Tended develops a geofencing solution that utilizes wearable technology and behavioural science to create virtual safe zones on worksites, providing alerts when workers approach hazardous areas. This system enhances safety in high-risk industries by ensuring teams remain within designated safe boundaries, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.
Funding
$8.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
In safety-critical industries such as rail and construction, accidental entry into hazardous zones or deviations from safe working limits can lead to serious injuries, fatalities, and project delays. Traditional safety measures often lack the precision and real-time responsiveness needed to prevent these incidents effectively.
Solution
Tended provides a geofencing and wearable technology solution that creates virtual safe zones on worksites to prevent accidents and improve operational efficiency. The system uses high-precision positioning to define virtual boundaries and alert workers in real-time when they approach or breach these safe zones. By integrating behavioral science principles, Tended enhances safety awareness and promotes safer behaviors among teams. The platform offers a comprehensive view of worksite activity, enabling proactive risk management and reducing the potential for incidents such as collisions, near misses, and equipment irregularities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes organizations in safety-critical industries such as rail, construction, and utilities, specifically those responsible for track worker safety, worksite management, and project delivery.
Features
- Centimeter-level accuracy in geofencing without requiring additional on-site infrastructure
- Wearable devices that provide immediate alerts to workers when they approach or breach safe zone boundaries
- Real-time monitoring of worker, plant, and equipment locations via an online dashboard
- Customizable geofence zones that can be quickly adjusted as project needs evolve
- Integration of behavioral science to increase safety awareness and promote safer behaviors
- Geotagging functionality for accurate placement of worksite marker boards and other critical protection equipment
- Reporting and analytics tools to track compliance, identify potential risks, and support incident investigations