For safety on the construction site and efficient evacuation in an emergency
Energie 360° AG
Key data
Year
2024
Siren type
4x single speakers
Client
Energie 360° AG
For safety on the construction site and efficient evacuation in an emergency
As part of its safety measures, Energie 360° AG realised that it needed a solution to quickly alert and evacuate its construction workers and employees in an emergency. Kockum Sonics took on this task and developed a construction site alarm concept specifically designed to meet the demanding conditions and acoustic challenges of an active construction site. Due to the temporary need for an alarm solution, Energie 360° AG rents the system from Kockum Sonics – a cost-effective, sustainable alternative to purchasing a system.
Four individual loudspeakers connected to a central control unit are now in use at the construction site in Zurich’s industrial area near Altstetten. The installation includes two sirens on the ground floor and additional sirens on the second and fourth floors to ensure complete acoustic coverage across all floors of the building. This measure was decided following an extensive trial operation, which showed the need for increased alerting on the upper floors. The sirens are networked together and connected directly to the power grid to ensure autonomous functionality. The trigger switches were strategically placed in the escape routes on the ground floor to enable rapid activation in an emergency.
In the event of an alarm, the site management and the safety officer are notified immediately, the evacuation is initiated and the fire brigade is alerted. A predefined assembly point ensures that all persons can be safely evacuated and counted. Once the evacuation has been completed and the safety of the building has been thoroughly checked by the relevant authorities, clearance is given so that work can resume.
Tailor-made solutions for complex safety requirements – Kockum Sonics is at your service with expertise in the development and implementation of safety systems. Contact us today and we will be happy to advise you on security and alarm systems.