spacebands is a multi-sensor wearable that monitors external, environmental hazards, anticipates potential accidents, and gives real-time data on stress in hazardous environments.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
spacebands answers the most common questions about wearable safety technology, HAVS and noise monitoring, data privacy, pricing and deployment.
If your workforce operates in high-risk environments, these answers will help you understand how to reduce incidents, protect workers and demonstrate compliance.
Do spacebands devices track the location of individual workers?
No, spacebands are built with employee privacy in mind. Our devices do not contain a GPS tracker or Wi-Fi connectivity. Our devices are built for safety performance improvements exclusively.
What data is collected on the wearable device?
Exposure to loud noise and hand arm vibration, near miss and accident data is collected via the wearable. The devices do not record conversations and they do not have GPS functionality - so they can't track workers movements.
How will implementing spacebands devices save my company money?
spacebands reduces direct and indirect safety costs by preventing accidents before they occur and by providing defensible safety records when incidents do happen.
Typical savings come from:
• Reduced days lost to injury and illness
• Lower accident investigation and admin time
• Fewer insurance claims and reduced premiums
• Stronger legal defence through objective safety data
• Improved productivity through reduced absenteeism
You can estimate your potential savings instantly using our ROI calculator.
Can I compare my saved data against industry benchmarks?
Yes. You can compare the saved data in your spacebands dashboard against industry averages. Your data is always protected, no other company will ever know how you are performing. You can also add other departments/sites in your organisation to the dashboard and see how you perform in relation to each other.
Does spacebands help with HSE and OSHA compliance?
Yes. spacebands is designed to support compliance with UK HSE, OSHA and international occupational safety regulations related to hand-arm vibration, noise exposure and workplace risk management.
The system provides auditable exposure data, automated reporting and documented intervention records, which are commonly requested during inspections, claims investigations and legal proceedings.
How do spacebands devices keep workers safe?
spacebands devices constantly monitor the working environment for hazards such as hand-arm vibration, excessive noise, proximity to moving machinery, PPE non-compliance and unauthorised access.
When a risk is detected, the wearable gives workers real-time alerts so they can move away, stop using equipment or take corrective action before an accident or overexposure occurs.
Every alert and near miss is logged and synced to the analytics dashboard, giving safety teams clear evidence of what is happening on site. This data helps you spot patterns, prioritise controls and prove that you are actively managing risk and protecting your workforce.
What makes spacebands better than competitor devices?
Most safety wearables focus on a single risk. spacebands simultaneously monitors multiple hazards including HAVS, noise and proximity risks, creating a unified safety data set rather than fragmented reports.
This allows organisations to:
• Identify compound risk patterns
• Prioritise interventions based on real exposure
• Demonstrate continuous improvement to regulators
The platform is scalable across large workforces and typically costs significantly less than deploying multiple single-purpose devices.
How difficult is it to roll spacebands out to an entire workforce?
spacebands has been designed to be rolled out at enterprise level with ease. We do not send engineers to your location, as we do not need to!
Devices can be set-up as soon as you have purchased them, before they have even been delivered.
Customising features and settings is easy and can be done through the desktop dashboard.
How do spacebands alert users and log data?
spacebands detect hazards like hand-arm vibration (HAV), loud noise, proximity risks, PPE non-compliance, and unauthorised access.
Here's how it works:
HAV & Noise Exposure: The wearable tracks data and uploads it to the dashboard upon charging. Alerts for exposure limits (EAV/ELV) can notify admins via email. Admins control who sees individual exposure data.
Proximity Warnings: Bluetooth signals from machinery beacons (e.g., forklifts) send real-time alerts to prevent collisions. Near-miss events are logged in the analytics dashboard.
PPE & Access Alerts: Real-time notifications remind users to wear PPE or warn them about unauthorized areas. These events are recorded and linked to the triggering beacon and wearable.
This system ensures safety insights are actionable and well-documented.
Can I have a free trial of spacebands devices before I purchase?
Our sales team would be delighted to give you a product demonstration and talk you through how the device works.
You can reach our sales team at help@spacebands.com.
How much does it cost to buy the full product?
spacebands pricing is designed to be predictable and typically lower than the annual cost of a single lost-time incident.
The price for a spacebands device with all safety features included is:
£25/wearable/month on a 3 year contract
£28/wearable/month on a 2 year contract
£30/wearable/month on a 1 year contract.
Admins dashboard access; which displays analytics on events and near misses recorded by spacebands wearable devices are free of charge.
You will also require charging stations and if you are using proximity features - beacons. These are leased at the same price per month as the wearable.
If you aren’t sure what you need, get in touch with our team - help@spacebands.com.
Is my price fixed for the contract length?
Yes, the subscription price you pay for your devices and hardware will not change during your contract period. To get in touch with our team contact help@spacebands.com.
Can I change my plan once it's started?
You can add more wearable devices, beacons and charging stations to your plan at any time by logging into your account and purchasing them from the spacebands website or from your admin dashboard.
How long is the contract length?
The initial minimum contract length is 12 months, but we offer discounts for 24 or 36 month contracts.
What if we change our minds?
With your spacebands purchase there is a 30-day cooling-off period, in which you can decide to cancel your contract and return your spacebands’. You will lose the first month payment of your subscription, but if you have paid annually, 11 months payments will be refunded to the account from which the payment originated.
How can we manage our billing?
Each admin user of the account can access your purchase history, your invoices, change your payment details, and order more wearables or other hardware items.
Do you offer discounted pricing?
We are able to offer a discount on longer contract lengths (24 and 36 months). Get in touch with our sales team to discuss how much you could save - help@spacebands.com.
What does a ‘No-hassle’ returns policy mean?
At spacebands, we value our customers and strive to provide exceptional products and services. We understand that occasionally, a purchase may not meet your expectations or become defective. Therefore, we have implemented a No Hassle Returns Policy to ensure a smooth and convenient return experience for you.
Is the process different for international returns?
For international returns, please contact our customer service team for guidance on the return process, applicable fees, and any customs or shipping requirements by emailing help@spacebands.com.
How long will a replacement take?
We will post a replacement item within 1-2 business days of being notified of a return, delivery depends on the country that it is being sent to.
How do I return an item?
Returning a product is hassle-free. Simply follow these steps: Contact our dedicated customer service team via phone, email, or our online returns portal on the spacebands admin dashboard. Provide your order details and reason for return. Our team will guide you through the return process and provide any necessary instructions, forms, or labels.
What items can be returned?
You can return any hardware, whether its charging stations, wearables, or beacons. Once we have been informed that you require a replacement item, it will be shipped immediately.
If you would like to return an item, get in touch by emailing help@spacebands.com.
Can an item be repaired?
We will send you a brand new replacement for your faulty product, no need to wait for repairs!
I don’t need all of the safety features for my business, can I remove some?
spacebands come with a full feature set as part of your package. You can choose whichever features you want to be active from your admin dashboard. We recommend leaving all features turned on as you will already have actionable data if you decide to use the data in the future.
Will the safety features still work in remote locations?
Yes, spacebands run a bluetooth mesh network, rather than relying on an internet connection. When the device was designed we spoke to Health and Safety Managers from some of the biggest companies in the world to ask what their pain points were. One of the main points was functionality.
spacebands will work whether you are on an oil rig in the middle of an ocean or deep in a mine. They are not reliant on an internet connection to keep your staff safe, if an internet server goes down with some of our competitor’s devices, they stop working - and if an accident takes place during that time - your company is open to legal action.
Am I being charged for all the features, even though I only need a few?
No, spacebands devices come as a package with full access to all safety features to ensure your staff are protected. spacebands are priced at a very low monthly subscription rate, so that even if you only use one feature, you still get great value for money.
Do you plan on adding more safety features in the future?
We are always open to new ideas, if you have a suggestion for a new feature you would like to see then please let us know by completing the feature suggestion form. You can also suggest changes to our current features if you have a specific use case.
