SMART HELMET – EVOLUTION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Safe and healthy work is a crucial prerequisite for good productivity and the success of companies. In addition to ongoing employee education, it is necessary to implement all measures to minimize risk to employees or reduce it to a statistical error. One such measure is the use of personal protective equipment. Injuries to employees’ heads account for a significant percentage of accidents caused by mechanical factors or the effects of electricity. The primary step in preventing such accidents, when it comes to personal protective equipment, is to wear an appropriate protective helmet. Continuous technological improvement has been applied across various production processes and has also improved occupational safety. An example of this is a smart protective helmet, which maintains all the safety features of a traditional helmet while elevating the work process. Besides facilitating employees’ daily tasks, it also contributes to enhancing their safety by monitoring vital parameters and potential dangers they might encounter.