Proximity systems: a safer option Any worksite which requires the use of heavy machinery to function will have safety concerns, and warehouses are no different. The combination of large heavy loads, heavy machinery, and pedestrian workers can sometimes prove to be a dangerous mix. While warehouses generally have strict safety guidelines, they are reliant on 100% worker compliance, and consequently can be subject to human error. Aptella are offering a viable solution to warehousing incidents in the form of proximity systems. Our safety systems work in a warehousing context by attaching sensors to both forklifts and the helmets of pedestrian workers. These sensors operate on the same RF frequency and essentially create a ‘bubble’ around themselves. If any
Proximity detection systems: the next step in rail work safety Rail work can often be fraught with potential safety hazards. Jobs typically take place in confined corridors, meaning space is limited and safety standards can be difficult to effectively maintain. Even small-scale projects often require multiple machines and numerous workers, all attempting to maintain safe distances in a very confined space. The potential for hazards is only compounded on bigger projects with more contractors. Aptella will offers a simple and effective solution to these safety risks, in the form of the Presien Blindsight systems. Proximity systems like Presien Blindsight are a simple technology that can effectively eliminate safety concerns while working in rail corridors. The system works by
Intelligent positioning solutions provider Aptella to distribute Presien’s Blindsight AI safety system throughout Australia and New Zealand Presien and Aptella today announced a distribution agreement to expand access and implementation of Blindsight, the simple, pre-trained AI safety system for heavy industry. By helping plant operators prevent collisions with real-time alerts and comprehensive safety reporting, Blindsight effortlessly protects workers in the most dynamic industrial environments. Unlike other alert systems and safety solutions, Blindsight’s integrated camera and AI software sees, understands, and alerts operators to potential hazards. The Blindsight system can be installed on mobile plant or fixed infrastructure, anywhere. “We developed Blindsight because we wanted to create a world where every worker is safe, and every employer is successful,”
How do collision avoidance systems work? Safety is a massive priority in the civil construction industry, and justifiably so. Ensuring that all on-site workers make it home safely is no small matter though, and there are a variety of safety systems and methods used by sites throughout Australia. Many of these systems are reliant on person-to-person communication though, which can be subject to human error. Proximity systems are a technology specifically developed to ensure the highest level of safety by utilising a combination of sensors and artificial intelligence (AI). Aptella will soon be offering the Presien Blindsight system, a proximity system on the absolute cutting edge of the industry. By fitting a piece of machinery with multiple sensors,
Get to know construction set out Using string lines to mark out a job site has long been the only method for tradespeople everywhere. Despite the construction industry’s dependence on them, string lines are far from the perfect system. A measurement error while using string lines can mean wasted time and money re-doing the job. Aptella can provide a long-term solution to this problem. If you’re working on a job site withthree stories or more or if you’ve got a permanent crane on site, construction set out is the better solution for you. Construction site technology completely replaces string lines and is millimetre accurate, meaning that you can avoid having to deal with the consequences of measurement errors.
Proximity systems: the future of building safety Proximity systems are comprehensive systems designed to elevate safety standards across the construction industry. They work by utilising various technologies to complement existing safety practices and standards. Rather than relying on machine operators and workers to abide by adequate safety precautions 100% of the time, proximity systems act as an alert system in the event of a possible collision or incident. Proximity detection systems work by using sensors, which are attached to all machines and workers helmets on site. These sensors effectively create a three-dimensional ‘bubble’ around each person and piece of equipment. When any vehicles come within a specified radius of workers or other vehicles, all parties are notified. This
Our Digital Layout tool is your new best friend Digital Layout is a technology designed to provide an alternative to using string lines to mark out your building site. Topcon’s digital layout tool technology provides millimetre perfect data by taking the building plan and digitally translating it into real-life measurements. Sites that see the best ROI from construction set out are projects that are three stories or more or have a permanent crane on site. By entering the parameters of your job site into the digital interface, you can calculate the exact locations for all the necessary elements of your build. Utilising a construction layout total station for the precise measurements for your trenches, cabling and wiring can all
New fleet of calibration trucks to service on-board scales for loaders, excavators, forklifts and other industrial weighing equipment. Intelligent Positioning Solutions provider Aptella announces a new scale calibration service for civil, quarrying, mining and other heavy industries. With a fleet of trucks, the company will provide nationwide installations, servicing, and calibrations for on-board payload systems fitted to loaders, excavators, telehandlers, forklifts and other industrial machines. On-board scales are used to accurately measure and record material moved in load and haul applications, as well as warehouse and logistics applications. They assist in reducing wasted material, optimising the loading of road and mining trucks, increasing safety and eliminating rework. Some systems are trade certified, enabling companies to transact on the
