cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) system includes a wearable device worn by workers on their arm, which alerts the worker and their supervisor when core body temperature is too high. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote alignright\">\n<blockquote>\n<p> Real-time alerts allow for intervention to keep workers safe from heat injuries <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Real-time alerts allow for intervention to keep workers safe from heat injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The wearable, via its advanced sensor complement, monitors multiple physiological and environmental metrics, including heart rate, activity, skin and ambient temperatures. <\/p>\n<p>Together, this sensor data allows real-time prediction of core body temperature and provides alerts to workers and supervisors.<\/p>\n<p>Kenzen\u2019s multi-level alerts are sent to workers via device vibration, iOS or Android app notification, and to supervisors through a web dashboard. <\/p>\n<p>Alerts are accompanied by actionable recommendations with a second alert indicating when the core body temperature has returned to a safe level.<\/p>\n<p>Data captured by this system can be used to help companies identify heat risk and proactively manage outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Kenzen system is all about prediction and prevention. Heat-related injuries are 100% preventable but potentially deadly and difficult to detect until it\u2019s too late,\u201d Heidi Lehmann, chief commercialization officer for Kenzen, said in a release.<\/p>\n<p>This system has been piloted on worksites worldwide in the construction, field services, power, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries.<\/p>\n<p>Kenzen also expects to receive Intrinsic Safety (IS) certification for its system later this year \u2013 this is a prerequisite for use in many mining environments. <\/p>\n<p>According to the company, once approved, the system would be among the first smart PPE products to receive Zone 0 IS certification, which authorizes safe operation of electrical equipment in hazardous areas where any thermal or electrical malfunction is catastrophic.<\/p>\n<p>Kenzen is sold as a subscription on a per-worker, per-month basis.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2014, Kenzen is the premier physiological monitoring platform to keep work forces safe from heat, fatigue and over-exertion on the job.<\/p>\n<p><em>(This article first appeared in the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianminingjournal.com\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Canadian Mining<br \/>\nJournal<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cloud-based software includes a wearable device which alerts the worker and their supervisor when core body temperature is too 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