Enhancing Safety for Sewer and Septic Tank Cleaning Workers - A Wearable Monitoring Solution

Our "Enhanced Safety Wearable for Sewer and Septic Tank Workers" is an advanced solution designed to improve workplace safety in hazardous environments. It features wearable kits with gas sensors, heartbeat monitors, and communication modules that continuously monitor workers' vital s...

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Published in2023 International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Sustainable Electric and Communications Systems (iTech SECOM) pp. 22 - 27
Main Authors V, Tamilselvan, V P, Anand Kumar, V, Sanjay, R K, Jeya Sree, S, Ajithkumar
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 18.12.2023
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Biomedical monitoring
Cleaning
Communication Modules
Distress Messages
Emergency Alerts
Employment
Enhanced Safety Wearable
Gas Sensors
Gases
Heartbeat Monitors
Monitoring
Real-time Monitoring
Real-time systems
Safety
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Summary:Our "Enhanced Safety Wearable for Sewer and Septic Tank Workers" is an advanced solution designed to improve workplace safety in hazardous environments. It features wearable kits with gas sensors, heartbeat monitors, and communication modules that continuously monitor workers' vital signs and gas levels, transmitting real-time data to a backend server for analysis. Supervisors can efficiently monitor multiple workers using a dedicated module, receiving real-time alerts about their working conditions. In emergencies, the system autonomously sends distress messages to both emergency services and supervisors, ensuring quick and coordinated responses. Additionally, our solution includes comprehensive training programs and awareness campaigns to ensure effective usage by both workers and supervisors. Data logging and storage are implemented to enhance safety and accountability through post-incident analysis and compliance reporting. The primary purpose of our solution is real-time monitoring of harmful gases within sewers and septic tanks, promoting a secure working environment. Continuous heartbeat monitoring enables early detection of distress or panic, facilitating timely intervention during emergencies. Our goal is to set new safety standards in this field, showcasing the transformative power of technology in workplace safety. Through sustainability, continuous improvement, and global collaboration, we strive to create a safer future for sewer and septic tank cleaning workers worldwide.
DOI:10.1109/iTechSECOM59882.2023.10435005