In the industrial production environment, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is always the first line of defense to help workers avoid injuries, accidents and occupational risks.

However, despite the importance of PPE, in reality, many factories still have the following situations:

• Workers forget to wear full PPE when entering the production area.
• Some people wear the wrong type of PPE or wear it incorrectly.
• Supervisors cannot observe 100% of the work shift, especially in many locations or during the night shift.

As a result, just a small mistake – for example, missing gloves, not wearing goggles when welding, or forgetting a mask in the clean room – can lead to unfortunate incidents for both workers and the production line.

I. Current status of PPE monitoring in factories

Although most businesses have strict regulations on PPE, the control method still mainly relies on manual observation or conventional cameras. This causes many limitations:

In the context of factories shifting to digital transformation and safety automation, the application of AI in PPE monitoring is becoming an inevitable trend.

II. New solution – PPE monitoring device from i-Soft Joint Stock Company

To help businesses control PPE quickly, accurately and automatically, i-Soft develops i-PPE – a PPE testing device integrated with AI technology.

1. What is i-PPE?

i-PPE is a smart PPE testing device, fixed at the entrance/exit area of ​​the factory, clean room or dangerous machinery, to automatically check whether workers are wearing full PPE or not before being allowed to work.

2. How i-PPE works:

• When a worker enters the scanning area, the AI ​​camera analyzes the image in real time.
• The system recognizes each type of PPE: hat, gloves, glasses, mask, protective clothing, etc.
• If PPE is missing → warning light or error sound, not allowing access/machine operation.
• If PPE is sufficient → the system automatically opens the door, allowing operation.

All inspection data is saved, helping managers monitor and report the safety compliance level of each area or group of workers.

III. Practical application of i-PPE

Read more about different solution: Safety AI CCTV 

IV. Outstanding benefits when deploying i-PPE

1. Enhance safety compliance

Automatically detect missing PPE – ensure all workers are 100% checked before working.

2. Save on monitoring personnel

Reduce the workload for HSE, security and safety management teams. The device operates continuously 24/7 without fatigue.

3. Easy reporting & retrieval

Records inspection data, images, time – supports incident investigation or safety KPI assessment.

4. Easy integration into existing systems

Can be connected to automatic doors, access cards, machinery systems or safety management software.

5. Create a proactive safety culture

More than just inspection, i-PPE helps raise worker awareness – because they know that PPE compliance is strictly checked every day.

V. i-PPE – The first step in the journey of digital transformation of factory safety

Occupational safety is not just about compliance – it is the foundation of sustainable operation.

With i-PPE, businesses can:

• Make safety an automated process, independent of humans.
• Generate real data for continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Enhance professional image, ready for international standards on EHS & ESG.

👉 Contact i-Soft Joint Stock Company for consultation and practical experience of i-PPE solution today.