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The primary purpose of PPE is to protect employees from potential hazards and reduce the risk of injuries or illnesses.
If an employee suffers an injury or illness due to not wearing the required PPE, employers may be held liable for negligence. This can result in workers' compensation claims, lawsuits, and increased insurance premiums.
Adequate use of PPE is not only crucial for employee safety but also for protecting the financial well-being of the employer.
Workers will be alerted when they enter an area that requires them to use item(s) of personal protective equipment (PPE) through a wearable wristband.
When a device triggers it will alert the wearer by beeping, flashing and vibrating. Icons act as a reminder to staff that ‘this area requires a hard hat’ or ‘protective headphones are mandatory’.
Reminders for multiple PPE alerts can be set on the spacebands’ dashboard.
In order to use spacebands’ PPE prompt system you will need the equipment below:
spacebands’ wearable wristband triggers an alert to activate if a worker enters an area where they are required to wear item(s) of PPE.
Alerts are triggered via proximity to a beacon which can be placed at areas that require PPE to be worn such as protective eyewear, hard hats, ear defenders and gloves.
Near (1-3m), Middle (3-5m), Far (5-10m)
Remind user which PPE is required
Vibrate / Light / Beep
In a study conducted by OSHA, it was found that the most frequently cited standard in 2021 was the "Eye and Face Protection" standard, with 1,231 violations reported.
A study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene found that workers who were reminded to wear PPE by supervisors were twice as likely to wear it consistently compared to those who were not reminded.
spacebands' will automatically remind users to wear PPE, and record when a user mutes the device, moving liability away from companies and helping to minimise accidents in the workplace.
spacebands are helping Health & Safety managers around the world reduce accidents, injuries and legal claims
spacebands were a game-changer for us. We can now monitor HAVS and loud noise easily on workers moving between different areas on site. Now I feel confident we have the best tools to keep our team safe.
We started off with spacebands on one site, and we've just rolled them out on another 3 sites. We don't just use them for NIHL, but also for HAVS, machine collisions and PPE reminders.
We find them really useful to get an overview on different hazards and the team actually use them, which makes my life easier!
One of the potential hurdles for us was our trade union, who quite rightly, want to protect the privacy of our workers. spacebands work anonymously, you could assign a wearable to a specific worker, but we use it holisticallly to measure exposure levels in a more general sense.
We got spacebands thinking it would be the devices keeping people safe, but we weren't expecting the level of detail in the analytics platform and the suggestions it provides to improve safety. It's allowed us to see areas in need of improvement.
Investing in spacebands is a great way to prove to your workforce that you genuinely care about their safety and well-being at work.
Our system keeps employees safe, as well as saving HSE managers significant time spent on admin, freeing up time to focus on keeping your team safe.
spacebands are helping Health & Safety managers around the world reduce accidents, injuries and legal claims
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. It refers to any equipment or clothing worn by individuals to protect themselves from potential hazards in their workplace or during other activities. Examples of PPE include safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, respirators, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear, and earplugs.
spacebands devices are completely customisable. You can decide if wearables will alert with an icon for a variety of PPE. We can remind your staff members to wear hardhats, capped boots, hi-vis, safety glasses, etc.
A PPE reminder device can be an effective tool for improving compliance with safety regulations related to the use of PPE. By providing consistent reminders, increasing awareness, promoting accountability, and improving the overall safety culture, these devices can help reduce the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses.
Having PPE prompts in the workplace can have several benefits, including:
Increased awareness: Prompts serve as a visual reminder to employees of the importance of wearing PPE. This can increase awareness of the potential hazards in the workplace and the measures needed to protect against them.
Consistent use of PPE:Consistent use of PPE is critical to maintaining a safe work environment. Prompts can help ensure that employees consistently wear the appropriate PPE when needed, reducing the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses.
Reduced liability: Employers have a legal responsibility to provide their employees with appropriate PPE and ensure that it is used correctly. Prompts can help employers demonstrate that they have taken reasonable steps to meet their legal obligations and reduce their liability in the event of a workplace accident.
Improved safety culture: Regular use of PPE prompts can help promote a culture of safety in the workplace. When employees see that their employer is committed to providing a safe work environment and takes safety seriously, they are more likely to prioritise safety themselves.
Any industry where workers are required to wear PPE to protect against potential hazards can benefit from PPE prompt devices. These devices can help ensure that employees consistently wear the appropriate PPE when needed, reducing the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses.
