Table 2

Adoption level of wearable safety devices

Employer typeKruskal–WallisAsymp. Sig
Government agenciesConsultancy firmsContracting firmsTotal
VariablesMISRKMISRKMISRKMISRK
Sensor-equipped safety vest2.3842.6011.5582.11310.4520.005*
Smart eyewear2.2982.0061.7532.0463.0910.213
Sensor-equipped safety helmet2.3352.4021.6552.0943.8850.143
Smartwatch2.7122.2042.1012.3915.5680.062
Smart bracelet/band2.5031.9071.6562.07510.6580.005*
Fitness tracker2.8312.3031.8022.35213.2250.001*
Wearable camera2.2591.70111.7041.9493.7170.156
Wearable medical device2.3361.8091.6571.9874.4480.108
Dust sensor2.25102.2051.5091.9688.4890.014*
Rain sensor2.3371.80101.25111.831017.4650.000*
Sensor incorporated into footwear2.21111.9081.35101.831010.3280.006*

Source(s): Table by authors

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