Smartglasses used by forklift operators: Digital accident hazard or efficient work equipment? A pilot study

Abstract

Smartglasses are in use at manifold workplace settings. A relatively new scenario is the usage of the glasses while driving forklift-trucks. The adaption of methodologies for a data-based risk assessment – in terms of distraction and line-of-sight obstructions – is the aim of the study. The prohibition of the specific use of the glasses is a possible result on one hand. On the other hand the development of recommendations for a safe adoption of the devices to the workplace, is a more likely consequence.