systems can. Safety technology can give drivers better visibility as
they manoeuver their vehicles by providing the driver with a complete
surround view of the vehicle in real time in a single image.
Research has shown that in the time it takes to scan four mirrors,
assess and then react to hazards, a vehicle could travel as far as 33
feet. Vehicle camera safety systems protect the driver and ground
workers in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Simple reversing back-up alarms have long been a solution
to alerting those on the ground, but research has shown that oldfashioned
tonal alarms may be adding to the problem as pedestrians
and workers cannot always locate the direction from which the
alarm originates. Multi-frequency alarms are solving this problem.
Rather than the traditional “beep beep” of tonal alarms, they create
a “shh-shh” sound, which is gentle on the ear and dissipates quickly,
meaning the alarm can be instantly located and heard only in the
danger zone.
Radar obstacle detection technology is further enhancing
safety in the construction industry. It can detect stationary and
moving objects even in the harshest of environments giving the
driver an audible and visible warning when objects are within a
certain distance.
Heavy duty radar systems are able to operate even in high or
low temperatures, radar obstacle detection is also waterproof and
smoke resistant, and can be easily heard in noisy environments.
While technology is key to helping prevent injuries and deaths, it
is also essential for companies to be fully committed to implementing
robust safety strategies and plans so that demonstrable progress
can be made.
OLIVIERL / 123RF
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Site Development – Underground Utilities Installation
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Saskatoon, SK S7K 6N3
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Russell, MB R0J 1W0
204-773-2586
1880 Winnipeg St.
Regina, SK S4P 3C2
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