Wearable Wireless Protective Gear for Human Safety with Emergency Panic Switch

Abstract

Worker safety in hazardous environments such as industries, construction sites, and electrical zones remains a major concern despite the availability of conventional protective measures. Delays in detecting danger and responding to emergencies often lead to serious injuries or loss of life. To address this issue, this project presents a Wearable Wireless Protective Gear for Human Safety with an Emergency Panic Switch, designed to provide immediate and reliable assistance during critical situations. The proposed system consists of a wearable transmitter unit and a receiver unit connected to the main control system. The wearable device is equipped with sensors to monitor abnormal conditions such as unsafe voltage levels and includes a panic switch for manual activation during emergencies. When a hazardous situation is detected automatically or the panic switch is pressed, the system sends a wireless alert signal to the receiver unit. The receiver then performs necessary actions, such as cutting off the power supply and activating an alarm to alert nearby personnel.

Introduction

Worker safety in industrial and construction environments remains a major concern due to exposure to hazards like electricity and machinery, along with delays in emergency response. Traditional safety systems lack real-time monitoring, creating a need for smarter solutions.

The proposed system is a wearable wireless protective device with both automatic hazard detection and a manual panic switch. It consists of a transmitter unit (worn by the worker) with sensors, a microcontroller, and communication modules, and a receiver unit that controls actions like alarms or power cutoff.

The system operates in two modes:

• Automatic mode, where sensors detect unsafe conditions (e.g., voltage leaks) and trigger alerts.
• Manual mode, where the worker can activate a panic switch in emergencies.

Once a threat is detected, signals are transmitted wirelessly (via RF or Bluetooth) to the receiver, enabling immediate response.

Testing showed that the system effectively detects hazards, sends rapid alerts, and successfully prevents accidents by actions like cutting off power. Overall, it improves safety through real-time monitoring and quick emergency response.

Conclusion

The Wearable Wireless Protective Gear for Human Safety with Emergency Panic Switch presents an effective and practical solution to enhance safety in hazardous working environments. This project successfully demonstrates how wearable technology, combined with wireless communication, can be used to provide immediate assistance during emergency situations.

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Copyright

Copyright © 2026 Mr. Mayur Balpande, Mr. Kunal Wandile, Mr. Harsh Dandekar, Mr. Ankit Meshram , Mr. Pawan Ghormade. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.