New wearable Tech Claims to Help Offset WC Costs

Wearable technology like the Fitbit or Apple Watch may be good for monitoring health and could also be beneficial for managing workers’ compensation costs. Minneapolis-based tech company dorsaVi introduced this week a wearable product that is designed specifically for preventing injuries and monitoring workplace activities, according to a press release.  The device, called ViSafe, attaches to a worker's clothing and monitors muscle movement and activity, collecting data and sending it to employers to find solutions that could eliminate, reduce or better manage physical wor...