Jobsite Safety
In service situations where every minute of equipment down-time can create potentially significant cost or safety repercussions, technicians simply can't afford to look away from what they're working on to receive or relay a message; being tied to a traditional mobile device won't cut it. In addition, the biometric capabilities that are embedded in many wearables can further enhance safety while a technician is on the job. The Apple Watch, for example, offers a barometer feature that tracks elevation. Any precipitous drop in altitude could indicate a possible fall and would be automatically reported. In addition, a heart rate monitor increases the capabilities of biometric surveillance, a key tool for ensuring the well-being of remote technicians.