Implementing Video Analytics Systems as an Element of Improving Safety Culture

From Recording to Prevention: The Evolution of Safety Culture

The development of safety culture at enterprises is a journey from simple rule compliance to the deep integration of safety principles into all work processes. Vyacheslav Kozlov, Director of the Nuclear, Radiation, Industrial Safety and Ecology Department at TVEL JSC, shares the experience of a company that has gone from the basic implementation of management systems to the creation of a comprehensive digital ecosystem. The speaker explains how the transition from a reactive approach (post-factum incident investigation) to a proactive one (preventing violations) became possible thanks to modern video analytics technologies.

The ASVIOT Project: Machine Vision Guarding Safety

A key element of digital transformation in the field of HSE was the ASVIOT project (Automated System for Detecting HSE Incidents). The presentation details the functionality of the system, which uses machine vision for continuous monitoring of production sites. The system is trained to recognize:

• Absence or improper use of PPE: helmets, workwear, respirators, and safety glasses are recorded with high accuracy, allowing for a prompt response to violations.
• Hazardous situations: worker falls, smoke, fires, and atypical loud noises are instantly transmitted to the operator to take action.
• Geofence control: the system tracks unauthorized access to hazardous areas, monitors compliance with rules for joint work execution, and patrol routes.

Implementing such a system reduces the workload on HSE specialists by automating the routine viewing of video archives and shifts the focus to incident prevention.

Smart Bracelets: Personal Control and Prompt Communication

In addition to video cameras, the project includes the use of wearable devices — smart bracelets. The speaker demonstrates by example how these devices expand the system's capabilities:

• Condition monitoring: bracelets record prolonged immobility of a worker, which may indicate an accident.
• Two-way communication: the operator can send a text or vibration notification to the worker (for example, a requirement to wear PPE or leave a hazardous area), and the worker can send an alarm signal by pressing a button.
• Localization: pinpointing the exact location of an employee inside complex production facilities is critical for a prompt response in emergency situations.

Overcoming Barriers: Specifics of High-Security Facilities

The implementation of large-scale digital projects often faces infrastructure limitations. Vyacheslav Kozlov notes that at high-security enterprises, the use of standard wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, mobile devices) is often prohibited. To solve this problem, the company sought alternative data transmission methods, including radar technologies, to ensure reliable system operation without violating information security requirements.

What you will learn from this webinar:

• How to integrate video analytics into an existing HSE management system?
• What types of violations and hazardous situations can machine vision effectively recognize?
• How to organize the work of system operators to process a large flow of events and minimize false alarms?
• What alternative data transmission technologies can be used at enterprises with strict security regimes?
• How to train neural networks in real production conditions to improve recognition accuracy?