{"id":88599,"date":"2019-06-21T07:00:17","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T05:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ferrovial.com\/?post_type=new&#038;p=88599"},"modified":"2022-12-21T09:06:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T08:06:23","slug":"eksovest-to-enhance-workplace-safety","status":"publish","type":"new","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ferrovial.com\/en\/news\/eksovest-to-enhance-workplace-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"EksoVest: an exoskeleton to enhance workplace safety"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section class=\"wysiwyg text-editor \" id=\"\">\n        <div class=\"container container--narrow container--p-10\">\n            <p>This device, called EksoVest, is designed to reduce the risk of injuries on the job.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EksoVest <\/strong>is a metal structure that matches the components of the human skeleton. This 4.3-kilo spring-powered device supports workers&#8217; arms when performing manual tasks above chest height, providing between 2.2 and 6.8 kg of lift for each arm and reducing strain on the back and shoulders. EksoVest is comfortable so that workers can wear it all the time, and it does not restrict their movement.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"block-quote \" id=\"\">\n        <div class=\"container container--narrow container--p-10 block-quote__body\">\n            <blockquote class=\"block-quote__text\" aria-label=\"\">\n                The EksoVest can not only make our people physically safer, but it also reduces fatigue, which enhances productivity and reduces sick leave. We are just beginning this exciting test, which commenced in early April 2019, but we expect this portable technology will improve staff wellbeing by making their work easier            <\/blockquote>\n\n            <footer class=\"block-quote__footer\">\n                                    <p class=\"block-quote__author\" aria-label=\"\">\n                        <span class=\"block-quote__author-name\">Mark Arndt<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n                                    <p class=\"block-quote__author-role\" aria-label=\"\">\n                        Company&#039;s representative on the Forth Bridges Unit                    <\/p>\n                            <\/footer>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"wysiwyg text-editor \" id=\"\">\n        <div class=\"container container--narrow container--p-10\">\n            <p>This test will provide feedback for fine-tuning and designing new technologies, as Amey personnel contribute to the development process. 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