Compliance gaps happen between checks
Site walkthroughs catch a moment in time, but gear gets removed or forgotten in between visits without anyone noticing.
Smart add-on
Catch missing safety gear before it becomes an incident report.
Safety PPE Detection reviews covered work zones for required gear, such as hard hats or high-visibility vests, and flags activity where that gear appears to be missing. It gives safety and site teams another set of eyes on compliance without adding manual walkthroughs.
The problem
Manual safety checks miss moments between walkthroughs.
Large or active sites are hard to watch everywhere
Busy work zones with multiple crews make it difficult for a single safety officer to monitor every area consistently.
Incident follow-up needs documentation
After an incident, teams often need a record of compliance conditions, not just a general safety policy on paper.
How it works
How Safety PPE Detection works.
A work zone is covered
PPE Detection is added to cameras watching zones where specific gear, like hard hats or vests, is required.
Activity is reviewed against required gear
The system flags activity in the covered zone where required gear appears to be missing, based on the rules set for that area.
Teams review flagged moments
Safety staff can review flagged clips to confirm conditions and follow up with the right crew or contractor.
Use cases
Where PPE Detection supports daily safety work.
Active construction zones
Monitor hard hat and vest compliance across a site without relying only on scheduled walkthroughs.
- Hard hat and vest checks
- Zone-level coverage
- Flagged clip review
Multi-contractor sites
Support consistent compliance checks across crews from different contractors working the same site.
- Cross-crew consistency
- Supports contractor accountability
- Daily compliance snapshots
Post-incident documentation
Pull flagged clips and video around an incident to document compliance conditions at the time.
- Incident-adjacent review
- Documentation support
- Faster follow-up
What you get
What Safety PPE Detection adds.
Zone-based compliance flags
Set required gear per covered zone so flags match the actual safety rules for that area.
Flagged clip review
Jump directly to the flagged moments instead of reviewing a full shift of footage looking for gaps.
Supports safety documentation
Use flagged activity and matching video as part of incident follow-up or compliance records.
Builds on Smart Motion AI
PPE Detection uses the same people-classification foundation used across the VideoSafes platform.
Good to know
- PPE Detection supports commonly required gear such as hard hats and high-visibility vests; exact coverage is confirmed per site during an online demo.
- This is a monitoring and review aid, not a replacement for a documented site safety program or officer.
FAQ
Safety Gear (PPE) Detection FAQ
Common questions teams ask when evaluating Safety Gear (PPE) Detection for VideoSafes.
What gear can PPE Detection flag?
Commonly required gear such as hard hats and high-visibility vests. Exact coverage depends on the zone and camera setup, confirmed during an online demo.
Does this replace our safety officer or program?
No. PPE Detection is a monitoring aid that helps flag possible gaps between walkthroughs. It supports your existing safety program rather than replacing it.
Can we use this across multiple contractors on one site?
Yes. Zones can be configured with the gear rules that apply to that area, which helps support consistent checks across crews.
Which cameras work for PPE Detection?
Cameras need a clear, reasonably close view of the work zone. An online demo reviews your layout to confirm which zones are good candidates.
Related features
Often paired with Safety Gear (PPE) Detection
Smart Motion AI
Classify motion as people, vehicles, or animals so teams can skip past irrelevant activity and review the moments that matter.
People Counting
Track how many people move through doors, floors, or zones over time to support staffing, capacity, and traffic decisions.
Activity History (Audit Logs)
Review a record of logins and video access so administrators always know who used the system and when.
Review which zones are a fit for PPE Detection.
Share your site layout and required gear by zone. We’ll confirm coverage and setup expectations during an online demo.