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PPE REMINDERS ON AUTO-PILOT
Automated PPE warnings keep workers & employers safe
Personal protective equipment is often the last barrier between a worker and a serious injury. When it is not worn, the risk passes straight to the worker and the employer.
If someone is hurt because PPE was not used, employers can face compensation claims, enforcement action, higher insurance premiums and damage to their reputation.
spacebands PPE prompts help close that gap. Devices remind workers in real time when PPE is required, reduce the chance of missed protection and give employers evidence that they have taken reasonable steps to manage risk.
one wearable protects staff from multiple hazards
PRODUCT BENEFITS
Safety signs are easy to ignore, spacebands are not
Printed signs and toolbox talks fade into the background over time. spacebands keep PPE front of mind by prompting workers at the exact moment they enter a controlled area.
When a device is triggered it alerts the wearer by beeping, flashing and vibrating. Clear icons remind staff which PPE is required, such as hard hats, ear defenders, safety glasses, gloves or high visibility clothing.
Multiple PPE reminders can be set in the spacebands dashboard for different zones, so workers get the right prompt at the right place, every time.
REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY
PPE Prompts
To use spacebands PPE prompts you only need the devices below. Beacons define the PPE zones and the wearables deliver the alerts and record activity in the background.
Technology
Beacons
Beacons are installed at entrances and high risk zones. They send a signal to nearby wearables that tells the device which PPE is required for that area and when to trigger an alert.
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Technology
Wearables
Wearables receive signals from beacons and alert workers when they enter PPE required areas. The device can vibrate, beep or flash and display a simple icon reminding the wearer which PPE they must be using.
Learn more...Customizable Settings:
spacebands wearables can be configured to trigger whenever a worker crosses into a zone where specific PPE is mandatory.
Alerts are activated by proximity to a beacon placed at the boundary of the area. You can set prompts for items such as protective eyewear, hard hats, ear defenders, gloves and safety footwear, and adjust settings centrally from the dashboard.
Alert Distance:
Near (1-3m), Middle (3-5m), Far (5-10m)
PPE Required:
Remind user which PPE is required
Alert Type:
Vibrate / Light / Beep
STATISTICS
40% of workers experience a workplace injury that could have been prevented by wearing PPE
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.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
Testimonials
spacebands are helping Health & Safety managers around the world reduce accidents, injuries and legal claims
Nick S
Senior H&S Manager
spacebands have transformed the way we control exposure to vibration. In just a year of use we have reduced exposure by close to 80%. And our production has become far more engaged in proactive safety.
I’d recommend spacebands to any company that takes safety seriously.
Robert M
Health & Safety Manager
Since introducing spacebands, we’ve seen a huge improvement in how we manage hand–arm vibration exposure.
Our monitoring is now instant and accurate, and we’ve significantly reduced the risk of overexposure. The team is also more aware of safe working limits, which has boosted our overall safety culture.
Chris P
Plant Manager
We had previously used a different HAVs wearable, but they were sitting on a shelf gathering dust because our team didn't have the time for tool tagging.
With spacebands, they just have to be wearing the wearable and it records daily exposure.
David N
Site Manager
spacebands gave us the ability to measure various levels of exposure, various tools and various tasks without having to recalibrate or recalculate; or most importantly having a negative effect on our production.
We looked at a few other options but no others that we saw came with that level of flexibility.
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Investing in spacebands is a great way to keep your workforce safe, whilst saving your company money.
The cost of just one non-fatal workplace accident is $19,400 - this doesn't include regulatory fines, increased insurance premiums or reputational damage.
Want to see how our wearables and analytics help you control hand arm vibration (HAVS), workplace noise, vehicle and machinery proximity, PPE compliance and unauthorised access? Get in touch with us.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
spacebands are helping Health & Safety managers around the world reduce accidents, injuries and legal claims
What does PPE mean?
PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. It covers any clothing or equipment worn to reduce exposure to workplace hazards, such as safety helmets, gloves, eye and face protection, respirators, high visibility clothing, safety footwear and hearing protection.
Can a spacebands device be customised for my workplace?
Yes. spacebands devices are fully customisable. You can decide which zones require PPE, which items are needed in each zone and how the alert should appear on the wearable. Common prompts include hard hats, capped boots, hi vis, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Will a spacebands PPE reminder device improve compliance with safety regulations?
PPE reminder devices support better compliance by providing consistent, real time prompts whenever workers enter high risk areas. They increase awareness, encourage habitual PPE use and create a log of reminders that can support investigations or audits if an incident occurs.
What benefit does having PPE prompts in the workplace have?
PPE prompts increase awareness of hazards, improve consistency in how PPE is used and support a stronger safety culture. They help employers show they have taken reasonable steps to manage risk, which can reduce accidents, claims, fines and downtime.
What types of businesses or industries benefit from PPE prompt devices?
Any organisation where workers must wear PPE can benefit, including construction, manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, utilities, transport, oil and gas, shipyards and many maintenance and engineering environments.
