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PPE Protection

PPE Detection

Clearway provides AI-powered PPE detection solutions that monitor construction sites in real-time to ensure workers wear required protective gear. PPE detection solutions are systems that use artificial intelligence to monitor and ensure compliance with personal protective equipment requirements on construction sites.

Dealing with near misses, reportable incidents, and serious accidents is a major concern for managers and supervisors. Yet, many have no way to monitor PPE compliance across all sites and spaces 100% of the time. PPE detection and monitoring provides an efficient, effective solution.

Improve Safety, Compliance and Risk Management With PPE Detection

PPE is an essential element of workforce safety, and the impacts of non-compliance, whether ignoring PPE or wearing it incorrectly, can be incredibly severe and potentially fatal. Managers, business owners, and supervisors are responsible for the welfare of their staff and can face liability if they lack processes to identify non-compliance and act accordingly.

Understand Health and Safety breaches and detect potential risks with Clearway’s real-time PPE monitoring, detection and compliance software, connected to our cloud-based analytics platform. The system can provide statistics, automated email notifications, and near-miss reporting, accompanied by snapshots of non-compliance with hard hats, hi-visibility trousers, hi-visibility vests, or jackets.

Key Benefits of PPE Detection

  • Real-time AI-enabled detection of PPE non-compliance
  • Automated alerts, captures and notifications
  • Reductions in liability, risks, accidents and compliance issues
  • Customisable PPE rules for sites and zones
  • Options to track usage of full PPE, hard hats, and hi-vis
  • Tailored detection boundaries to prevent false positives
  • Seamless integration with IP CCTV or Clearway Technology Towers
  • Cloud analytics dashboard for reporting and pattern monitoring
  • Robust audit trails for HSE and insurance requirements
  • Creates a safe culture with reduced downtime, incidents and absences

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Need to Act Now to Enforce Full PPE Compliance?

If you know your workforce isn’t always adhering to PPE policies, are worried about liabilities or want to be fully prepared for HSE audits, please get in touch today.

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Who Is PPE Detection Most Beneficial For?

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Construction Sites

Construction Sites

Creating simplified monitoring and enforcement for construction sites with large teams, frequent subcontractors and visitors, or complex layouts.

Highways and Traffic Management Teams

Highways and Traffic Management Teams

Reducing the elevated threats of high-risk live environments with continual monitoring of workforce PPE compliance.

Manufacturing, Logistics and Warehouse Sites

Manufacturing, Logistics and Warehouse Sites

Giving managers and supervisors the ability to monitor the usage of PPE across sites and workforces and within specific zones.

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Utilities and Civil Engineering Projects


Utilities and Civil Engineering Projects

Integrating PPE compliance within projects and developments with varied rules and policies across different areas.

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Rail and Infrastructure Sites

Rail and Infrastructure Sites

Implementing ongoing PPE detection for projects where safety compliance cannot be compromised, and enforcement is a priority. 

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Large Industrial Complexes

Large Industrial Complexes

Ensuring PPE policies are adhered to across expansive spaces and facilities with multiple entrances and limited options for manual supervision. 

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Principal Contractors

Principal Contractors

Providing the assurance that evidence of compliance is collated through PPE detection for review by HSE officials, insurance providers and clients. 

Key Features, How it Works and Installation

    Key Features of PPE Detection

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    Benefit from Real-Time Notifications of Non-Compliance

    Alerts can be sent to Cloud or Edge-connected devices immediately, enabling managers to take action, address issues, and enforce PPE policies.

    Collate Evidence of PPE Detection

    Businesses can provide access to snapshots of PPE non-compliance alerts and evidence of their systems’ effectiveness to demonstrate robust regulatory compliance.

    Significant Drops in Risks and Liabilities

    Employers have the peace of mind that they are proactively enforcing PPE usage, with reductions in liabilities, risks of non-compliance and the potential for serious accidents.

    100% Customisable to Your Parameters

    Set specific rules for each zone, eliminate false positives in low-risk areas, and ensure your AI-enabled systems monitor the exact PPE usage relevant to each setting.

    Connect PPE Detection to CCTV Surveillance

    PPE detection can be integrated with existing IP CCTV networks or installed alongside Clearway CCTV units.

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    How PPE Detection Works in Practice

    1. Clarifying PPE Rules and Policies

    Any business or site installing PPE detection cameras will need to have details of all requirements and policies in place, ensuring their monitoring solutions are programmed correctly.

    2. Adapting Monitoring by Zone or Risk

    AI-powered supervision is customised to each business or facility, with defined PPE requirements based on the risks within each part of the site or environment or stipulated per area.

    3. Fast Alerts of Suspected Non-Compliance

    Should there be a situation where an individual enters a covered area without the correct PPE, or appears to be disregarding PPE usage policies, the appointed managers or supervisors are swiftly informed. 

    4. Record Keeping and Enforcement

    Issues are recorded for audit purposes, alongside image captures for forward action, ensuring construction, highway and industrial firms can easily demonstrate compliance and be audit-ready at any point.

    What To Expect

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    Introducing PPE Detection to Your Site or Business

    1. Risk Assessment

    Almost all changes to security and workforce protection begin with a risk appraisal that sets out the real-world threats and dangers associated with non-compliance, ensuring PPE policies and enforcement protocols are fully up to date.

    2. Staff Training and Communication

    Businesses should ensure staff, subcontractors and other stakeholders are aware of the introduction of PPE detection, the benefits in terms of preventing accidents and near misses, and the expectations of compliance.

    3. System Configuration

    PPE detection can be retrofitted as an integration with existing surveillance assets or installed complete with CCTV cameras suited to outdoor construction sites or industrial complexes as necessary.

    4. Data Analysis

    Senior leadership can continue to collate data and reporting to ensure they have clarity about PPE compliance, any trends or patterns in non-adherence, and have tracked actions taken and outcomes achieved.

    Key Problems PPE Detection Can Solve


    For many organisations, the size and layout of complex developments and project sites make it impossible to manually verify that each individual is wearing the correct PPE at all times of the day, which is where PPE detection provides an effective solution.

    You’re Concerned That Workers Are Entering Your Site Without the Correct PPE and Creating a Serious Liability Risk


    Personnel, delivery drivers, and contractors might be ignoring rules around wearing hard hats, steel-toe-capped boots, and hi-vis vests, thereby elevating your risks as an employer or manager by an unacceptable margin.

    Incidents, Near-Misses or Safety Breaches Are Not Being Documented


    You’ve recognised dangerous gaps in compliance evidence collection and need a system that will ensure every reportable or potentially reportable event is properly recorded.

    You Cannot Manually Supervise or Check PPE Compliance


    As we’ve stated, it’s sometimes physically impossible to enforce PPE adherence, especially for supervisors responsible for large, complex, or multi-entry-point sites.

    You Require Real-Time Visibility of Safety Risks, But Have Outdated or Manual Reporting Processes


    Reliance on manual reporting and declarations is unreliable, and upgrading to automated, digital PPE detection delivers compelling improvements over outdated systems.

    Highways or Construction Staff Are Operating in High-Risk Environments Where Non-Compliance Is Life-Threatening


    You’re responsible for work teams with elevated risk and need to be 100% confident that everyone on site is fully complying with stringent PPE and safety protocols.

    You Need Accurate, Automated Evidence for Audit, Insurance or HSE Investigations


    Depending on your sector or site, you may have pre-planned inspections or be concerned about the likelihood of non-notified audits and need to be prepared for this with appropriate evidence at any point.

    You Have High Rates of Subcontractors or Temporary Workers With Inconsistent PPE Oversight


    Trainees, juniors, temporary hires, and subcontractors are subject to the same PPE rules as everyone else, and you need a way to ensure that enforcement and reporting are streamlined across your site.

    You Lack Control Over All Zones and Need to Avoid False Alerts


    False alarms in low-risk zones disrupt operations and waste resources, whereas advanced PPE detection ensures monitoring is customised to each zone and based on specific rules and parameters.

    You Need PPE Verification But Cannot Invest in or Manage Additional Staff


    You’re looking for a budget-friendly, always-on PPE detection system that won’t require additional time commitments or resources allocated from busy management teams.


    PPE detection is an appropriate resolution for all of these challenges, and if you’d like further advice about specific issues you may be dealing with, you are welcome to get in touch.

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    What Our Clients Say

    Fisher German LLP

    July 2025

    Great Service and Rapid Response

    I have been using Clearway for over 5 years. One of the standout features of Clearway is their rapid response time.

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    July 2025

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    The guys were very polite, friendly and professional in their whole attitude. They worked very hard & did a great job!- Can’t commend them enough!

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    July 2025

    Huge Thanks

    A huge amount of thanks goes to ‘Clearway’ for their exemplary conduct and unwavering commitment to the safety of my site management, site operatives and construction site.

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    Technical Features of PPE Detection

    Real-Time PPE Analytics


    Be immediately notified when workers are non-compliant, with alerts for instances when individuals are not wearing hi-vis or hard hats, both of which are common risk points.

    Automated Compliance Alerts


    Automated alerts ensure strong compliance with HSE, insurance, and audit expectations while preventing the risk of non-PPE usage being overlooked or forgotten.

    AI-Powered Detection Engine


    Filter out false alerts and serious health and safety issues instantly, with leading-edge technology that performs multi-site, whole-personnel checks continuously at a fraction of the cost of manual checks.

    Edge and Cloud Video Processing


    Remove latency and processing times with direct Edge data management or cloud-based video storage, as is most suitable to ensure secure data transmissions and immediate access.

    Custom PPE Rule Sets


    Define PPE requirements for each part of your site, with flexible detection rules tailored to your facility’s protocols and monitoring parameters for each area or project.

    Intelligent Detection Zones


    Augment real-time alerts for high-risk zones and spaces, with increased monitoring and PPE scrutiny for highway workers operating remotely, and AI-backed detection of anomalies in areas with elevated safety threats.

    High-Accuracy Snapshot Evidence


    Avoid false positives or ambiguity about non-compliance accusations with clear, high-resolution imagery and video footage to support alerts and disciplinary action.

    Seamless CCTV Integrations


    Combine PPE detection with Technology Towers, CCTV Analytics, Crowd Control Analytics and Access Controls to reinforce all-site safety standards and monitoring.

    Cloud Compliance Dashboard


    Access reports, footage, live feeds, and reporting from any location, with remote dashboards suitable for supervisors responsible for remote-working teams and on-site highways maintenance crews.

    Multi-Site Reporting Capability


    Cover multiple sites, facilities or construction zones simultaneously with location-specific monitoring parameters and collated information transmitted to one unified dashboard.

    API-Integrated


    PPE detection systems integrate easily with existing CCTV towers and surveillance solutions, with API compatibility to enable data exchange and information sharing between systems and devices.

    Automated Near-Miss Logging


    Ensure regulatory compliance with automated, accurate recording of all near-misses to further improve compliance, enforcement, and workforce education.

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    Why Choose Clearway for PPE Detection?

    Clearway has decades of expertise in safety management, security, and risk mitigation across some of the most demanding industrial, engineering, and construction environments. We provide cutting-edge AI-enabled PPE detection to keep workers and site visitors safe.

    Advanced Monitoring and PPE Compliance Enforcement for Construction Sites


    Construction sites and developments are high-risk settings, and PPE detection is essential to ensure non-compliance is never a factor, not least because the HSE recorded 35 fatalities in 2024/25, accounting for 28% of all at-work deaths.

    Risk Mitigation for Highway Workers Facing Elevated Safety Concerns


    National Highways recorded a steep rise in incursions, where vehicles enter protected road working zones, increasing 300% in 2024. Supervisors and managers have a duty of care to ensure all contractors and work teams are always equipped with and using the necessary PPE.

    Protection Against Prosecutions, Fines and Legal Fees


    Non-compliance with employer duties and legal responsibilities carries serious consequences, all of which PPE detection can help prevent. In the last 12 months, the safety executive has issued fines totalling over £33 million, with targeted action in areas such as machine safety, where cases and near-misses have been rising.

    Demonstrate Best Practice Standards in PPE Compliance Enforcement


    Businesses and workforce planners who implement PPE detection ensure compliance, and can take swift, decisive action to address non-compliance to rest assured that they are demonstrating their commitment to safe working.

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    What Do Our Security Experts Say?

    Understanding the benefits of PPE and liability insurance for your business can significantly reduce the risk of injury and claims in the construction sector. Wearing the correct PPE not only reduces workplace injuries and, in turn, absence, but also helps companies avoid prosecutions, fines, and legal fees.

    We work with clients of all sizes across sectors and can provide tailored guidance on request, particularly for those seeking assurance on GDPR and data protection compliance, and clients in need of video-based analytics to enhance safety management.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which Types of PPE Can the System Detect?


    Advanced AI-enabled detection can identify a broad range of PPE items, devices, and clothing, always programmed to your requirements. This can include hard hats, safety footwear, protective clothing, high-visibility garments and vests, and other protective gear you may use on your site.

    How Accurate Is the AI Detection?


    AI detection is highly accurate and continuously scans large workforces, complex layouts, and multiple areas throughout the working day or over the programmed timeframe. This ensures that supervisors and managers don’t have the time burden of manually monitoring compliance at all times, and instead receive automated alerts supported by video evidence.

    Can I Set Different PPE Rules for Different Zones?


    Of course – it’s very normal for businesses and construction sites to have different PPE requirements, with stricter rules for high-risk work areas and more general rules for areas away from work phases, heavy machinery, excavations, and heat sources.

    How Quickly Are Alerts Sent?


    Alerts are transmitted automatically and immediately, enabling supervisors and management within the group to intervene, rather than reviewing retrospective reports that include PPE non-compliance incidents that have already occurred.

    Can We Export Compliance Reports for HSE or Insurers?


    Absolutely, and having clear, documented reporting for inspectors and auditors may be paramount, especially for businesses concerned about their liabilities arising from legal notices, enforcement actions, or fines.

    Audit trails show when alerts were issued, the reasons, and captures of the non-compliance issue, and can be used to evidence the action taken by the responsible party to enforce PPE adherence and prevent recurrence.

    Does it Work in Low-Light or Night-Time Conditions?


    Yes, we can recommend camera units equipped with infrared night vision to ensure high-definition, crystal-clear video capture and processing regardless of lighting conditions.

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