Detection · PPE access control

PPE detection system for gates, machines and lone workers

SPARK checks hard hats and hi-vis vests at the entrance, stops machines when someone steps into the danger zone and calls for help when a worker falls. One AI box, up to four cameras.

Up to 4 cameras per AI boxIR night visionSMS / email alerts
Worker at a PPE checkpoint where the camera recognises hard hat, hi-vis vest, gloves and safety shoes

Detection & collision avoidance

A PPE detection system does the check a supervisor would do at the gate, at every gate and on every shift. SPARK by AVALTAR uses AI image recognition to see whether a person is wearing the required PPE, and the gate, turnstile or door responds: green and open, or red and closed.

The same platform goes further. It combines AI with LoRa and UWB wireless communication, connects to PLCs, sirens, beacons and speakers, and sends notifications by SMS or email. Zones, the objects to detect and the action to take can all be reconfigured on site.

How SPARK PPE detection works

  1. Choose

    Select the zones, the objects to detect and the action for each case.

  2. Detect

    A compact AI box analyses up to four cameras at once, with IR night vision for dark areas.

  3. Decide

    Your rules decide what happens: allow, deny, warn or call for help.

  4. Act

    Outputs drive the gate, a PLC, a siren or beacon, a speaker, or send an SMS or email.

What automated PPE checks give you

  • Consistent checks

    Every person, every entry, every shift, without relying on someone to stand at the door.

  • Machines that stop for people

    Robots, machines, lifts and cranes can stop automatically when a person enters their zone.

  • Help for lone workers

    No movement or a fall triggers an alert to HSE or managers by SMS or email.

  • Works in the dark

    IR night vision cameras keep detection running in poorly lit areas.

  • Reconfigurable on site

    Change zones, detected objects and actions as your rules or layout change.

Technical data

Cameras per AI boxUp to 4 at a time
Night visionIR cameras
TechnologiesAI image recognition, LoRa, UWB
NotificationsSMS, email
OutputsPLC, siren/beacon, speaker and other predefined peripherals

Three areas, one platform

  • Access control

    Hard hat and vest detection at gates, turnstiles and restricted entrances. No vest, no helmet: no entry.

  • Machine control

    Automatic stop of robots, machines, lifting equipment or cranes when a person enters the zone.

  • Lone-worker control

    Detection of a fall or lack of movement, followed by an SOS message to HSE.

  • People-density reporting

    Reports on how many people are present in an area, as part of prevention.

Companies that trust Horus on their sites

Coca-Cola HBC Eviosys Hatzopoulos Heracles Group KAFKAS Kyknos Metlen Energy & Metals Mondelez Olympos PepsiCo Rodopi SOL Group Sunlight Symetal Syngenta Thrace Group Tyras

Frequently asked questions

Which PPE can SPARK detect?

The classic gate check is helmets and hi-vis vests. SPARK can be adapted to detect other objects in other areas, so we confirm the detection targets against your PPE rules during the survey.

Does it work at night or in dark areas?

Yes. The cameras have IR night vision, so detection also works in dark environments.

Can it connect to our turnstiles or PLC?

SPARK has predefined outputs for PLCs, sirens, beacons and speakers, and can send SMS and email notifications. Integration with your gate or turnstile is planned during the design stage.

What about GDPR and employee privacy?

Camera systems that can identify people fall under the GDPR and the EDPB Guidelines 3/2019. In Greece, Article 27 of Law 4624/2019 requires that workplace video is necessary to protect people and property, that employees are informed in writing and that footage is not used to evaluate performance. We help you configure the system and notices accordingly.

What does a PPE detection system cost?

It depends on the number of entrances, cameras and outputs. After a free site survey you receive a detailed quote with specifications and a schedule.

Put a PPE check on every entrance

Book a free site survey. We look at your gates, machines and lone-worker areas and propose the SPARK set-up that fits your rules.

Show us the spot that worries you most

Book a free site survey. We assess the risk, simulate the solution in your own facility and give you a clear, detailed quote.