HS2 trialling social distancing helmets to keep site staff safe from machinery

By Tom Lowe2021-03-02T05:59:00

Initiative would see role of ‘smart’ helmets expanded beyond current pandemic and into general site safety

HS2 is planning to keep workers out of harm’s way by using helmets which bleep when the wearer gets too close to dangers on site.

The helmets are currently being used to maintain social distancing on HS2 sites but the project is planning on using them after the pandemic to keep workers safe from plant machinery, cranes, vehicles or other potential hazards.

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