Tag: CCTV analytics

Staff Watch CCTV.

Not Big Brother

Watching over staff is not all about making sure they are doing their job. Under recent regulation it has become law that employer’s ensure that their staff are safe at work.

How can this be achieved?

IP cameras can provide a simple ,cost effective solution to ensure employers can meet their legal obligations and make sure their staff are safe at work ,especially when they are in a relatively isolated situation .

Examples of dangerous situations.

Shop workers.

security guards.

cashiers.

NHS staff.

receptionists.

The list goes on . All these people are exposed at times to public anger or frustration and this can put them in danger.

So how can they be protected?

Simple measures can be put in place to ensure they are able to communicate with the outside world should they feel exposed to danger. The panic button is an easy solution and very effective. IP cameras that are able to be Integrated to analytics can generate alarms and raise a response if required. The analytics can be programmed to generate alarms when they detect unusual movement such as a violent struggle or a person in area where they should not normally be.

The employer.

The bottom line is, the employer must care enough to protect his staff . With the advent of some very clever integrated CCTV systems, linked to audible devices that work on VOIP,  IP security solutions are  now available and these can now be linked to central stations in order to raise an alarm.

Conclusion.

Staffwatch, using IP CCTV will help to prevent attacks and ensure help can be raised if things do escalate. CCTV integrated to PA buttons and mobile pda solutions will definitely make sure staff are kept safer.

 

FLIR Thermal Imaging camera

FLIR VSR-6

FLIR have just released their new VSR-6 thermal imaging camera.  This camera is specifically aimed at the mainstream CCTV market. FLIR  have been able to do this at a very competitive price because there is becoming more demand to integrate this type of technology into an integrated CCTV solution resulting in high volume production.

Why thermal imaging?

The benefits of thermal imaging have long been known but have historically only been able to be afforded in extremely high security scenarios such as military bases and airports. However FLIR have recognised the need for a lightweight model that can fit into a CCTV project especially one that takes in perimeter boundaries in areas where there is absolutely no lighting.

Image quality

The VSR-6 is capable of delivering crisp and clear images at 160 x 120 pixels. It uses 6.3mm wide angle lens  enabling a good field of view approx 52 degrees so enables the operator to have a good situational awareness. It is IP 66 rated and operates between -32 degrees C and + 55 degrees C so it is capable of operating almost anywhere.

Absolute darkness .

Of course the reasons for using thermal images are now becoming even more apparent with the advent of CCTV analytics. Analytics fail to work in zero light conditions and this is a nightmare for system designers but now thermal cameras are affordable they can be added into the specification. Of course other benefits over traditional  CCTV cameras is the thermal solution will work in extremely dusty conditions as well as fog and smoke.