Lift monitoring system and method

US8514087B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Thomas DC Little · Newton, US
• Robert Cornelis Wagenaar · Wellesley, US
• John J. Anthony · East Lyme, US
• Michael Gingrave · Wethersfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 24, 2012
• Grant date: Aug 20, 2013
• Expiry date: Feb 24, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q40/08
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are discussed for providing a sensor enhanced employee safety evaluation system. Systems that monitor and assess employee lifting behavior are employed at the workplace of an insured entity. Data from the lift monitoring systems are processed to obtain a safety evaluation. Based on the safety evaluation, the insurance provider can adjust the terms of the insurance policy to accurately reflect the risks associated with the insured entity. Feedback based on the safety evaluation is also provided to the insured entity and the employees of the insured entity to promote improvements in safe behavior.