I. Challenge: Safety Pressure in an FMCG Manufacturing Environment
A fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) factory employs hundreds of workers in shifts, operates numerous chemical-intensive areas, uses high-speed machinery, and has a rigorous quality control system. Compliance with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is mandatory to ensure worker safety and maintain factory operations.
However, management and the EHS department face various challenges, including:
- Workers forgetting or failing to bring PPE into production areas.
- Manual monitoring cannot cover all time and locations.
- It is difficult to thoroughly control access points to labs and chemical areas.
- PPE compliance reporting is fragmented and relies heavily on human input.
The factory needs an automated, accurate solution that, most importantly, does not disrupt operations.
II. i-Soft’s PPE Monitoring Device: i-PPE
After research and evaluation, the management team selected i-PPE. This is a PPE inspection device integrating AI technology developed by i-Soft Joint Stock Company. The i-PPE device is deployed at:
- Laboratory entrances/exits and quality control areas
- Dangerous machinery using chemicals
- Production areas requiring mandatory PPE
The device is permanently mounted on the wall or integrated directly with machines/doors, allowing for:
- Real-time identification of whether workers are wearing PPE
- Only allowing doors to be opened or machines to operate when workers are fully wearing PPE
- Immediate alerts upon detection of violations
III. How i-PPE Works in F&B factory
The inspection process is completely automated:
- Workers approach the lab door or the machinery.
- i-PPE uses cameras to identify the PPE (helmet, goggles, gloves, protective clothing, etc.).
- If the requirements are met, the system allows the door to be opened or the machine to be used.
- If PPE is missing, the system warns and refuses operation.
All of this happens in just a few seconds, without interrupting work while ensuring safety compliance.
IV. Factory Report After Implementing i-PPE:
After a period of operation, the factory observed significant changes:
- Workers’ PPE compliance awareness improved thanks to automated controls.
- Significantly reduced PPE violations at entry/exit points.
- The EHS department reduced its manual inspection workload.
- PPE compliance data was clearly recorded, facilitating reporting and audits.
More importantly, i-PPE helped the factory shift from passive to proactive, data-driven safety monitoring.
V. i-PPE is the foundation for safety strategies in FMCG factories.
In consumer goods manufacturing environments, where speed and safety go hand in hand, i-PPE acts as an automated safety control layer, helping factories:
- Reduce accident risks
- Maintain compliance with safety regulations
- Standardize EHS processes
- And, more importantly, be ready to expand to Safety AI solutions and data-driven safety strategies.
Learn more about i-PPE – i-Soft’s AI-integrated PPE inspection solution from i-Soft. Contact us to see a demo of a real-world implementation in your factory.
