Honeywell’s Connected Worker system uses RFID tags to connect safety equipment

Honeywell has introduced Connected Worker, a method for connecting existing inventory of PPE—such as hard hats, fall protection gear, gloves, ladders, and fire extinguishers—using Honeywell’s cloud-based Safety Suite software and ultrahigh radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.

The tags, which can be attached to any safety equipment, are designed to withstand tough conditions. They can be scanned directly into the software so that equipment can be tracked for usage, maintenance, and training.

Three types of tags are available: one that adheres to flat, nonmetallic surfaces; one that can be mounted to metallic surfaces; and a sealed, rigid tag that can be attached to devices with irregular or odd-sized surfaces.