April 17, 2025
The project aims to enhance workplace safety by developing a digital occupational health and safety (OHS) system integrated into access control points, capable of automatically detecting personal protective equipment (PPE).
Using advanced sensor technology and multiple cameras, the system reliably identifies PPE—such as helmets, goggles, masks, ear protection, and even specialized items like metal-lined shoes—and verifies personnel identity regardless of position or height. If necessary equipment is missing, access is denied, and clear indicators specify the required PPE on a dedicated panel.
The innovation of the KMControl system to be developed lies in its automated PPE recognition, combined person identification, and digital documentation of compliance checks, significantly streamlining OHS processes and record-keeping. By reducing manual oversight, the system not only enforces safety protocols more effectively but also provides accurate logging and enhanced reliability under challenging conditions, including face coverage.
The system will be targeted primarily at international real estate developers, construction companies, office building operators, and secondarily at industries where the use of personal protective equipment is of paramount importance, such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food processing. KMControl will offer a versatile, market-ready solution for safety-conscious organizations.
The project will be carried out by the team of Dr. Árpád Beszédes in consortium with KLÍMA-MAX Ltd.
You can read more about the project in Hungarian on the University’s website!