Our Case StudiesHAVSafe is an intelligent, AI-enabled wearable developed by Softlabs Group to protect workers from Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). It enables real-time vibration exposure tracking, health monitoring and proactive alerts for enhanced safety and compliance
Construction / Industrial Safety
Enterprise Safety Wearable + Companion App
Agile Scrum
Cross-platform:Android & iOS mobile apps, plus cloud dashboard
FP McCann UK, a foremost construction materials manufacturer, partnered with Softlabs Group to design a next-generation wearable safety solution. Their goal: prevent vibration-related injuries, promote worker well-being and streamline compliance through innovative technology.
UK
Exposure to high-vibration tools puts workers at serious risk of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Globally, the prevalence among such exposed workers averages around 50%, with some groups reporting rates from 6% up to 100%, depending on exposure intensity and duration. Moreover, in the U.S., an estimated 1.2 million workers are potentially exposed to hand‑arm vibration—particularly in sectors like construction and manufacturing .
Standards such as the UK’s Control of Vibration at Work Regulations (2005) legally require employers to manage vibration exposure risks from handheld power equipment. Yet, manual tracking remains impractical and often inaccurate, leaving employers vulnerable to non-compliance, health risks and potential legal liability. This underscores the demand for automated, data-driven wearable safety solutions.
Traditional safety oversight struggles with delayed recognition of fatigue or accidents—wearables can close that gap. A recent review shows that wearable technologies improve ergonomic conditions by about 38% compared to traditional methods in industrial settings. That means better prevention of injuries, faster incident response, and stronger operational continuity.
Softlabs Group delivered HAVSafe, an AI-enabled smartwatch safety wearable engineered specifically for vibration-heavy construction environments. It features:
Manual, unreliable monitoring of vibration exposure
Fatigue and stress overlooked
Delayed or no accident response
Poor compliance tracking
No personalization for tool use
Integrated smartwatch accelerometer for continuous, ISO-compliant tracking
Added AI-driven vitals monitoring with fatigue alerts
Enabled fall/impact detection with immediate alerts
Built cloud dashboard with audit-ready reports and exposure history
Devised tool-based tracking with safe-use recommendations
Enabled early warnings, reducing HAVS risks on site.
Supported adherence to ISO vibration exposure regulations.
Fewer health-related disruptions and better scheduling.
Empowered supervisors with actionable safety metrics
Potential for adaptation in military environments for field law enforcement and telemedicine.
Always-on tracking with real-time hazard alerts.
Monitors vitals to prevent overexertion.
Immediate help dispatched when needed.
Custom safe-use thresholds per tool.
Multi-channel alerts delivered via watch, dashboard and supervisor interfaces.
Detailed exposure trends and compliance-ready logs.
Same data, tiered visibility for workers and supervisors.
Improving workplace ergonomics and reducing strain through smart monitoring.
Tracking worker vitals to manage fatigue and ensure on-site safety.
Providing continuous vibration exposure data for compliance and risk control.
Detecting falls instantly and alerting supervisors for rapid response.
Enhancing protection in high-risk sites with real-time safety alerts
Smartwatch with
accelerometer
heart rate
SpO₂ sensors
AI models
Cloud backend
Real-time dashboards
Aligned with all key ISO and occupational health standards
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FAQs
HAVSafe is a smartwatch-based wearable that protects workers from vibration-related injuries. It is built for industries such as construction, mining, oil & gas, manufacturing and even defense units where high-vibration tools are regularly used.
The device continuously measures vibration intensity and duration against ISO-defined safety thresholds. Workers receive alerts before reaching unsafe exposure levels, helping them take breaks and avoid overexposure.
Yes, It also tracks vital signs like heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO₂) levels. This allows early detection of fatigue, stress, or abnormal vitals, adding another layer of safety beyond vibration monitoring.
HAVSafe is equipped with fall and impact detection. If a worker falls or suffers a sudden impact, the device sends instant alerts to supervisors or emergency contacts, enabling faster response times.
All data is uploaded securely to the cloud. Employers can access dashboards that provide historical exposure records, compliance audit reports and safety analytics. This simplifies ISO compliance and reduces legal risks.
Yes, HAVSafe logs tool type, vibration intensity and usage duration, then calculates safe working limits per tool. Workers get personalized recommendations and supervisors can adapt safety policies accordingly.
Absolutely. Each worker has a unique profile and role-based dashboards allow supervisors to view overall trends while keeping individual data secure. This makes the solution suitable for both small teams and large enterprises.
For infantry units, HAVSafe ensures soldiers stay within safe vibration exposure, monitors their vitals in remote conditions, detects accidents and supports integration with telemedicine systems. This improves readiness and reduces downtime in field operations.
It combines a QMI8658 6-axis accelerometer, heart rate and SpO₂ sensors, AI-driven analytics and a secure cloud dashboard for reporting. All features are aligned with ISO Hand-Arm Vibration standards.
