After falls, collisions between machinery and pedestrians are the second most common cause of accidents in the construction industry (1,100 per year on average, 10 of which are fatal). To prevent this risk and reduce the number of accidents, Kiloutou offers, for the first time, a device to prevent machine-pedestrian collisions: KARE, a connected solution with 3 bi-directional alerts to ensure safety and visibility on sites and construction sites.
Offered in partnership with the manufacturer T2S, whose Eleksen range includes connected PPE, this unique solution is based on shared vigilance, allowing the machine operator and the pedestrian worker to be alerted simultaneously.
The connected device consists of an external RFID tag with an audible and luminous alarm on the machine and a visual and audible alert system in the cab. The pedestrian is equipped with a high visibility waistcoat connected via an RFID badge.
This means that the machine operator is warned in the cab if a pedestrian is detected in the risk zone. The pedestrian is simultaneously alerted to the danger by 3 signals on the PPE.
The connected waistcoat is equipped with a visual (11 LEDs), audible (beep) and vibrating alarm, powered by a 12-hour battery that can be recharged via a USB port. This connected device is further proof of Kiloutou’s commitment to the safety of its customers and teammates. KARE is a response to a major challenge for the rental company: to offer preventive measures to increase the safety of people working in building and construction and industry.
This new connected PPE was awarded first prize in the “Six minutes to convince” challenge, presented in September by the FFB’s Union de la Maçonnerie et du Gros Œuvre.
It will soon be presented at the:
- Expoprotection exhibition (6/8 November in Paris Porte de Versailles) on the T2S stand (Hall 1 – H68)
- Pollutec Exhibition (26/30 November in Lyon Eurexpo) on the KILOUTOU stand (Hall 5 – H165)