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Technology is not just changing the way you manage productivity and efficiency. It's also driving big gains in site safety – when it's deployed effectively. Take a minute to learn how contractors, aggregates producers and other equipment owners are using Cat® Technology to enhance safety and manage risk.

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ZERO

Cat Detect for Personnel users have seen detection-zone intrusion alerts drop to near 0 within 30 days.



Cat Detect For Personnel:
Defend the Danger Zone

It's never been easy to prevent contact between equipment and people on the ground. But now there's technology that can add a layer of protection to your existing safety processes. With Cat Detect for Personnel, part of Cat Technology, ground workers or visitors wear safety vests or hard hats equipped with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. Other assets and potential hazards on the ground can also be tagged.

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Hard Hat and Vest



5,000

The Driver Safety System (DSS) is installed in more than 5,000 heavy equipment and light vehicles.



Driver Safety System (DSS):
Manage Fatigue and Distraction

Fatigued or distracted operators can make mistakes that have devastating consequences. But even if your company never experiences an incident that involves major injuries or loss of life, distraction and fatigue can lead to accidents, equipment abuse and property damage. Productivity and component life may also decline. And fuel usage may increase along with absenteeism, health care and workers' compensation costs.

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8 MILLION

The DSS has logged more than 8 million hours of operating data.



It's not just about the technology

Tools like Cat Detect for Personnel and the DSS give you an unprecedented level of visibility to risk, putting you in a stronger position to mitigate and manage it. But they're just one aspect of an effective risk management system. Whether your priority is reducing contact between people and machines or managing fatigue and distraction – or both – many other factors affect your ability to succeed.

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Operator at Jobsite

 


 

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Leadership Commitment

Begin the change process with clear, visible support from leaders at every level of the organization.

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Site Assessment

Get a baseline against which progress can be made by completing a comprehensive, data-driven review of current site practices and risk factors.


 

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Specific improvement goals

Use precise, measurable targets to guide the organization forward.

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Positive communication

Keep the focus on sending everyone home safely every day – not finding and punishing offenders.


 

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Straight talk about technology

De-mystify technology by explaining what it does, how it works, where it will be installed, who will see the data and how it will be used.

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Defined protocol

Clarify what happens when events take place. Explain what operators and supervisors will be expected to do, when an intervention will be required and what will take place after an intervention.


 

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Ongoing education and support

Teach people to manage their own safety behaviors through better sleep habits, diet and exercise and responsible use of alcohol and prescription drugs.

 


 

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Get Smarter

There's great potential to use technology in new ways to enhance site safety and manage risk. Learn more about Cat Detect for Personnel, DSS and other technologies and services at cat.com/safety.

Make Safety Your Priority

We’ll help you manage risks and train your people on the latest safety standards with best practices, continuous improvement processes and technologies.

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