
White Paper
AI Edge Analytics for
Industrial Safety & HSE
A technical guide to deploying AI-powered video analytics for workplace safety in industrial environments. Covers on-camera processing architecture, HSE-specific functions, privacy compliance, cybersecurity and a step-by-step pilot methodology.
What's inside
- Edge AI architecture — why processing belongs on the camera
- PPE Detection — 9 attributes, local model customization
- Behavioral analysis — running, falling, loitering, smoking in ATEX zones
- Perimeter protection & people counting
- Thermal monitoring & fire prevention
- ANPR & vehicle access control
- Smart forensic search & privacy masking
- GDPR, DPIA and workplace surveillance regulations
- Cybersecurity — encryption, authentication, secure boot
- ONVIF compatibility & VMS integration
- Pilot deployment methodology with KPIs
Key takeaways
- AI analytics run on a dedicated processor inside each camera — no GPU servers, no per-channel licenses
- PPE detection covers 9 equipment types with 98% accuracy under standard conditions
- Privacy masking runs in real time while analytics continue beneath the mask
- The system operates autonomously during network outages — cameras and NVR work independently
- VMS platforms (Milestone, Genetec) integrate via ONVIF but are not required for HSE functions
- Includes a structured pilot methodology with measurable KPIs and false-negative assessment
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