Construction is one of the UK’s most dangerous industries. 43 workers were fatally injured in the UK Construction sector in 2015-16. Accidents often occur on building sites when large industrial vehicles operate in the same area as pedestrian workers. However, advancements in safety technology are helping to reduce the risk of vehicle and worker collisions.

ZoneSafe Proximity Warning Systems are now launching their next generation of work site safety solutions. The new proximity warning products have been developed and improved using the latest innovative technology and feedback from within the construction industry.

The in-cab control unit has been redesigned to be smarter and simpler. The outer universal mounting system is now easier to install for both short-term and permanent fixing. Additionally, the control unit now has a wide range of new alarm tones. This variety helps users select a tone that is unique to the construction site to avoid confusion from other alarms.

ZoneSafe are also launching their new generation of wearable tech. The new Vibra proximity tag alerts two-ways between workers and industrial vehicle operators. The tag vibrates in short bursts to alert workers when they are entering a detection zone around the vehicle. The tag can be simply attached to work wear such as belts and hard hats using a multipurpose clip.

ZoneSafe are also focusing on building site safety data and reporting. With ZoneSafe InSight™ event and near-miss data (such as tag detections and hardware status) can now be easily delivered directly to your desktop or device in a simple report. This helps users identify areas of risk and make informed safety improvements.

The launch of these new safety products expand ZoneSafe’s popular portfolio of proximity warning and alert systems. ZoneSafe reduces the risk of accidental collisions and near miss occurrences where pedestrians and industrial vehicles work together. Their proximity warning and alert systems are used in a wide range of construction and building industries, worldwide.

If you would like to learn more, please call 01202 868000 or visit www.zonesafe.net for more information.