Ad
Friday, May 30, 2025
24.2 C
London

U.K. Edition

Wearable tech improves employee wellbeing at HAKI

- Advertisement -

HAKI Denmark has obtained pioneering wearable equipment from Danish company EXOWEAR to assure employee wellbeing and safety across its two departments.

Two of EXOWEAR’s BackX harnesses have been purchased by HAKI to relieve and reduce fatigue and wear in the lumbar spine.

On an hourly basis, HAKI’s operatives are lifting many components weighing between 0.5kg to 15kg. To reduce impact to the lower back workers can wear the one-size-fits-all BackX harness, which helps operatives lift loads of up to 15kg.

EXOWEAR is a pioneer of this type of equipment and has a range of harnesses on offer – including ShoulderX and LegX – to ensure workers can lift heavy scaffolding safely and securely.

HAKI Denmark is one of the first companies to trial the BackX harness. Henrik G. Christensen, CCO Denmark/Export Manager at HAKI Denmark said: “Employee safety and wellbeing are essential to our strategy at HAKI. Obtaining two of EXOWEAR’s BackX skeleton harnesses was a natural step for us and is part of our ongoing pursuit to assure our operatives are safe at work. Their security is extremely important to us. Responding to their needs was a top priority.”

“The BackX harness fits so well that it feels like a second skin,” continued Henrik. “From a wellbeing point of view, workers can lift up to 15kg with little impact to the lumbar spine. It’s having a noticeable, beneficial effect on morale and is enabling them to work better and more safely.”

Two of EXOWEAR’s BackX harnesses have been purchased by HAKI to relieve and reduce fatigue and wear in the lumbar spine.

Once HAKI has trialled the harness it is expected the equipment will be rolled out across the industry and to scaffolding companies. “We will definitely encourage fellow organisations to follow suit,” said Henrik. “Safety is absolutely paramount and BackX is a fine example of a wearable technology that centres worker wellbeing.”

- Advertisement -

Popular this week >

ScaffPlan Returns to ScaffChamp 2025 with Innovation in Tow

ScaffPlan has confirmed its return to ScaffChamp 2025 as...

NASC Expands into Scotland with New Edinburgh Office and Key Appointment

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has opened...

STA Issues Open Letter Urging Pause to CISRS Reforms

The Scaffolding Training Alliance (STA) has issued a detailed...

PERI Staff Support Local Foodbank with Generous Donations

Employees at PERI UK’s head office in Rugby have...

BSIF Urges Workers to Share Life-Saving PPE Stories

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is calling on...
- Advertisements -

Related Articles >

HAKI Safety Expands Reach with Strategic Acquisition

In a move to strengthen its foothold in the work zone safety sector, HAKI Safety has successfully acquired Semmco Group, a prominent UK-based manufacturer specialising in safe access platforms for aircraft and train...

Latest Topics

Star-Studded Line-Up Announced for 2025 Scaffolding Excellence Awards

The NASC has announced that its prestigious Scaffolding Excellence...

Registration Opens for ScaffEx25 at Manchester Central

ScaffEx25, the UK’s leading scaffolding and access industry exhibition...

NASC Expands into Scotland with New Edinburgh Office and Key Appointment

The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has opened...

ScaffPlan Returns to ScaffChamp 2025 with Innovation in Tow

ScaffPlan has confirmed its return to ScaffChamp 2025 as...
- Advertisement -

Popular Categories