A Conceptualization of Industrial Internet of Things towards Manufacturing Safety Performance

Abstract

This paper conceptualizes the relationship between Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and manufacturing safety performance. Through a review on systematic literature review (SLR) articles from Emerald database from year 2018 and white papers, this paper proposes a conceptual framework on IIoT for manufacturing safety performance. Usage of sensors and wearables, virtual or augmented reality and AI and industrial automation are hypothesized to be contributing towards the safety improvement in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturing firms that adopt IIoT can minimize human interaction with equipment and thereby improve the overall safety of its employees and reduce workplace injuries. As the topic on the usage of IoT or IIoT in the context of safety is scarce in current academic literature, this conceptualization of the relationship between these variables are expected to pave way for more empirical research and literature enrichment.