Dutiful Drones

Living in the age of technology, it can be difficult to keep up with major changes and updates. This rings true for technology in general, but keeping up with the advances in your industry could mean life saving changes can be implemented.

One such device is making huge changes in the OHS sector; the drone. Once popular as a recreational or videography tool, these versatile gadgets have been adapted and developed in order to fulfill various roles. From farming to mining, drones have had a massive impact on the safety of some tasks.

Navigating confined spaces, entering dangerous atmospheres and dispensing harmful chemicals are just a few functions drones are useful for. A drone was recently deployed in Limpopo in order to assist in diagnosing damage levels. This eliminated the need to send a human into an environment where the danger levels are unknown.

Drones can also be used to collect important data such as videos and photographs of dangerous to reach areas. Another useful application of drones is during incident investigation and accessing potentially unstable structures. Drones can be deployed to the area of the incident to take photos safely while also minimizing the risk of incident scene contamination. Some drones are fitted with thermal imaging, leading to even more possibilities in detection and monitoring.

So, do not discount technology such as the drone when making health and safety related decisions. Adding a reputable drone operating company to your resource list opens up more opportunities for consultants and businesses alike.