Fall Protection Enters The Information Age — DBI-SALA Introduces i-Safe™ Intelligent Safety System
DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the new i-Safe Intelligent Safety System. A revolutionary, first of its kind safety system, i-Safe delivers real-time solutions for inspection, inventory control and information management. i-Safe combines Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-equipped fall-protection equipment with web-based information management to maximize the effectiveness and minimize the total cost of safety programs.
Effective immediately, all DBI-SALA fall protection harnesses will become i-Safe enabled and i-Safe will be standard on all DBI-SALA equipment by the end of 2006. Additionally, a retrofit kit will be available to incorporate i-Safe technology on existing equipment, regardless of brand. i-Safe allows companies to track equipment assignments by worker or location, download or view equipment user-manuals, inspection criteria and safety regulations quickly and effortlessly.
"i-Safe was created to help manage the complex safety challenges that safety managers face each day," said Bill Schultz, vice president of marketing at Capital Safety. "i-Safe significantly simplifies the management of safety programs because it allows you to easily record and access information on inspections, inventory and related safety and equipment information," said Schultz.
The system provides streamlined access to a variety of information that companies need for management of their safety programs. This creates a safer and more productive work environment with fewer delays because of missing, out-of-date, or improperly inspected equipment.
The i-Safe RFID tags are read by portable electronic readers that scan and account for the equipment through unique serial numbers. Each tag's unique ID registers the product's model type and history. The tags have no battery to limit their life and are resistant to grease, dust and salt water to ensure efficient functionality.
The recorded data is instantly available through a customized i-Safe web portal, which is set up and hosted by DBI-SALA professional safety and information management consultants. The website also provides access to related safety and equipment information, training records and product advisories.
Capital Safety, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of height safety and fall protection equipment with 9 operating sites worldwide, is home of the DBI-SALA, PROTECTA, SINCO and UCL brands. All of Capital Safety's fall protection and rescue systems are backed by the best training, technical assistance and customer service in the industry. For more information, contact Capital Safety at 800-328-6146, 651-388-8282 or visit them on the web at www.capitalsafety.com.