Why Intrinsic Safety is So Important on Worksites

Internet of Things (IoT), Intrinsic Safety, Safety, Technology, Wearables

A May 2019 explosion at a silicon chemical products manufacturer in Illinois left four workers dead, resulted in more than $1.5 million in fines from federal regulators and underscored the importance of using intrinsically safe electronic devices on hazardous worksites. Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that the…