As manufacturers reopen their plants and bring furloughed employees back to work, they face two major challenges. Safety and public health now require extra distance between workers, which can mean fewer workers per shift. And the economic climate means manufacturers need to optimize productivity to compete and survive. These challenges might seem to put companies in a double bind, but it's possible to make factory floors safer for workers and more efficient by using a network of remote sensors and video cameras. These Internet of Things (IoT) devices can make it easier to implement some of the manufacturing safety recommendations from OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At the same time, these tools can help reduce downtime, save money on reactive maintenance, and improve site security.
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