Study, design, and development of a smart safety helmet

Vijayakumaran, Thinesh (2020) Study, design, and development of a smart safety helmet. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The underground mining industry is pivotal to the world’s economy. However, it is not one of the safest industries to work in. The life of miners is always at stake. This project attempts to help the miners in distress so that they receive immediate help. The helmet used by the miner can be improved by adding necessary sensors, which will help in monitoring the health condition of the miner wirelessly using the LoRa (Long Range) communication network. Whenever the load felt on the helmet or the helmet hits hard on any rough surface and the threshold value exceeded, a distress alarm will be sent to the Control Room through the wireless network. When a distress alarm received at the Control Room, officials from the room can send in a medical team. The miner’s supervisor and miners in neighboring rooms can be informed so that they can help voluntarily. However, a reset button can be used by the miner if there are no major injuries and the miner in the safe condition. On the other hand, a panic button also placed in the helmet so that the miner can alert the Control Room if there are any serious injuries to them, neighboring miners, or any abnormal condition in the working environment. Thus, the proposed product ensures the safety and reliable wireless communication inside the underground mines.

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