When considering a Real Time Location System (RTLS), it is important to address some of the most common business challenges. An RTLS monitors the location and status information of personnel and assets in real time, providing the latest business intelligence to inform everything from crisis decision-making to route planning and work schedules. It can often also integrate with existing solutions, such as access control and PAGA systems, as part of a site-wide IIoT connectivity program. This article aims to highlight some of the most important questions you should ask yourself when considering a RTLS for your harsh or hazardous environment. RTLS Business Challenges The business challenges associated with a RTLS can be divided into three main categories: Planning your RTLS Adoption Maintenance Planning your RTLS Choosing your technology or technologies is a big step and […]

Ensuring all on-site personnel are accounted for during an emergency evacuation is a huge health and safety challenge. Many industrial sites still rely on traditional manual methods to account for who is on-site at any one time. Workers in process industry environments face a variety of risks over and above their counterparts in other industries. ‘Hazards of the job’ are that much more serious, with a higher potential risk. Falling objects, fire, and explosion of flammable gas and dust are potential threats and whilst large-scale disasters are thankfully rare, they still occur. The problem with traditional manual methods is brought further into focus when you consider the size and complexity of a facility like a tank farm, a refinery, or large petrochemical plant. Improving Worker Safety with RTLS Enhanced Worker Safety It might seem obvious, […]