Digital Thumbs Up
The safe and reliable way to engage with plant and machine operators
At Safety Shield, fostering a culture of site safety has always been our number one priority. As we continue to research and develop new technology, keeping construction workers safe is always at the forefront of our minds.
Through collaborative research and design, Safety Shield in partnership with Lynch Plant Hire have built upon the established, industry-known safety procedure ‘Thumbs Up’ and digitalised it. The thumbs up procedure enabling a site user the ability to safely communicate with the machine operator is widely adopted across the construction industry. When a site user wants to approach the machine, they give a thumbs up gesture from a safe distance to the operator.
Once the operator has seen the thumbs up signal, they will bring this machine to a controlled stop. By pressing the in-cab Digital ‘Thumbs Up’ button the machine will then be disabled and the exterior LED sign will change from a red no entry sign to a green thumbs up sign with an audible external acceptance message. This then allows the site personnel a safe way to approach the machine without any doubt they have been seen.
adding an extra layer of safety with digital thumbs up
The thumbs up procedure is widely adopted across the construction industry and gives personnel the ability to safely communicate with the machine operator. When someone wants to approach the machine, they give a thumbs up gesture from a safe distance to the operator. Once the operator has seen the thumbs up signal, they will bring this machine to a controlled stop.
The technology will also inform personnel where to approach safely, with the LED shield highlighting the area of direct vision for the operator. Our ultimate goal with this new safety feature is to reduce the fatal risk of people plant interface entirely, creating injury-free worksites where everyone goes home safely, every day.
The digital thumbs up procedure
When the machine is in operation, the shield sign mounted on the cab exterior will automatically display the red LED light, warning you not to approach
When you want to approach the machine, give a thumbs up gesture from a safe distance to the plant operator, asking permission to enter their work zone
When the operator sees you, they will bring the machine to a controlled stop and then press the in-cab button to activate the Digital Thumbs Up signal with its LED display
When the green LED Digital Thumbs Up sign is activated, the machine will be disabled and there will also be an audible instruction allowing you to safely approach the machine
Excellent Visibility – High luminosity LED display with a broad dispersion angle
high visibility led unit
Robust acrylic and metal components with IP67 rating for protection against all weather.
simple in-cab operation
The panel-mounted push button switch is illuminated and easy to use.
visual and audio alert
The alarm will emit an audible warning that's crystal clear even in the noisiest environments.
AI technology ensures safe interaction between operators and site personnel
Adopting Digital Thumbs Up on both new and existing machinery puts you right at the forefront of plant safety and gives site users the additional peace of mind of knowing you are taking their wellbeing to the next level.
KEY FEATURES
- High visibility even in poor weather conditions
- Loud high decibel audio warning alert
- Simple and easy to use for machine operators
- Clear and safe procedure for site users
- Easy and quick to install on any machine
- 12 month guarantee on hardware
- Components all IP67 rated
EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE – FROM INSTALLATION AND TESTING TO ONGOING SUPPORT
Our team of skilled technicians will come to you anywhere in the UK or Europe to fit, test and calibrate the system functionality and performance.
Should you need any support further down the line, Safety Shield is backed by a team of mobile technicians who can provide a rapid and convenient service for you whenever or wherever you need assistance.
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