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 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 heavy rain?

Heavy rain impacts various aspects of everyday life. It creates both higher levels of danger and makes finding solutions more difficult. Older infrastructures are primary targets in these situations. More prone to poor insulation, they become victims to floods. This can gravely harm the people and objects inside the premises. Moreover, water can easily damage electrical lines and safety systems. This would make the building more prone to external threats as well. Mould is also a common issue that results from heavy rains. It can not only be harmful to people’s health but can also damage electronics. It may destroy a device and render them unusable by infiltrating components without users realising.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Insulation should always be a priority. In buildings that are older, steps to achieve this are more tedious. This can often result in a long and expensive process. Regardless, safety should still be present no matter what. One can ensure this by installing reliable systems through any weather. Wireless and weatherproof devices can withstand damage for longer. Moreover, placement is key. Devices placed higher up such as on ceilings or poles can help moderate risks. Testing equipment often is essential to ensure it remains reliable at all times. It is important to have devices able to function even if one component is malfunctioning. Those issues may arise during heavy rains and high humidity situations. Regardless, it should not always cause an entire system to be inoperative. This would create an even more expensive and time-consuming issue to fix.

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 suit various locations, they can adapt to most environments. Both indoors and outdoors are protected using the Hazavoid systems. There are various options for placement, as they can be wall or pole mounted. Moreover, the casing is weatherproof for added security. Because of their fail-safe abilities, the Hazavoid devices will cause minimal harm in case of failure. Outside of their robust nature, the Hazavoid systems are also reliable in their function. Users can customise their devices as needed to suit contexts and needs. From the size of the system needed to the tones used, no detail is ignored.

What are the Dangers of floods ?

Floods happen in different intensities. However, no flood should be taken lightly. It can be easy to think of it as innocent and easy to control, but a real danger lies in a lack of awareness. In just a few hours, water levels can rise up to 5 meters. What was originally water depth below your knees can quickly turn into something able to drown cars. The other cause of concern with floods is that they often cause power blackouts. This makes it difficult to see in the dark, but also to communicate with others. Clear communication and signaling are essential in situations of stress or danger. During a flood then, one is stuck in a situation where danger hazards can be everywhere, with no real way to tell how worried one should be, or for how long.

How to take appropriate precautions?

Although one cannot fully prevent them, there are ways to minimise both floods risks and consequences. Staying prepared and aware is one of the most essential things to do. This means knowing that risks exist and that one may have to face them one day. Schools for instance should provide training for teachers and students in case of an emergency evacuation. If in a known flood zone, it is important to spread awareness all year long using prints or emails, for instance, to keep citizens aware and knowledgeable. During an actual flood, finding a safe space will always be a priority. To do this, there are two main important things to remember: to know the depth of the water and to avoid electrical wires. Those two steps can make the biggest difference. Awareness then is a lifesaver during this kind of situation.

Why Hazavoid?

Hazavoid is a wireless alert system that can function with a backup battery, or on solar power. This means that even in a situation of loss of power, the system will continue to work and alert as normal. Moreover, it is fully wireless, during floods, electric wires are the main danger, and electrocution can be deadly. The system operates easily on walls or poles to stay above the surface and to reach as many as possible. It is possible to pair your WiLAS (Wireless Alert Siren) Solution pictured above to a WiLERT (Wireless Alert) Beacon System for complete protection, wherever and whenever. It is also easy to fully personalise your system with different sounds and alerts with your WiLAS System. If the built-in “Evacuate” tone is not enough, one can add their own message, such as “Flood Alert”. Our solution ensures to keep you as safe as possible, for as long as possible

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.