The Status of Workplace Safety in the United States and Employer Consideration of Real Time Impairment Monitoring

Hilman, Zachary

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The Status of Workplace Safety in the United States and Employer Consideration of Real Time Impairment Monitoring

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Impairment in the workplace is a major issue that is often overlooked. Tucking, mining, and construction are industries that involve the use of heavy equipment and vehicles are often marked by long work days where even the slightest slip-up can lead to accidents with often fatal consequences. Operating equipment or driving for long periods of time is hard enough when fully alert, but what about when the operators are under the influence of cannabis, alcohol, drugs, or even not getting enough sleep? With modern technology, it is becoming possible to, detect impairment at the time of testing using non-invasive techniques as a way to prevent workplace accidents. This report analyzes the current state of workplace safety and the nascent impairment detection industry.

This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

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