Six things to consider
Key considerations when selecting a pedestrian detection system for your workplace.
1. What to detect?
Detect-anything systems vs. targeted detection systems.
Systems that alert drivers to any object in the detection area often generate numerous irrelevant alerts. This not only frustrates drivers but also diminishes the system’s effectiveness in warning about people in critical risk zones.
A targeted detection system is required if protection of people is the primary objective.
The SEEN Safety System only targets selected objects (people or assets marked with retro-reflective tape) in the detection zone. This is a highly effective way to protect your vital assets.
2. How to detect?
Electronic tags, human form detection cameras, SEEN’s IRIS technology - which works best?
Electronic tag systems can offer reliable detection, but are difficult to implement and support, and come at a high price.
Human form detection cameras don’t require tags for detection, but they often struggle with accuracy and reliability, especially in conditions where pedestrians are partially obscured, or in dusty, dirty, wet, or poorly lit environments. These systems are also expensive.
SEEN’s IRIS technology takes advantage of the reflective tape on low-cost PPE to deliver highly accurate and reliable detection, even in challenging conditions, all at an affordable price.
SEEN’s IRIS technology is the most effective and economical pedestrian detection solution for most environments.
3. Where to detect?
360º all around the vehicle vs. critical risk zones only
While systems that can detect 360º around a vehicle sound good in theory, in reality they tend to over-detect, resulting in operator disengagement, which leads to compromised pedestrian safety. These systems also tend to be complex to setup, expensive and require high maintenance.
The SEEN Safety System targets only the critical risk zone to provide timely, relevant alerts without annoying the operator through over-detection and false alarms.
4. Operational considerations
How easy is installation and setup?
Does the system require specialist skills for set-up and support?
Is it affordable enough for fleet-wide implementation?
The SEEN Safety System is quick and simple to install, and is affordable enough for fleet-wide implementation.
5. Data Capture
Can the system automatically upload data allowing you to proactively address high-risk operations and behaviours?
6. Versatility
Does the system work on all brands and types of MHE? Can it be transferred to a new fleet if needed?
