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From limited assessment capacity to scalable, real-time ergonomic insight.
PG&E needed a practical way to assess MSD risk across complex field environments while making frontline workers part of the conversation. The organization selected Etiscope wearable sensors and worked with Longitude6 to implement, train, and scale the technology.
PG&E: Implementation of Wearable Sensors for Risk Assessments and Real-Time Feedback
The case study documents PG&E's rollout of Etiscope wearable sensors to support field ergonomic assessments, immediate worker feedback, and broader assessment coverage across its service territory.
More reach. Faster feedback. Better worker engagement.
The implementation expanded who could conduct assessments and helped bring ergonomic risk conversations closer to the work itself.
Technology adoption was treated as a change-management process.
PG&E and Longitude6 combined technology selection, stakeholder alignment, hands-on training, and frontline communication before scaling deployment.
Demonstrate and validate
Longitude6 conducted an on-site demonstration with key organizational partners to gather input, answer questions, and build early buy-in.
Build trust and secure sign-off
The ergonomics team worked with union representatives to address privacy, security, worker protections, and intended use before deployment.
Train the trainers
The core ergonomics team trained first, followed by small-group sessions for injury prevention specialists and an extended practice period with weekly check-ins.
Scale with frontline visibility
Live demonstrations at safety huddles, summits, and workforce events helped employees understand what the sensors measure and how the data would be used.
What organizations can take from PG&E's rollout.
Give users space to practice
A low-pressure test environment helped assessors build confidence, refine technique, and improve consistency before field deployment.
Use the right method for the question
PG&E uses wearables as a screening tool alongside traditional ergonomic methods when additional body regions or deeper analysis are needed.
Make privacy expectations explicit
Clear consent, defined data-sharing rules, anonymized reporting, and transparent communication were central to earning worker and union trust.
Early engagement and worker feedback have been positive, and task assessments have shown that even small changes can lead to a reduction in MSD risk. The full case study also notes that return on investment had not yet been determined at the time of publication.
Could wearable technology fit your workplace?
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