Cognitive Impairment Detection Articles

1st Published by DISA Global Solutions, Industry News and Trends When most people think about workplace impairment, they think about drugs and alcohol. That association is understandable. For decades, the industry has invested heavily in substance use testing programs, and those programs have delivered real, measurable results. But focusing exclusively on drugs and alcohol misses a significant portion of the impairment risk that employees and employers face every day. Fatigue

DRUID Technology to Help Measure Fatigue-Related Impairment in Safety-Sensitive Rail Operations CAMBRIDGE MA, June 8, 2026 – Impairment Science, Inc. (ISI) has been selected by the National Safety Council (NSC) as part of the 2026 Work to Zero Workplace Fatigue Pilot Grant Program, a national initiative designed to advance innovative technologies that help prevent fatigue-related incidents and injuries in the workplace. WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and profes

Study to Measure Extreme Demands on Physical Stamina and Mental Acuity Although it may look like the car is doing most of the work, competitive race driving is one of the most physically and mentally demanding sports in the world. Professional drivers may experience up to five times the force of gravity during cornering, braking, and accelerating; heart rates can be similar to running a marathon; and cockpit temperatures can exceed 120°F (50°C), leading to dehydration and hea

Impairment Science, Inc. is excited to report that it recently presented and showcased DRUID at the invitation-only 2025 Worker Safety...

VIDEO clip from Emergence 2025 conference "Our AI-powered NeoPharma reader, integrated with DRUID's cognitive impairment app, is the...

What is IDT? Impairment Detection Technology (IDT) refers to systems and tools designed to detect whether an individual is impaired,...

Insights into the different types of technologies aimed at reducing injuries

Dr. Brian Newman Adopts Health Technology and Fitness Approach to EMS In the demanding fields of Firefighting and Emergency Medical...

DRUID supports an industry prone to hazards, high stress, and fatigue Frontline workers in emergency services are exposed to trauma, long...

Users can now understand how Speed, Precision, and Balance factor into their overall DRUID score Impairment Science, Inc. just released a...

By NDASA, July 18. 2024 https://ndasa.com/2024/07/18/why-is-impairment-detection-technology-like-moneyball/ It might seem nonsensical to...

Study with Fire Fighter Recruits leverages sports medicine and technology to reduce injury rate A comprehensive analysis by Impairment...

Impairment Testing is a relatively new concept. Unlike the stigma and invasiveness of drug and alcohol tests, impairment testing doesn't...

Guidance to employers on managing workplace impairment and developing a policy. Article courtesy of WorkSafeBC and AgSafeBC* Employer...

Employers have duty to understand and act on worker impairment. Take the simple 5-question quiz to gauge your knowledge.

"Druid Got it Right" says Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) By all accounts, the 12th consecutive Impairment Education and Cannabis Workshop...

The Origins of Drug Testing in the Workplace Mandatory drug testing in the U.S. workplace originated in the 1980s as an outgrowth of...

Alternative to traditional drug testing reduces safety risks and cost; boosts productivity and morale The current labor shortage is...

Interview with Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP If you're in a hazardous profession, and most of the ones that I deal with are very hazardous,...

Workplace drug and alcohol testing programs can be problematic to administer adding impairment testing can be part of the solution.