The Future of PPE - How Twiceme Technology Is Revolutionizing PPE for Utility Workers

In this episode of the Utility Safety Podcast, host Kate Wade sits down with Christian Connolly, CEO of Twiceme Technology, a Sweden-based smart safety company revolutionizing PPE with digital innovation. Christian shares his journey from fintech to safety tech, explains how wearable technology is transforming worker protection, and highlights Twiceme’s growing partnerships with leading PPE manufacturers like Bullard and Studson.

 

Listeners will learn how Twiceme is building a digital safety standard to streamline emergency response, enhance workplace efficiency, and ultimately save lives. Christian also offers a vision for the future of wearable safety technology, addressing challenges such as adoption, privacy concerns, and creating global standards for the utility industry.

 

If you’re interested in the intersection of safety, technology, and the future of work, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways

• Twiceme’s mission is to create a digital safety standard for PPE, enabling faster aid and fewer accidents.

• Partnerships with PPE manufacturers are critical to scaling adoption and making wearable safety technology the norm.

• Privacy concerns like HIPAA/GDPR are mitigated through local-only storage, ensuring worker control over personal data.

• Wearable safety tech adoption faces challenges (inertia, skepticism, form factor), but simplicity and usability drive success.

• Beyond safety, digital PPE solutions can deliver major cost savings and efficiency gains for utility companies.

3 Q&A for Promotion

 

Q1: What problem does Twiceme Technology solve for utility workers?

A1: It allows emergency responders to instantly access critical medical and contact information in the field, speeding up response times and potentially saving lives.

 

Q2: How does Twiceme address worker privacy concerns?

A2: All personal data is stored locally on PPE (like a helmet chip), not in a central database, giving workers full control over what information is shared.

 

Q3: What’s the long-term vision for wearable safety technology?

A3: To establish a universal digital safety standard across industries, reducing accidents, improving efficiency, and enhancing worker well-being worldwide.

 

Contact Info: christian.connolly@twiceme.com

 

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