Construction.
Struck-by and falls are the leading construction killers, exactly what the platform was hardened to catch.
Sites change by the hour, plant moves constantly and people work at height, a moving target for manual supervision. SecureSafety adds always-on AI to the CCTV you already run on site.
Why this sector is demanding.
Construction sites present a particular supervisory challenge because the hazard landscape changes continuously. Excavations open, plant moves to new positions, lifting zones are established and removed, and the access routes that were safe on Monday may pass through an active working area by Friday. A static safety plan cannot keep pace with a live site, and a supervisor who walked a safe route an hour ago may not know it has changed.
The two hazards that kill the most construction workers — being struck by plant and falling from height — are both detectable by camera. A person in the path of reversing plant, approaching an unguarded edge, or moving into the drop zone beneath a crane lift can be flagged before contact. The camera coverage that construction sites already carry for security is the infrastructure needed to make this possible.
PPE compliance on construction sites is complicated by the mix of principal contractor workers, subcontractors and visiting personnel, each potentially under different PPE rules for different zones. Manual checking is ad hoc and misses most breaches. Automated item-level verification on existing cameras provides the continuous coverage that site inductions and spot checks cannot.
The problems AI solves here.
Plant and vehicle proximity in a constantly changing layout
Excavators, telehandlers, dumpers and HGVs move between positions as the site progresses. SecureSafety monitors proximity between plant and personnel continuously, updating the hazard picture as plant moves rather than relying on static zone signs that may no longer reflect the actual risk location.
Edge proximity and working at height
Falls from height remain the leading cause of construction fatality. The platform monitors proximity to excavation edges, scaffold edges and leading edges on elevated decks, alerting when a worker approaches an unguarded boundary without the restraint equipment required for that zone.
Multi-contractor PPE compliance
A busy site involves workers from dozens of subcontractors, each arriving with different PPE habits and sometimes different kit. The platform verifies PPE at zone entry for every person on site, regardless of employer, applying the site rule consistently without requiring the principal contractor to police each subcontractor individually.
Struck-by and fall detection were hardened in the most demanding industrial environment on earth before construction deployment. The platform carries drill-floor-grade detection accuracy into a sector where the same two hazard types — vehicle-pedestrian conflict and falls from height — account for the majority of fatal incidents.
Questions from construction.
Can the platform keep up with a site layout that changes week by week?
Yes. Zones are reconfigured through the platform interface and take effect immediately. A safety manager can update exclusion zones, edge-proximity boundaries and PPE rules as the site develops, without waiting for an engineer or vendor visit.
Does the system work with temporary site cameras that move as the project progresses?
Yes. The platform connects to cameras over the site network and is reconfigurable as camera positions change. Temporary mast-mounted cameras used for site security are typically compatible with the standard IP feed the platform ingests.
How does the system handle the high turnover of subcontractor workers on a large site?
Detection is based on behaviour and PPE, not identity. Every person entering a monitored zone is subject to the same rules, regardless of whether they are a returning contractor or attending site for the first time. No pre-registration or enrolment is required.
Can it support multiple sites managed by the same principal contractor?
Yes. Each site runs an on-premise instance. A multi-site management view consolidates alerts and compliance data across all sites, giving the principal contractor a single picture of safety performance across their portfolio.
How does the system handle a construction site where the layout changes frequently?
Zone configurations are updated in software, which takes minutes rather than the hours or days required to repaint or reposition physical barriers. When a new section of site opens, a new crane arrives or an excavation is backfilled and a previously restricted area opens up, the zone configuration is updated through the platform interface. The Discovery phase establishes a process for zone update management appropriate to the pace of layout change on the specific project.
Can the system be used for CDM principal contractor monitoring evidence?
Yes. The platform generates a continuous compliance record that documents monitoring activities, alert responses and compliance rates. This record can be presented as part of the principal contractor's CDM compliance documentation, demonstrating that the monitoring obligation under Regulation 13(6) of CDM 2015 has been discharged through a systematic, continuous programme rather than by periodic supervisor walk-rounds.
What is the approach to camera infrastructure on a temporary construction site?
Temporary camera masts and construction site tower cameras are supported by the platform in the same way as fixed building cameras. The Discovery phase reviews the existing temporary camera infrastructure and identifies any coverage gaps. For short-duration projects, a fully temporary camera solution (mast-mounted IP cameras connected to the edge node via site network) is typically the most cost-effective approach.
How does the system support welfare facility monitoring and site induction verification?
Welfare and induction facilities are common camera deployment points in construction. The system can monitor these areas for overcrowding, ensure that workers are using designated routes rather than shortcuts, and verify that induction procedures are being followed by confirming PPE compliance before workers enter the active site. Site-specific induction verification workflows are configured during Discovery.
Tell us the hazard. We'll detect it.
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