Reducing Safety and Reputation Risk
According to the HSE, 51 construction workers died in 2023/24. Over half of these fatalities were the result of falls from height, often linked to missing or inadequate PPE.
In the same year, 561,000 non-fatal injuries were recorded. Head trauma, hand injuries and struck-by incidents remain among the most common causes.
The consequences are significant. One instance of non-compliance can lead to serious injury, legal claims, regulatory penalties and project delays.
Manual PPE checks are inconsistent, infrequent and limited to spot inspections. Violations are easily missed and risks can escalate before action is taken.
WCCTV’s PPE detection solution provides continuous oversight, alerts you to violations in real time and supports your duty of care with clear evidence.
Automated Oversight and Real Time Alerts
WCCTV’s PPE detection solution uses AI-powered video analytics to identify when workers are not wearing the correct protective equipment, such as hard hats, hi-vis clothing, gloves or safety glasses.
The system can be deployed through WCCTV’s Towers, redeployable cameras or Hornet units, and is fully integrated into the cloud platform for real-time alerting and reporting.
Detection rules are customisable to meet your site’s specific PPE requirements. You can set zones where PPE is mandatory, define which items to monitor and tailor alerts based on severity.
When a violation is detected, an alert is triggered immediately. This can be sent to a supervisor or to WCCTV’s live monitoring partners, allowing for rapid intervention.
Every detection is logged, creating a detailed record of compliance across your site. This supports investigations, audit preparation and proactive safety training.
Stay Compliant and in Control
Automatically identifies whether workers are wearing essential PPE such as hard hats, hi-vis, gloves and safety glasses using advanced video analytics.
Tailor the system to monitor specific PPE types and define zones where equipment is mandatory to reduce false positives and target high-risk areas.
Trigger instant alerts to supervisors or WCCTV’s monitoring partners when non-compliance is detected, allowing for immediate intervention before incidents occur.
Available as an add-on to WCCTV Towers, Hornet units and redeployable CCTV, allowing you to scale coverage across any site setup.
Access live and historic compliance data through our web portal or mobile app, with downloadable reports for internal reviews or audits.
Provides a clear record of safety behaviour across your workforce, helping identify trends, reinforce training and improve accountability.
Includes installation, setup, system updates, support and access to the cloud based platform. We ensure your system is correctly configured and always operational.
Compliance and Enforcement in 2025
In the first half of 2025, UK courts issued over £11 million in fines under health and safety law, including a 10-year prison sentence following a fatal incident.
These penalties are not limited to major accidents. In April, a single case resulted in a £6 million fine following a guided busway failure that led to three deaths.
Even routine breaches are resulting in serious penalties. A construction firm in South Wales was fined £40,000 after failing to comply with HSE enforcement notices and exposing workers to excavation collapse risks.
A failure to enforce PPE compliance puts workers, projects and reputations at risk.
WCCTV’s PPE Detection and Monitoring solution helps you take proactive, verifiable control of on-site safety and reduce exposure to legal and financial consequences.
Used Where Safety and Compliance Matter
PPE detection is essential for any organisation that operates in high-risk environments, has legal obligations around worker safety, or needs to demonstrate a proactive approach to compliance. Deployment scenarios include:
If safety, compliance and risk reduction are business priorities, PPE detection provides the oversight and assurance your teams need.
Preventing Incidents and Maintaining Compliance
Ensure every worker is wearing the required PPE across large, fast-paced sites where manual checks often miss violations. Reduce the risk of accidents, delays and HSE intervention through real-time compliance monitoring.
Support safety across complex, multi-phase projects involving multiple contractors. Provide auditable evidence of PPE enforcement to meet client requirements, planning conditions and industry best practice.
Protect field teams working with electrical, gas or water infrastructure. Use automated PPE checks to meet strict health and safety regulations while reducing the administrative burden on supervisors.
Ensure compliance for operatives working in high-risk roadside zones or active carriageways. Monitor PPE use in real time to reduce the risk of incidents, legal claims and public scrutiny.
Support worker safety across live rail environments, including depots and trackside works. PPE detection provides continuous oversight in areas where traditional checks are difficult or unsafe to carry out.
Monitor high-risk zones where full PPE is mandatory and conditions can change quickly. Improve safety compliance during structural works, reduce the chance of stop notices and protect your team.
What PPE Items Can the System Detect?
The system can detect hard hats, hi-vis clothing, gloves and safety glasses. Detection rules can be customised based on your site’s requirements.
Does the System Work in Real Time?
Violations are detected and alerted immediately, either to your team or WCCTV’s monitoring partners depending on your setup.
Is the System Accurate?
The system uses AI-powered analytics trained on site-specific scenarios to ensure reliable detection and reduce false positives.
Can I Access Compliance Data Remotely?
Yes. All detection activity is logged in the cloud-based platorm, which is accessible via web browser or mobile app.
Is the System Available for Rental?
Yes. Most customers rent the system as part of a complete site safety and security package, but purchase options are also available.
Contact us
Are you ready for a more proactive and cost-effective solution to monitor your sites? Complete the short contact form, and we can provide more information or an example quote.
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