Development of a Real-Time IoT-Based Workplace Safety and Space Management System

The client faces difficulties in monitoring staff interactions and maintaining social distancing protocols within large office environments. There is a need for a real-time system that can detect proximity between individuals, trigger alerts to promote safe distances, and enable rapid contact tracing following health incidents. Additionally, scaling such solutions efficiently to accommodate a growing workforce while ensuring data security presents a significant challenge.

A mid-sized enterprise specializing in office-based services seeking to implement IoT solutions for workspace management and health safety compliance.

• Develop a scalable platform capable of real-time detection of staff proximity and interactions within office spaces.
• Enable immediate alerts for staff members who approach within a specified safe distance (e.g., 2 meters), to promote social distancing.
• Implement a contact tracing system to identify and notify individuals who have been near a confirmed positive case swiftly.
• Design a user-friendly interface for office managers and staff to facilitate effortless system engagement and monitoring.
• Ensure robust security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect sensitive health and personnel data.
• Support large-scale deployment with high performance and real-time data processing capabilities, adaptable to organizational growth.

• Sensor-based detection of staff proximity within designated workspace areas.
• Real-time auditory and visual alerts for proximity breaches (within 2 meters).
• A contact tracing module to identify and notify individuals based on interaction data.
• A responsive, user-friendly frontend dashboard for office management and staff interaction.
• Backend infrastructure supporting large-scale data processing and event handling.
• Encryption and access controls to secure sensitive health and location data.
• Regulatory compliance features for health data management and reporting.

• Sensor hardware management platforms
• Health data reporting systems
• Access control and security systems
• Notification and alert management services

• Real-time processing with minimal latency to ensure timely alerts
• Scalability to support increasing number of users and data points
• High availability to ensure continuous monitoring
• Security measures including encryption and strict access controls
• Compliance with relevant health data protection regulations

Implementation of the IoT-based proximity and contact tracing system will enhance workplace safety by providing real-time monitoring and alerts, thereby reducing the risk of health violations. It is expected to facilitate rapid contact tracing, improve compliance with health guidelines, and support large-scale deployment without performance degradation, ultimately leading to safer work environments and increased organizational confidence.