In an industry where working at height is common, fall prevention is not just a safety measure—it’s a life-saving priority. That’s why it’s critical to go beyond traditional PPE and integrate advanced emergency response solutions like Safeguard’s COMPASS Pro.
This cutting-edge, wearable emergency response system (ERS) is specifically designed to prevent tragedy by detecting falls in real-time and automatically alerting emergency contacts when a worker is in trouble.
Identifying the Real Issue
Everyone on a job site knows falls are a risk, but there are some gaps in safety plans. What’s often missing is:
- Technology adoption – Safety gear hasn’t always kept pace with construction innovations.
- Awareness and training – Workers may lack access to the latest tools or don’t know how to use them.
- Response delays – Even if a fall is witnessed, help may take too long to arrive without location-specific alerts.
Enter COMPASS Pro, a wearable ERS that monitors the environment, detects falls instantly, and sends a real-time alert with GPS location to supervisors and emergency responders. It's small, non-disruptive, and can be easily attached to a hard hat—making it a smart upgrade for any safety protocol.
Real-World Scenario: One Fall, One Alert, One Saved Life
A subcontractor is performing roof work on a three-story commercial building. He loses footing near the edge and falls to a lower platform behind scaffolding, out of sight, and is injured.
Without COMPASS Pro, no one realizes he’s down for what could be a life altering amount of time. With COMPASS Pro however, the fall is detected instantly, and automatically triggers an emergency alert. His site manager receives the alert on their mobile device along with his exact location. The team mobilizes immediately, and emergency medical services are called within minutes. The worker received care in time and walked out of the hospital a few days later.
Why COMPASS Pro Works for Modern Construction
COMPASS Pro isn’t just another wearable—it’s designed for construction workers, by safety experts:
- Easy to wear and use – Clips onto any hard hat or alternate location with mounting accessories.
- Minimal training required – Workers can be up and running in minutes.
- Instant fall detection – Sends alerts the moment a fall occurs.
- Real-time location awareness – Speeds up rescue and reduces injury severity.
Whether on a high-rise, scaffolding, or uneven terrain, workers gain peace of mind knowing that if something goes wrong, they won’t be alone. Integrating COMPASS Pro into your fall prevention strategy means you’re not just reacting to accidents—you’re actively working to prevent them and respond faster when they occur.
