What are the dangers of Queensland Roads?

There has been an increase in fatalities on Queensland roads since the beginning of the pandemic. The state is about to reach its highest road-related death toll in ten years. More than 170 people have died on Queensland roads this year alone. This is already 14 more than compared to July of last year. Lack of awareness is one of the main concerns regarding this recent rise in figures. It was reported many do not feel concerned by the dangers on the road. This issue stems from the idea that bad things only happen to others which is untrue.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Awareness is key towards safety in the context of road dangers. Police believes the rise in accidents may be due to pandemic spending, encouraging people to go out of their way to travel more. This rush in action makes drivers less aware of their surroundings. This unfortunately causes many collusions as well as for some drivers to exit the roads. Queensland has organised Queensland Road Safety Week, happening this week between the 22nd and the 26th of August. This initiative allows to provide reminders towards road safety and start a conversation on how we can all be more careful.

Why PANDA?

The Panda System is a comprehensive pedestrian and driver alert system. The solution focuses on bringing better awareness for all by utilising Road-side and In-road beacons. The panda components are able to fit on top of existing signs. This allows to make them go from passive to active. Doing so creates easier to notice safety signs in order to raise awareness at all times. The In-road lights serve a similar purpose and assist the signs by reminding drivers something needing their attention is near.

What are the challenges of Indoor Climbing?

Indoor climbing can be very safe, but many factors come into play. Although climbers do not have to worry about the weather or natural disasters, awareness is still essential. An injury can happen within seconds and cause life-long repercussions. The average indoor climbing wall is between 40 and 60 feet. A 30 feet fall can cause vertrebrae fractures and require a considerable amount of surgeries. The injured climber will remain living with limited mobility and most likely will not be able to climb again. These issues can happen no matter the equipment quality and experience of the athlete if the belayer is not paying attention. One’s safety relies on trust and awareness but it is possible to take more steps to avoid uncertainty.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Many safety precautions are essential to take on a daily basis to reduce risks to a minimum. Both human and equipment errors are present. Training and supervision are both crucial for climbers’ safety. Users must undertake a training to ensure they are ready to climb and cannot skip steps of it. Supervision is also vital. No climber should attempt to climb without a trained staff around. All climbing activities must stay close without the presence of a staff member. Clear communication is essential at all times to avoid confusion and reduce risks.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.

The wireless and modular nature of the systems allows for flexibility and constant peace of mind. Staff members can easily carry a remote control to use it whenever necessary. Both existing tones and customisable tones are available to suit various needs and locations. Automatic activation is also available for different WiLERT applications. Using sensors, users can choose to have the systems activate whenever attendants are not around. This implies that beacons will activate as soon as someone is detected entering a zone that must not be used. This allows for members to know not to use any equipment without supervision and for staff members to have peace of mind when absent.

What are the challenges of Trampoline Parks?

A trampoline park does not have official regulations. The industry itself creates its own safety rules and standards. This is then difficult for a city or state to create adequate procedures to ensure those participating in activities there. In Australia, 1500 children were admitted to the hospital yearly between 2002 and 2011 from trampoline-related injuries. The nature of these spaces makes many different people jump together. This implies that various ages and sizes will meet, without always remaining aware of each other. This imbalance and crowding can for instance create dangerous collisions, sprains, and lack of communication.

How to take appropriate precautions?

There are many precautions that all parties can take in order to minimise risks. Stunts and other dangerous jumps create an unsafe environment. Reducing them as much as possible is essential and should be the operators’ priority. Similarly, not overcrowding the trampolines will allow for more bouncing room and less risks of bumping into others. Ensuring adults and younger users do not jump together is also important to avoid unnecessary hazards. Continuous supervision is essential. In large spaces, but especially in those that tend to be loud and full of people, awareness is key for safety. Those supervising must be attentive at all times and be fully aware of the latest safety standards. For this, the trampoline park should have a set safety guide that both employees and participants must remain aware of. Communication then must be a priority for all involved.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.

The remote control allows for fast and easy activation. Light to carry, it can be used by operators the second they notice a threat. Loud and distinct alarm tones will automatically activate for all to hear. Existing tones such as “Evacuate” or “Lockdown” are available for man-made threats or natural disasters. It is also possible to customise tones and songs for industry-specific or recurring concerns. This can be especially helpful in a trampoline park to immediately tell all within the premises to stop jumping in the case of a participant’s injury. Sensors are also available for beacons in order to delimitate a zone of concern. This ensures those entering it know to step out.

What are the dangers of Indoor Sports?

Indoor sports facilities are a practical option for those who practice a sport all year long. Weather can cause health complications and make certain activities unpleasant. Covered and secure, indoor sports provide more safety than outdoor sports do. However, there are still dangers to them that people must remain aware of. These venues use hard floors, making any fall more prone to causing a serious injury. Indoor surfaces can also cause more falls due to their lack of grip caused by the materials used and cleanliness levels. Venues are also more prone to technical difficulties and potential threats like floods and fires.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Awareness is essential when playing any sport. Although indoor settings reduce external factors greatly, they still have their own set of difficulties. Appropriate gear is a priority to ensure all those present stay as safe as possible. This means being aware of floor hardness as well as potential slipping. Moreover, having clear safety measures and exits can reduce hazards and stress levels. It is also important to be aware of any hazard that may need more maintenance than others.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.

Able to operate indoors and outdoors, the devices adapt to a variety of needs. Expandable, users can easily add or remove components as necessary. This ensures that no matter the venue growth, all present are as safe as possible. Hazavoid systems are quickly activated at the push of a button. This drastically reduces reaction time and allows for clear instructions for safety. The WiLAS System allows users to customise tones or use custom songs. This is especially helpful for younger crowds who may easily panic at regular safety messages. The WiLERT Beacons create instant visual cues for all to see as easily as possible. This makes knowing to stop playing an easier task.

What are the dangers of Outdoor Markets?

Outdoor markets provide many people of various demographics with regular access to fresh produce. This weekly instance often involves security staff as they are aware of how crowded the premises might be. The known dangers include: falling, getting hurt by display products, and vehicle-related injuries. There is a variety of hazards that can cause one to slip and hurt themselves. Wet grass, spilled liquids, cords, and cracks in the concrete can all be reasons for one to be more aware of where they walk. This can be a difficult task as many other factors around such as people and stands can create sensory overload and lower reaction time. Tents and canopies are often useful for markets in order to both protect produce and display efficient branding. However, wind and poor installation can cause the covers to move and hit people and products.

Lastly, driving near or within the markets is very common. Lack of awareness from either party can easily result in harm and injuries to many.

How to take appropriate precautions?

In all the situations above, awareness is key in avoiding unnecessary risks. For this reason, organisers should provide safety guides to all sellers. It is also essential to assess the grounds before any installation and ensure all displays are safe and steady. It is important to ensure all workers present are aware of the latest safety measures in place and can test their knowledge. Signs and other announcement methods must be available to the public in order to communicate to as many as possible. This documentation can include recent risks due to the weather as well as general safety reminders. Alarm systems should be present to provide additional alerting and communication. Distinct alarms are able to activate within seconds and provide more reach than a person could. In minutes, an entire market can be evacuated or allow for help to reach anyone harmed.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels.

Users can easily place Hazavoid devices as necessary, may it be by using poles or walls. The flexibility of their positioning allows for wide coverage no matter the situation. Using both audio and visual cues, one can create awareness at a moment’s notice for all involved. The Hazavoid WiLAS is available as a portable version for temporary usage and locations without existing infrastructures. Users can simply connect the system to a car and let it independently deploy. The case allows to transport the WiLAS Solution easily with its wheels as well as protects it while in storage. Beacons can be used on their own with the WiLERT or as a complement of the WiLAS to guide and signal as needed. Custom flashing patterns and various colours are available to achieve any desired results.

What are the dangers of Skiing?

Skiing is not statistically more dangerous than other sports such as football. However, many other factors come into consideration. Skiing involves many other hazards that few other hobbies do. Risks involve hitting rocks and trees, as well as other skiers. Although snow can often dampen the blow of falling, it can also conceal hazards such as rocks. The uncertainty often aggravates situations and can cause one to hit their head or break bones. All of these safety concerns are accentuated by the difficulty to properly communicate in mountainous areas. Skiing alone is more dangerous as injured skiiers may not manage to reach out for help on their own. The size and nature of ski trails create an environment that is not prone to easy signalling. Difficulties to easily communicate also happen when tools such as phone can be easily damaged by snow and impacts.

Awareness remains key in these situations and it can become difficult to achieve when multitasking.

How to take appropriate precautions?

There are many ways to take precautions in order to avoid as many risks as possible. Skiiers should ensure they are knowledgeable of the route they are taking. This includes knowing the weather and the possibilities of it changing. When possible, instructors and resorts should remind all of safety measures. This should include both everyday precautions as well as context specific issues for poor weather or more difficult slopes. Doing this can avoid unnecessary risks as well as ensure all are as aware as possible at all times of themselves and others around them. Appropriate communication channels to accurately alert are necessary as well. Not only is it essential they reach a wide audience, but can also withstand poor weather conditions.

Although ski patrols are present as much as possible to rescue those at risk, they remain humans and cannot be aware of all at all times. Having risk prevention solutions such as resistant wireless alert systems is an efficient way to provide assistance in keeping as many safe as possible.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels. This makes the systems flexible and cost-effective for various indoor and outdoor needs. The WiLAS System exists in two versions: a wall mounted and a portable one. The latter is especially helpful for those who need an immediate safety solution for periodic or temporary concerns. This can include outdoor sports as well as construction sites that may need monitoring. The customisable tones available enable for a wider range of applications. Users can choose to utilise existing alerts such as ‘Evacuate’ as well as create new tones and music to suit their needs.

Moreover, the WiLERT beacons can be activated manually or automatically to provide adequate reaction time and awareness no matter what. This means it is easy to diversify the use of the system for various locations. For instance, users can place sensors to activate the beacons whenever they detect someone crossing a zone of danger. This could assist avoiding skiiers entering avalanche-prone areas or other zones that may be harzadous.

What are the dangers of a Skate Park?

There are many inherent risks that come with skateboarding. While some cannot be avoided such as falling while learning new skills, some others are exacerbated by their environment. Skate Parks are large areas of land made of concrete that involve various groups of people daily. Depending on their location, skaters should consider many risks. Road traffic, access to medical help, the size of the skate park, and the ability to clearly communicate are all aspects that may create danger. There were 28 fatalities in relation to skateboarding in the U.S in 2014 according to Skaters for Public Skateparks (SPS). Out of these, 23 were hit by cards and 3 more were holding onto vehicles. A 2015 study reports that up to 13.1% of injuries in a skate park are head injuries and up to 63% were to the upper body.

The large size of a skate park can both be beneficial and prone to risks. A park that is large in size will avoid collisions between skaters. However, it may also make communication between people more difficult, especially in cases of any risks or dangers that need attention or fast action. Although smaller parks allow for easier communication, they also make it harder for skaters to avoid each other and can cause harm.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Although some risks are part of skating, others do not have to be. There are still ways to mitigate them. A risk assessor will often establish the risks involved with the various aspects of a skate park. However, it is important to know there are no unanimous standards of risk for skate parks. While certain parks require a limit of height for some of their structures, others may demand skaters to have full joint protection. Some may have no restrictions at all. For this reason certain, it becomes essential to take appropriate precautions to protect all users involved at all times. Providing skate parks with safety systems can help make both those inside and outside the park to be safer. Sirens and beacons for instance would allow for easy communication and wider reach.

These devices can provide help not only prevent harm but also acquire faster help by raising awareness for all.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions: the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels. These devices allow for fast and easy safety measures at the push of a button, even without training. This means they are able to protect anyone who needs it, even in situations of high stress. The Hazavoid systems allow for wireless independent installations that reduce both costs and wait time. Able to provide both audio and visual cues, they help to protect an entire zone of concern, no matter the need. Users can easily customise their systems tones to suit specific or recurring concerns. The various beacon colours also allow for colour-coding to gauge urgency for instance. Users can also easily add or remove components as their needs and concerns change.

What are the dangers of a Convention?

Conventions provide many benefits to different areas of expertise, both for personal and professional reasons. However, they remain full of risks and unknown factors. There are many aspects of conventions that one should consider, from the location to the nature of the gathering. The size of a convention influences its safety greatly as it becomes difficult to know the number of people present. This makes it harder to secure everyone and to notice threats as accurately among all, may they be natural or man-made. Moreover, conventions can gather different kinds of backgrounds. From Comic Con to Tech Conventions, venues still risk robbery and other crimes. Attendees are subject to this even more than convention stands as it becomes so easy to infiltrate the crowd. No matter the convention and the location, one fact remains true: awareness is essential.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Both attendees and attendants are responsible to maintain safety during conventions. This means there are various levels of awareness one should have at all times. To ensure this is possible, convention organisers should provide to all a set of safety material. This would include clear directions of the premises in case of a danger requiring evacuation. Moreover, there would be safety rules to follow depending on the most plausible case scenarios. Conventions can be situations where awareness is at its lowest, especially due to sensory overload. Adding an unknown environment to the equation can create a sense of panic and uncertainty. When a situation is already hazardous, the lack of stability can become too much to handle properly. Therefore, appropriate safety knowledge and systems in place to alert as many as possible no matter the situation truly make a difference.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid offers fully wireless solutions, adaptable to previous infrastructures. Both the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System (pictured above) and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System come with a backup battery and solar panels. This means they can adapt to any situation and location. The Hazavoid solutions easily fit different needs as they are fully scalable and this function allows to reach as many as possible. Both indoors and outdoors can have full coverage to ensure safety at all times. Users can simply activate their systems by the push of a button on their handheld remote. The devices are light and easily carriable for staff to keep on them throughout the day. Since they are customisable, one can add their own message to suit certain circumstances or known dangers for ease of usage and peace of mind.

What are the Dangers of Golf Weather?

During a game of golf, weather patterns can change dramatically in a very short period of time with very extreme results. It’s called Golf Weather. Different golf weather can have different results. It is easy to believe a sunny day will be enough for a good game. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. On days that are too hot, the risks of a heart attack for older or less healthy people are high. This is often because of long hours spent under the sun and a lack of hydration. Moreover, a partly sunny day can quickly turn into clouds, rain, and into more danger. A lack of awareness can make an inconvenient cloudy weather a life or death situation. It is not rare for lightning to appear with no warning. What can be innocent can quickly turn dangerous on a golf course. Sarah Oldham was a healthy 39-year-old when she died due to cardiac arrest after being struck by lightning on a golf course. A single lightning bolt can contain up to 1 billion volts. The risk is real…

How to take appropriate precautions?

Lightning strikes the tallest objects, it is easy to become a target when swinging an object that conducts electricity. Of course, the priority, in this case, will always be to stop playing and to seek shelter. However, it can be difficult to know where to go and what to do in stressful situations when one might be alone in an open space. Half of the lightning deaths happen after the storm is over. It is essential to have clear communication on when to stop playing, and when one can resume.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid is a wireless evacuation and alert system. The solution allows users to fully personalise their systems, from their number and location to their appearance and signaling. This ensures to create a solution for your specific needs, even in contexts that might change from a regular office building. We can even accommodate “shotgun starts” for course competitions. Both the Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System and the Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System will provide protection and safety in hard-to-reach or difficult environments. Moreover, they are able to work regardless of the weather, with a backup battery and the option to use solar panels. Golf courses may be vast, but so is the reach of our systems. Make sure to meet your duty of care responsibilities. Protect your staff and members from weather-related risks with Hazavoid. 

What are the Dangers of Golf Courses?

The National Health Statistics Report found that Golf is a more dangerous sport than Rugby. More than half the people who answered said they got injuries on a golf course. There are two main concerns with the safety of golf courses: golf balls and heart attacks. Because golf balls are not very heavy, it is the strength they are hit with and therefore the speed that can cause harm. They become dangerous when someone hits a poor shot when the ball goes in the wrong direction or too fast. Since people around may not know, there are risks for them to be in the way and for the ball to hit their head or ribs. A golf ball can break a bone. The second risk, a heart attack. This can happen to older players as they can often stay for many hours under the sun. Heart attacks can sometimes happen with no previous symptoms.

How to take appropriate precautions?

For both dangers, clear signaling and communication can save lives, especially in a large open field. For instance, with golf balls, it is normal to yell the word “Fore” as loud as possible. This alerts as many people around as possible. Although a wrong shot is normal to happen and is not the fault of the player, not warning others is. It is part of a duty of care to prevent harm. A stray ball can result in lawsuits or worse, death. Similarly, playing long hours without hydrating under the sun can cause heart attacks, and sometimes death. Golf Courses are vast, and it can be a question of minutes to save a life.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid understands the importance of providing safety in moments of fear and uncertainty. The Hazavoid Wireless Alarm System delivers clear and loud signals with personalisable voice-overs, to deliver messages like “fore” or “help”. This is the safest way to alert as many as possible, with the click of a button, anywhere and at any time. The Hazavoid Wireless Alert Beacon System displays bright signals to indicate immediate danger in specific locations. They both activate with remote controls, allowing you to always have safety within reach.