AUTOMATED MONITORING AND CONTROL OF SAFETY IN A PRODUCTION AREA

摘要

A machine vision process (18) monitors and controls safe working practice in a production area (12) by capturing and processing image data relative to personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by individuals, movement of various articles, and movement - related conformations of individuals and other objects in the production area. The data is analyzed to determine whether there is a violation of a predetermined minimum threshold image, movement, or conformation value for a predetermined threshold period of time. The determination of a safety violation triggers computer activation of a safety control device. The process is carried out using a system including an image data capturing device (16), a computer (18) and computer- readable program code, and a safety control device (22).