How can onshore industrial sites use RTLS data to improve workforce visibility, safety compliance, and productivity? By using the MobileView API (Application Programming Interface) to connect RTLS (Real-Time Location System) data with dashboards, reporting tools and operational workflows. This helps onshore industrial operators monitor site headcount, lone workers, geofenced areas, exposure time, contractor activity, asset and personnel location tracking, productivity and tag utilization. Why API Integration Matters for Onshore Industrial Sites Onshore industrial sites face a different set of visibility challenges to offshore assets. Instead of managing helicopter transfers, lifeboat allocation, or offshore accommodation, operators are often focused on workforce movement across large and complex facilities. The offshore applications of the MobileView API are covered separately in MobileView API: Connecting Offshore Safety, Personnel and Emergency Systems, including e-POB (Electronic Personnel on Board), PAGA (Public Address […]
How can offshore sites connect RTLS data with e-POB, PAGA and emergency mustering systems? By using the MobileView API (Application Programming Interface) to connect RTLS (Real-Time Location System) data with offshore safety and emergency systems. These include e-POB (Electronic Personnel on Board), PAGA (Public Address and General Alarm), fire and gas detection, access control, personnel logistics, bed allocation, lifeboat allocation and emergency mustering. Why Integration Matters Offshore Offshore assets such as FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels), platforms and remote energy facilities are complex environments. Personnel safety depends on accurate and connected information. Operators need to know: Who is on board Where personnel are located Whether each person has checked in correctly Which bed they have been allocated Which lifeboat seat they are assigned to How personnel will be accounted for in an emergency. […]
What is the difference between mustering and e-POB? Mustering is an emergency process used to confirm who has reached a safe location during an incident or drill. e-POB, or electronic Personnel on Board, is the digital system that records who is currently on site, on board, or inside a facility. Put simply: e-POB tells you who needs to be accounted for Mustering tells you who has reached safety. Why personnel visibility matters in an emergency In high-risk industrial environments, personnel visibility is essential. This is especially true across: Offshore platforms Vessels Refineries Chemical plants Manufacturing sites. These environments often have employees, contractors, and visitors spread across multiple areas. During an emergency, teams need accurate information quickly. Effective emergency preparedness depends on having reliable visibility of personnel before an incident occurs. This is where e-POB and […]
Why is POB evolving into e-POB? Personnel On Board (POB) is evolving into Electronic-Personnel On Board (e-POB) because offshore and industrial hazardous area sites need personnel information that is faster, more accurate, and easier to act on. Instead of relying only on static headcounts or manual updates, e-POB helps organizations build a live view of who is present, where people were last detected, and how may need to be accounted for during an incident. From headcount to operational insight Traditional POB processes are built around a simple but essential question: how many people are on site, on board, or inside a facility? That information still matters. However, many operational environments are now too dynamic for a simple headcount alone. This includes: Offshore platforms and FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) Oil and gas facilities Chemical plants Pharmaceutical manufacturing sites Mines Refineries […]
What is driving the increase in industrial wireless enclosure sizes? Industrial wireless enclosure sizes are increasing because the wireless devices inside them are becoming larger, more capable and demanding more power. The main drivers are: Wireless devices that require more internal space. More capable devices that need additional supporting components. Bigger power supplies to support increased power demand. Internal clearance requirements to ensure the device(s) fit correctly. Maintenance accessibility, including practical access to lids and components. Together, these requirements mean the enclosure must be designed with enough internal capacity, clearance, and accessibility to support the hardware properly. Designing Around the Demands of Modern Wireless Devices Over the past 18 months, we have seen a significant increase in the size of the hazardous area wireless enclosures we are offering. That change is mainly being driven by […]
What does connectivity mean in potentially explosive environments? Connectivity in hazardous areas means enabling devices, systems, and networks to exchange data safely and reliably through wired or wireless connections within potentially explosive atmospheres. It is not just about establishing a connection; it’s about suitable equipment, protection methods, installation practices, and compliance with requirements such as ATEX or IECEx. Find out more here. Bringing clarity to connectivity in demanding environments In industrial environments, many connectivity-related terms have been used for years, but they are often used interchangeably. When these definitions become blurred, it can lead to confusion when designing, deploying, or evaluating wireless networks. To avoid this, it’s important to clearly understand what each term refers to. Below is a breakdown of some of the most commonly used connectivity terms for deploying wireless networks in hazardous […]