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SpatialCortex will be attending the CIEHF Ergonomics & Human Factors Conference 2026 , taking place 27th–29th April at the East Midlands Conference Centre, University of Nottingham . This is one of the UK's leading annual events for ergonomics and human factors professionals, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders. Accepted Paper: Understanding and Mitigating MSD Risks in Frontline Rail Staff We are proud to share that our research paper, "Underst

How MOVA MMH delivers AI-driven manual handling risk assessments in food manufacturing, using HSE frameworks to reduce MSD risks.

SpatialCortex will be exhibiting at The Health & Safety Event 2026 at NEC Birmingham, Stand 3/F92, showcasing wearable AI solutions for manual handling risk assessment and workplace ergonomics.

How our participation in the Connected Places Catapult Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator — alongside Port of Tyne, Portsmouth International Port, and DHL — is helping reshape how the freight industry manages ergonomic risk. A Sector Under Pressure The UK freight sector moves 1.6 billion tonnes of goods every year — an extraordinary operational achievement, where key touch points are enabled by physical labour of the men and women who load, unload, moor, drive and handle fre

The MOVA MMH pilot at LNER delivered four measurable outcomes: a 75% reduction in assessment time, validation against HSE MAC ratings, real-time risk threshold alerts, and cumulative full-shift exposure data — enabling evidence-based decision-making and ALARP compliance.

Physical and mental health risks among temporary and platform workers — and why so much goes unseen. The UK gig economy is large, growing, and economically significant, but many workers face anxiety, low pay and health and safety risks, which recent guidance and legal changes aim to address.​ The size and shape of the UK gig economy Common forms of gig and agency work span a wide range of sectors: ride-hailing and food delivery, online freelancing, household services, con

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) continue to be one of the most prevalent and costly workplace health challenges across industries. RSIs refer to conditions affecting the tendons, muscles, and ligaments , most commonly in the upper limbs, and are typically caused by repetitive activities performed over long periods of time. While often perceived as minor aches at first, these injuries can progress into chronic conditions that severely impact worker wellbeing and productivity

Courtesy: Steve Womack, Head of HSEQ, Amey Infrastructure Wales We’re pleased to be collaborating with Amey and Network Rail on an initiative focused on exploring practical solutions to reduce physical strain when ascending large structures. Projects like this highlight the value of partnership and innovation in addressing physically demanding tasks in challenging operational environments. As part of the initiative, we applied our MOVA sensors to capture objective data in rea