Подключенная СИЗ: как технологии в реальном времени меняют безопасность работников

How Connected PPE Is Changing Worker Safety Two safety innovators discuss how connected technology is bringing real-time data, incident detection and new capabilities to PPE. - By David Kopf - Aug 14, 2026 In this episode of the OH&S SafetyPod, Dan Birch, Category Manager at PIP Global Safety, and Ani Surabhi, CEO and Founder of Quin, discuss the evolution of connected PPE and how real-time safety data can help organizations improve worker protection and incident response. The conversation takes a closer look at the Quin ecosystem and the types of information connected PPE can capture. Surabhi explains how sensors can collect data surrounding impacts and falls, including information from immediately before and after an event. Birth and Surabhi also discuss applications for lone workers, how connected technology can help reduce some of the guesswork following an incident, and what implementation looks like for employers considering connected PPE. Finally, Birch and Surabhi look ahead at how these technologies could evolve and what safety managers should consider when deciding whether connected PPE belongs in their safety programs. Listen to the episode to learn more about how connected PPE is expanding the role and capabilities of traditional protective equipment and what that could mean for safety professionals. Download or stream this episode today from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more. Sponsored by PIP Global Safety® PIP Global Safety is the independent leader in personal protective equipment, trusted for over 40 years by workers and safety professionals worldwide. We deliver deep expertise in head-to-toe safety solutions across every major industry. Our global reach, manufacturing scale, and technical expertise allow us to deliver more than products - we deliver solutions that help raise industry standards. Learn more at https://us.pipglobal.com/en/ About the Author David Kopf is the Executive Editor of Occupational Health & Safety and the Group Publisher of the Security-Safety Group at 1105 Media.