Category: ARINAlert

Category: ARINAlert

Building a business case for engineering controls
Image October 20, 2020 ARINAlert Jay Oppenheim

Engineering Controls are used in scenarios where workplace hazards cannot be completely eliminated. They sit somewhere in the middle of the Hierarchy of Controls. The elimination of hazards through the construction of physical barriers or offsetting of schedules so that pedestrians and equipment do not share the same path is the most effective means. Personal

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BLE vs UWB – Which Social Distancing Technology is Right for You?
Image July 31, 2020 ARINAlert Harish Balakrishnan

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is a common method used for communication between two (or more) devices. Everyday examples include having your smart phone connect to your car’s entertainment system or a wireless external headset. Besides providing communication between devices, BLE can also be used for positioning by determine the approximate distance between the devices. Positioning

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Introducing SocialDistancer
Image June 20, 2020 ARINAlert Jay Oppenheim

As companies continue to either open up again or ramp up their activities, there still remains the need for social distancing in order to prevent a second wave of infections and threatening another shutdown. According the latest CDC guidance, the virus is thought to spread mainly from person to person: Between people who are in

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Will social distancing alerts become a thing?
Image April 22, 2020 ARINAlert Jay Oppenheim

Over the past few weeks, we have been surprised at the flurry of inquiries around social distancing. People are asking if we can alert workers when someone enters their bubble, or safe zone, generally accepted as 6 feet. The desire for a solution must be strong as people are finding our website and making the

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Keeping your distance
Image March 17, 2020 ARINAlert Jay Oppenheim

The COVID-19 pandemic has made us acutely aware of “social distancing”. We here at ARIN Technologies believe that keeping your distance is always a good thing. There are several factors to consider when determining a safe distance from a forklift: Forklift speed Forklift size and weight Picking height Load size and type First, consider the

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Until people can be completely removed from the dangers of heavy machinery …
Image February 26, 2020 ARINAlert Jay Oppenheim

Over the past few years, we have met many fascinating people in the warehouse industry. It always amazes us to see how things are made and transported. Each factory and distribution center is unique and fascinating, with impressive logistics, synchronization and size.   Despite the differences, everyone is genuinely concerned about safety. We hear repeatedly

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